View Full Version : What speed for SMR?
thevolvoguy
08-02-2002, 10:15 AM
What speed is reccomended for the PC w/ 3M SMR for Dark Cars? Also, my swirls are pretty bad... so what kind of pad should I be using? Would a yellow pad do? Do I need somthing more aggressive?
DrewD
08-02-2002, 10:24 AM
Seems to me like most people recommed 6 for SMR & FI-II. I`ve used both products @ speed 6with CMA`s white & yellow pads, with great results.
Redcar GUY
08-02-2002, 10:25 AM
I start on 4 then move up to 6
spotter
08-02-2002, 10:43 AM
What speed does this translate to for non PC machines?
I have an old Waxmaster which I understand is probably only suitable for waxing and buffing. However, it is all I have and I was wondering if it would be better than trying to remove swirls, minor scratches, blemishes, etc, by hand?
imported_Aurora40
08-02-2002, 11:27 AM
The numbers on the PC speed wheel are the OPM in thousands. So 4 would be 4000 OPM (orbits per minute). So that should help you convert, unless you dont` know what the settings on your machine mean...
I`m sure the Waxmaster would be easier and as effective, if not more so, than hand application. Even if it`s slow, I bet it`s quicker than your hand.
imported_Tony
08-02-2002, 11:32 AM
Redcar is pretty good at this stuff 4/6. I have trouble increasing the speed without stopping the PC any suggestions?
Dave N
08-02-2002, 08:21 PM
I usually buff out SMR on 7 :D
http://userweb.springnet1.com/dneece/pc7.jpg
chevyguy28
08-02-2002, 08:37 PM
So what David? My PC goes to 14. Loser. :rolleyes:
http://autopia.ws/photopost/data/507/1889pc14.jpg
Dave N
08-02-2002, 10:19 PM
Hey, that`s no fair!!! You`re horning in on my joke!:p
chevyguy28
08-02-2002, 10:27 PM
That was absolutely hilarious Dave. Sorry I ruined it - I bet someone would have believed you and complained to Coastal Tool or the place they bought it from. LOL.
Taxlady
08-03-2002, 12:08 AM
Someone please explain the joke to a non PC user.
chevyguy28
08-03-2002, 01:35 AM
Originally posted by Taxlady
Someone please explain the joke to a non PC user.
In fact, my PC does not come in the mail until Tuesday. However, I`m pretty sure the PC`s maximum speed on the thumbwheel is 6. The whole number seems to correspond with the OPM? The max is 6000 OPM.
imported_Aurora40
08-03-2002, 10:02 AM
Originally posted by Taxlady
Someone please explain the joke to a non PC user.
I think they used a little PC (as in personal computer) magic to "fix" the picture. The wheel doesn`t go that high.
byrdpt
08-03-2002, 11:03 PM
n/t
ZL1Mark
08-04-2002, 08:23 AM
Originally posted by Taxlady
Someone please explain the joke to a non PC user.
If you`ve never seen the movie `Spinal Tap`, go rent it. Gotta be able to pick up on all those cultural references! Plus it`s fun to see Rob Reiner in action in front of the camera.