View Full Version : PC and SSR - what speed to use?
corsa_sport
07-27-2005, 05:45 AM
hi, what speed shall i use with a porter cable 7424 and a yellow cutting pad with SSR 2.5 and then a green polishing pad with SSR 1.0?
thanks :waxing:
klnyc
07-27-2005, 06:03 AM
Yellow pad w/SSR2.5@ 5.5-6.0 OPM
Green Pad w/SSR1@3-5.5 OPM
corsa_sport
07-27-2005, 06:10 AM
wow! i didn`t know it was to use in the top speed, thought it was to use at 3/4 :lol:
with the green pad what do you mean 3-5.5? do i start at 3 and finish at 5.5?
klnyc
07-27-2005, 06:18 AM
wow! i didn`t know it was to use in the top speed, thought it was to use at 3/4 :lol:
with the green pad what do you mean 3-5.5? do i start at 3 and finish at 5.5?
Oops, green pad hit it around 3.0 to 4.5 OPM...Sorry about the typo.
From my experience, if you go with 2.5 and yellow to SSR 1 and green, you will be left with micromarring that produces a hazy appearance in your paint. If you are using the yellow and 2.5, follow that w/ a green pad and 2.5. Allow that to breakdown completely and then proceed to the green pad and SSR 1. I think you will be much happier with the results!
JJ
corsa_sport
07-27-2005, 09:11 AM
yes i`ve noticed that that you said JJ, i`ll be using the yellow with 2.5 and then green with 2.5. i have a bit of 2.0, maybe 2.5 yellow, 2.0 green and 1.0 green, what you reccon? ;)
That sounds like it would work as well. JUst begin on a 2x2 panel to see what works best.
JJ
benpocock
07-28-2005, 12:43 AM
Personally I find that going to 6 on the PC with SSR2.5 dries it out way too quick for my liking, so I don`t go any higer than 5 now. OK it may mean it takes a little longer to polish, but it does eliminate the need for a second application in the majority of cases.
Ben
gav'spurplez
07-28-2005, 12:37 PM
I have used ssr2.5 with the pc, yellow cma pad and orange sonus pad on setting 6
mataku
07-30-2005, 12:14 AM
no mean to hijack, but how long should it take to go over a 2x2 section with the 2.5 on a yellow? I recently tried PC for the first time and did not get good results at all. Still a few larger scratches and micromarring.
Richt
07-30-2005, 02:00 AM
Sometimes to correct will take multiple passes. Work the area till the polish breaks down, and then try the same another couple off times. Remeber the PC can only remove so may defects before a Rotary is needed.
If the PC isnt cutting it before giving up maybe think about using 4 inch spot pads in the troublesome areas.
mataku
07-30-2005, 10:05 AM
the thing is, it`s really only small swirls. also, ssr 2.5 seems to break down real quick.
one question though, is it really bad to run a dry pad? I`m often worried about working too long and running a dry pad against it.
With experience you`ll begin to notice when the polish has broken-down. With the SSRs, you will notice that they begin to clear (almost disappear) or they will begin to dust. At this time, you should stop, wipe, and inspect. A dry pad is not a good idea at all but, just remember, do not prime the pads, when using the SSRs, with water. This information comes from Steve (owner of PBs).
If you find the SSRs are drying up on you, reduce the speed of the PC and be sure you`re not using too much polish. Remember 2oz should complete a midsized car.
JJ
Bill87GN
07-30-2005, 10:20 AM
If you can`t use water...can you use a QD to prime the pads?
I`ve used S&G with some success but, usually, I just prime with the product itself. This happens after 1 panel usually. The pad soaks-up alot of SSR before it becomes primed however.
JJ