Speed for new da system

[Bobby G]

by David W. Bynon



Carnauba is a vegetable fat obtained from the leaves of a Brazilian palm tree called the “Tree of Life� (Copernica Cerifera). Pure Carnauba, in its natural state, is harder than concrete. One of its most interesting properties is that it swells and closes its pores when exposed to water.



Having a great affinity to water, Carnauba has the ability to retain oil and has excellent gloss properties making it applicable in many industries, including cosmetics, automotive and food. In cosmetics, Carnauba is widely used in stick applications. Carnauba is the hardest natural wax and has lustrous composition making it the leading choice for food coatings, pharmaceutical coatings and polishes. Number One Grade Carnauba varies from a very pale yellow (white), through a greenish brown (yellow).



Carnauba Wax is exuded by the leaves of the Copernica Cerifera palm to conserve the moisture within the tree and its leaves. The “Carnauba Palm� grows in the northern and northeastern parts of Brazil along the river banks, valleys, and lagoons where the soil is dark and fertile. The tree needs very little water to grow, is very prolific and attains a mature height of 40-50 feet. The natives in the surrounding area use the various products of the tree for many necessities in their lives; hence the name "Tree of Life." Of interest is the fact that only in northern Brazil does the Carnauba Palm produce wax. Palm leaves containing the wax are harvested from the trees during the period from September to March. The color and quality are governed by the age of the leaves, as well as the care used in processing the wax. The leaves are soaked in kerosene to soften the wax, resulting in a thick liquid that can be poured into molds for shipping.



Being a natural plant by-product that does not react with paint, Carnauba provides a very hard barrier over your car`s surface to protect against airborne contaminants such as acid rain, bugs, tar, road grime, salt, and bird droppings. Carnauba also dramatically reduces paint oxidation by diffusing (refracting) UV and infrared radiation from the sun. Typical Carnauba waxes contain 3 to 5% Carnauba wax (not necessarily Brazilian No. 1 Carnauba) by volume. The greater the concentration of Carnauba the greater the level of protection and the higher the level of shine.

[Mirror]

Howdy Dave,


I can`t confirm this but, I have heard that canuba is actually a quite dull wax. The only thing that gives the awesome gloss level is the additives they put in it.


Also its supposedly does not offer any hardness type protection, and lastly it actually evaporates if it gets hot enough.


All this aside, weather true or not, it still gives awesome results when I Swissol my Beamers.

[imported_Blk5.0]

I have porter cable da would like to know the speed needed to use for d300

[gmblack3]

Prime the pad, then apply 4 small dots of polish.

Start out with speed 4.5, apply good pressure, but make sure you maintain pad rotation. Slow arm motion. To extent polishing time and increase cut for severe defects, spritz water onto the surface when the polish starts to dry out.
Increase to speed 5 if needed.

Clean pad with a brush and/or compressed air when the fibers become matted down.

[imported_qaz393]

Prime the pad, then apply 4 small dots of polish.

Start out with speed 4.5, apply good pressure, but make sure you maintain pad rotation. Slow arm motion. To extent polishing time and increase cut for severe defects, spritz water onto the surface when the polish starts to dry out.
Increase to speed 5 if needed.

Clean pad with a brush and/or compressed air when the fibers become matted down.

i think slower is better as the pads do not heat up as much. just stay below 4.5