Newbie Help: What RPM's operate at what PC 7424 dial settings and pad choices?

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bourmb

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I am buffing for the first time tomorrw using my brand new PC 7424. I am going to be using 3M Perfect-It II Foam Pad Polish Glaze for removal of minor swirl/scratches on my 04 red Tundra. I will follow it up with 3M Ultrafina, then Meguiars #7 Glaze, then Meguairs #26 wax.



What RPM's does the PC operate at each of the dial settings?



I have read that I usually want to stay in the 1500rpm range. I will be using 4" LC pads, too. I figured I would start the Perfect-It with a white LC pad first to see if it removes the imperfections and move to a orange pad, if needed. I would apply the Ultrafina with a black pad and follow up with the Meg's on red pads. Does this sound logical? What speed settings would be recommended for each step?
 
...PCs operate in OPM, not RPM. I really don't know what speeds equal which OPM, but it doesn't matter.



Spread the polish with speed 3, work at speed 6 until broken down.
 
:xyxthumbs I agree w/BigPoppa. Stay with moving the pad about an inch per second and you should be fine.
 
Bigpoppa3346 said:
...PCs operate in OPM, not RPM. I really don't know what speeds equal which OPM, but it doesn't matter.



Spread the polish with speed 3, work at speed 6 until broken down.
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So you mean I will move it around in a 2x2 vertical and horizontal formation to cover the area than increase speed to 6 to break it down? Just making sure I understand your comment. Thanks.
 
bourmb said:
So you mean I will move it around in a 2x2 vertical and horizontal formation to cover the area than increase speed to 6 to break it down? Just making sure I understand your comment. Thanks.
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You got it. If your applying waxes or glazes with a pc, use speed 3-4.
 
Just do the clay by hand, I really don't see anyone using those machine clay things, and IMO you are just asking for trouble with one.
 
One more thing...

What about spead settings on 3M Perfect-It II and Ultrafina?



Their website says about 1500-2000rpms, but since you said the dial setting doesn't correlate to rpms since it is an orbital, what dial setting on a 4" pad would approximate that rotational speed?
 
FWIW, I prefer speed 5 because speed 6 seems to jiggle more than spinning the pad. I think it depends on pad size. Speed 6 is also pretty rough on your hands. You can spread at any speed, but the faster it is, the more likely to sling.
 
bourmb said:
One more thing...

What about spead settings on 3M Perfect-It II and Ultrafina?



Their website says about 1500-2000rpms, but since you said the dial setting doesn't correlate to rpms since it is an orbital, what dial setting on a 4" pad would approximate that rotational speed?
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If you want to get into those speeds you need a rotary not a pc.It seems you are very new to detailing so just stick with the pc and do some searching and studying first as you have a lot to learn.
 
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