Rotary Video, tips and stuff to avoid

Luster said:
Thanks David! Excellent information. I've seen guys with a rotary going at it like they're possessed! Mad-fast passes, jacked up to 5000, compound flyin'! Crazy! ( I like your method much better!)

Question:

I've only used a PC and I know with KBM pressure is an essential part of the procedure... basically, keep the pad spinning.

1. For compounding, mid-step, and fine polishing with a rotary, how much pressure is necessary?

2. For compounding, mid-step, and fine polishing with a rotary, what RPM speeds do you recommend?
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Compounding with foam, I use more pressure and slower passes keeping that in mind I always feel the panel to see how much heat im generating.

Middle step, depends on what I need to accomplish but moderate pressure usually works for me and I like to really make a lot of passes here to ensure my finishing process can be quick and painless.

Finishing, start off with medium pressure to breakdown the polish and massage out any last holograms and then lighten up to where just the weight of the machine head is pressuring the pad.
 
Street Dreams said:
Compounding with foam, I use more pressure and slower passes keeping that in mind I always feel the panel to see how much heat im generating.

Middle step, depends on what I need to accomplish but moderate pressure usually works for me and I like to really make a lot of passes here to ensure my finishing process can be quick and painless.

Finishing, start off with medium pressure to breakdown the polish and massage out any last holograms and then lighten up to where just the weight of the machine head is pressuring the pad.
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Exactly the information I was wanting. Thanks David.:)
 
David - excellent explanation of what I have seen on some vids out there. You have the touch and are not afraid to correct yourself :clap:. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insights!
 
[/QUOTE=grungy;27785]David - excellent explanation of what I have seen on some vids out there. You have the touch and are not afraid to correct yourself :clap:. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insights![/QUOTE]

I actually posted this video as a correction* for a video I had posted about a year ago where I was showing some bad habits.

Knowing when you wrong is good:clap:
 
I really appreciate you posting that video about proper polisher use. I just purchased my first polisher (Mequiars G110v2) and now I know what not to do. Thanks again from a newb :thumbup:
 
Auto Concierge said:
The mind boggles at what you would know if you had not "fastracked":rofl:, now get the MC-12 write up on the boards as I have been waiting:rolleyes:
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If someone asks me to do their luxury car I am supposed to turn them down for another 5-6 years and then I can start doing them. Changing my company name Fast Track Detail :wizard: Give you a call later

hopsgt500 said:
I really appreciate you posting that video about proper polisher use. I just purchased my first polisher (Mequiars G110v2) and now I know what not to do. Thanks again from a newb :thumbup:
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You have a lot more breathing room when using a DA and so far I'd say the v2 is top of the food chain, really excellent machine. Best of luck with it:Dancing Dot:
 
*^^Thank You/=O]^^*

Hello David/
I appreciate your Video very much/:).I'm just a DIY and appreciate
when *Pros* like yourself *Show the Actual Method*.I myself can follow
your way to do this to my 2 cars/:clap:
I also have the *Makita/9227* and like it very much.Thanx Again for
your:Time/Help/Info and Your Video.I'll have to invest in that smaller
Backing Plate & a couple of those Foam Pads.Take Care.
Best Regards/
Raymond
 
*MustangGT/25YRS* said:
Hello David/
I appreciate your Video very much/:).I'm just a DIY and appreciate
when *Pros* like yourself *Show the Actual Method*.I myself can follow
your way to do this to my 2 cars/:clap:
I also have the *Makita/9227* and like it very much.Thanx Again for
your:Time/Help/Info and Your Video.I'll have to invest in that smaller
Backing Plate & a couple of those Foam Pads.Take Care.
Best Regards/
Raymond
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sure thing. I'd say a 5",6" and 3" backing plate are a must. Using a 5" bp with a 6.5inch pad isnt smart, all the pressure gets displaced where the bp lays so the other overhanging foam isnt in full contact with the finish. So 5" BP with 5.5inch foam or maybe 6 is ideal.
 
Nice vid, thanks for sharing it. The technique you use is the same I use for D/A or rotary, especially for the rotary. In my limited experience with my DeWalt, fast passes with a rotary would run a greater risk of holograms, wouldn't it?
 
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