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I use a older Black & Decker 992 rotary polisher and have no idea what the speed is on it! It's 25+ years old! I have noticed that their are recamended speeds for all products and have no idea where I'm at. any advice.
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Re: Speed of Rotary Polisher? older B&D 992
Does it have a dial with numbers? -
Re: Speed of Rotary Polisher? older B&D 992
If the paint is smoking turn the speed down bit.Comment
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Re: Speed of Rotary Polisher? older B&D 992
Is it at least a variable speed tool?Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: Speed of Rotary Polisher? older B&D 992
No, just 1 speed. seems pritty fast, I just use it with 105 or 205 for major paint correction and then finnish with my DA v2Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
mayby I should just take it down to my local detail shop and compare to a variable speed to get an idea!Comment
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Re: Speed of Rotary Polisher? older B&D 992
It seems most single speed tools tend to run very quickly, probably more so than you really want for routine paint correction. Comparing it to another tool with known speeds is probably your best bet, and a good idea to be safe.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: Speed of Rotary Polisher? older B&D 992
Search the tool for rated RPM. If your 1800 or less your OK.Comment
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