My PC has arrived!

[moss]

I've started polishing my moms camry which is pretty beat up.

I started with

1) wash + clay
2) polishing
3) hand applying sealant + buff
4) hand applying wax + buff

step 2 is a bit tricky for me because I'm new to the PC.

I know you start off with a slow speed then you work your way up but what do you guys suggest I use as my max speed?

also how much lbs of pressure do you guys usually push down on the PC? i noticed if I apply more pressure, I get better results but I don't want to hurt the paint. I'm using a white polishing pad + optimum polish btw. i'm considering using a orange pad which has a light cutting ability also.

the car has minor swirls and light oxidation.

thanks!

[gb387]

Here is a post on the speed you should use(depends on the product): Product, Pad and Speed settings for the Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher

Here is a good post: Using the G-100 to remove swirls, scratches and etchings... if you read down a little Mike talks about how much pressure is needed.

[gb387]

Whooooops.... didn't read down, you are not using a polish listed in the pad/speed combo post. Sorry

[moss]

thanks for the advice. that thread seems pretty general to me since im using a cleaner polish, i should be at around 3-5 setting.

thanks!

[Hannibal]

20lbs of pressure on speed 5
Be sure to post some pics when its all done!!

[gb387]

Good luck! let us know how it works out.