g100 speed with products ?

[siblues]

Well , I just wanted to know how to work each step on the pc ?I mean if you are polishing with a pure polish what speed do you use the pc at and do you use faster passes or slower and I dont just want to know about polish I would like to know peoples opinions on as many megs products as possible ?Thanks in advance

[Mike Phillips]

Re: g100 speed with products ?

Originally posted by siblues
Well , I just wanted to know how to work each step on the pc ?I mean if you are polishing with a pure polish what speed do you use the pc at and do you use faster passes or slower and I dont just want to know about polish I would like to know peoples opinions on as many megs products as possible ?Thanks in advance

Hi siblues,

Hopefully this will help...

Product, Pad and Speed settings for the Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher



Additional considerations?

The above recommendations are only a starting point. Keep in mind; there are many variables, which contribute to the overall performance of a product, and the end result.

For example:

1) Paint ? Type of paint, age of paint, hardness of paint?all of these play into which pad and product will work best for that particular application.

2) Pressure ? Increased pressure means increased ?cutting action??In some cases this is needed, and in other case this could be detrimental to the surface.

3) OPM?s ? By increasing the OPM's?s of the machine, you automatically increase the action of the machine. This means additional ?cutting action? for when using products that have swirl removal capability. However, if you?re simply spreading ?wax?, you should reduce the speed of the machine at this stage of application.

4) Arm Speed ? The quicker you move your arms back and forth, the less chance the product has to do it job. For example, a swirl remover needs to be allowed to work itself into the surface. The slower the arm speed the greater chance of removing swirls.

5) Pad Choice ? The more aggressive the pad, the more ?cutting? action will take place. You must first evaluate your finish, determine your goal, and then choose the appropriate pad to do the job.

6) Product Choice - You must first evaluate your finish, determine your goal, and then choose the appropriate product to do the job.


By evaluating the finish, choosing the right product, and using good techniques, a quality finish can be achieved fai