Why not speed 6 ?

[speed3blackmica]

Re: Why not speed 6 ?

thanks for all the info guys...has anyone used to burgundy cutting pad on the g110 with good results ?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Why not speed 6 ?

What others have said about the stresses on the velcro backing and the associated heat build up are spot on. A rotary buffer doesn't do this since the tool isn't forcing the pad to change direction constantly. As a result, the majority of heat generated by a rotary is the point where the pad meets the paint. With a D/A the majority of heat generated is where the pad meets the backing plate - and it doesn't have the opportunity to cool down like the paint/pad interface does since there's no air flow and no fresh, cool product applied to it.

But that doesn't mean you can NEVER use speed 6 - you just shouldn't use it for extended periods.

The same holds true when using a cutting pad on a D/A. We don't officially recommend the practice as these pads tend to be aggressive enough that they very often haze the paint. Yes, they can pull out more severe defects, or defects on very hard paint, but the resulting finish usually isn't very pretty and requires a follow up to fully correct. Not always, mind you, but more often than not. Again, this doesn't mean you can NEVER use a cutting pad on a D/A - just be aware of the possible outcome and try not to use it on the entire vehicle.

[speed3blackmica]

Re: Why not speed 6 ?

Ahh Michael stoops, just the man i was waiting for ! hahahaha

seriously though, thanks to everyone for the info

i appreciate it