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04-25-2009, 05:00 AM | #1 |
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Using the Porter Cable 7424
What speed should I use on my porter cable for each of the following..
Applying Super Intensive Polish Applying Finishing Polish Applying an all in one polish like Menzerna Power Finish Applying a sealant Applying wax Also, I ordered 5.5" pads but I noticed most people use the 6.5" pads. Are there any negative effects with me using a smaller pad?
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04-25-2009, 06:09 AM | #2 |
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I know very little regarding detailing with the PC or any DA polisher, however I usually read all the professional detailers accounts in this category. It usually gives the rpm speed at which the polish or wax was applied or removed. I have all the same products as you but haven't purchased my DA yet. I'm thinking of the Flex XC 3401. I do know this that the polish and wax is applied to the car with the machine off to avoid spatter. Once worked in then the machine is turned on.
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Typically I use high speed (between 5 and 6) for intensive and final polishes and I slow it down to about 3 for waxes or sealants.
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I'm looking to purchase the PC7424, but I live here in Germany and everything is 220-240v, is it dual voltage?
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We generally keep our Porter Cable D/A's humming at the 5-6 speed for a more intense, even application.
A couple of years ago when I personally took care of Barry Meguiar's (Meguiar's) personal and corporate vehicles I met a very interesting gentleman who taught me alot of little tricks with paint repair... He was the paint consultant for Meguiar's at the BMW factory's, and the one suggestion the he gave me was as follows...... When applying your products with a D/A use a figure 8 motion so that your application will help apply the product in a more thorough fashion. With this method you will pass over the area being polished between 1.5 - 2 times, and it will help to eliminate even more of the fine hairline scratches or buffer trails....... Over the years I have incorporated this method into our technique and you can definately see the results on our customers vehicles......... Dave @ Innovative Detailing |
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