New PC - Which pad and speed to use?

[cullen2505]

I just purchased the PC 7424 and the Edge 2000 6" pad kit. I am looking for some input on what pad and speed to use to apply and remove the following:

1. Menzerna Final Polish II - I was thinking the blue edge pad at #5 PC setting. How long should it take for the FPII to break down? Do you remove with a MF?
2. Four Star UPP - Do you typically apply by hand or PC? If you use the PC, what edge pad and would you use #3 PC setting? Do you remove with a MF?
3. Liquid Soveran - Is there any benefit to applying/removing with a PC? If show which pad/speed combo.

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I'm going to take the plunge and hope I don't have any regrets.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

PC polishing --- full tilt, around 5-6 on dial. Start on 2-3 to not spray the polish everywhere

sealants --- use finishing pad and speed around 2-3 max. I personal apply and remove via hand, but personal preference.

[thanh523]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

PC polishing --- full tilt, around 5-6 on dial. Start on 2-3 to not spray the polish everywhere

what do you mean by full tilt? is that referring to keeping the pad flat on the surface? or angling it on the surface?

sorry, still trying to learn all of the jargon on this website.

[Whitethunder46]

Using a PC to apply waxes/sealants generally wastes slighly more product. Meaning, the heat that the PC builds up absorbs more LSP than applying by hand.

I know Justin likes to apply liquid Souveran with a blue Edge pad using the PC and take off the product using a white Edge pad on the PC. Not sure what speed settings. He says doing this really amps up the finish and creates great depth, almost like melting the wax into the paint.