flex orbital Polisher, speeds?

[spitshine1]

Hi,
I just got my Flex Polisher today.
I would like to know at what speeds should i run the machine to eliminate swirls and scratches . Also, at what speed should i run the buffer to remove wax.
Thanks,

[A4 1.8tqm]

Congrats! 3401? I'd say 1-3 for applying wax/sealant and 3-6 for correction. Just do what "feels" right. IMO Remove wax by hand. Wax is removed so easily, no need for the machine here. The small surface area of a pad with a MF bonnet on it (don't try to remove wax with just a clean foam pad) will quickly cake up with dried wax residue, leave a haze, and you'll just have to come back and do a final wipe by hand anyway. At least IME.

[jkk7479]

Congrats! 3401? I'd say 1-3 for applying wax/sealant and 3-6 for correction. Just do what "feels" right. IMO Remove wax by hand. Wax is removed so easily, no need for the machine here. The small surface area of a pad with a MF bonnet on it (don't try to remove wax with just a clean foam pad) will quickly cake up with dried wax residue, leave a haze, and you'll just have to come back and do a final wipe by hand anyway. At least IME.


:iagree:

[Bunky]

What polishes do yo plan to use?

For polishing, I would likely work at speed 5 to 6 and then reduce pressure on the last pass or so.

[spitshine1]

megs swirlx at his point

[Old Tiger]

Congrats! 3401? I'd say 1-3 for applying wax/sealant and 3-6 for correction. Just do what "feels" right. IMO Remove wax by hand. Wax is removed so easily, no need for the machine here. The small surface area of a pad with a MF bonnet on it (don't try to remove wax with just a clean foam pad) will quickly cake up with dried wax residue, leave a haze, and you'll just have to come back and do a final wipe by hand anyway. At least IME.
100% agree!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Speed 3 for wax application. Speed 4-6 for correction. Wax removal by hand is a MUST!!! :)