Question on D/A's...

[Sizzle Chest]

OK, I'm a little confused here. I have been looking at the different D/A's that are available and have seen the different OPM's they operate at.

Ex: Cyclo-3000 opm, Flex 3401-3200-9600, Griots & PC 7424-2500-6800.

Now, the Cyclo Model 5 Pro is variable from 650-3000 opm-----my question is: why do you need such a 'slow' rate on the Cyclo Model 5 pro? Are there any advantages to this?

Thanks!!!

:buffing:

[Robert8194]

Spreading polish on pad before starting correction is easier with slower speeds. Creates less chance of splatter. Also, if you use your polisher to spread a thin layer of wax or sealant, slow speed is necessary. And if you are going to jewel the finish, you need a slow speed (can you really jewel with a DA). I don't know the answer but if you can, it would be at a slow speed. I'm sure there are mire but that is the best I can do with my limited knowledge.

[Sizzle Chest]

^^Appreciate the feedback! Anyone else?

[Rsurfer]

And if you are going to jewel the finish, you need a slow speed (can you really jewel with a DA). I don't know the answer but if you can, it would be at a slow speed. I'm sure there are mire but that is the best I can do with my limited knowledge.

I use Ultrafina @ 1800 rpm's to jewel.:buffing:

[BobbyG]

Slower speeds



Spreading product
Finishing using a fine polish such as Meguiar's M205 - Speed 3 to 4
Applying sealants and waxes - Speed 3
Buffing

[Sizzle Chest]

^^^Bobby, what would you use the Cyclo's low speed setting for--650 opm's or anything below 2500 opm's?

Thank you!

[Robert8194]

I use Ultrafina @ 1800 rpm's to jewel.:buffing:

That's good to know. I have never jeweled with a DA but on the Flex PE 14, I use Mike Phillips' suggestion of 600 RPM. What pad are you using?

[Rsurfer]

That's good to know. I have never jeweled with a DA but on the Flex PE 14, I use Mike Phillips' suggestion of 600 RPM. What pad are you using?

Using a blue 3M finishing pad.

[BobbyG]

^^^Bobby, what would you use the Cyclo's low speed setting for--650 opm's or anything below 2500 opm's?

Thank you!

I've never used a Cyclo before so looking at it logically my guess is that the uses should be the same.