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    Applying LSP with DA

    I was curious how important rotation of pad is when using a DA to apply LSP.

    I can only get rotation when using speed 4.5 or so on my pc. Even when using practically no pressure. From why I've read, this speed seems too powerful for LSP... I've been using ccs blue pads for application..

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    Re: Applying LSP with DA

    I actually just had this problem today. Same speed as well, I tried it at 4 and the pad just wouldnt move at all. If I wasnt doing a big truck I would have switched to hand application for sure.

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    Re: Applying LSP with DA

    For applying last step protection, pad rotation is not important at all.

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    Re: Applying LSP with DA

    I used my Rupes to apply wax once. I honestly didn't see the point, so I went back to applying it by hand. I guess maybe I can apply it more evenly and thinner with a DA, but it just feels better to me doing it manually.

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    Re: Applying LSP with DA

    I use speed setting 3 on the PC 7424 XP to apply my LSP. Sealant and then wax. IMO using a DA for applying the LSP is the only way to go.
    You cover more area, the application is more uniform and it is just overall faster.
    As for speed setting 4 I would guess is fine. You might be putting too much pressure on the DA from having it not spinning. I would assume you put a black stripe on the backing plate to see if your DA is spinning. If the backing plate is not spinning ease off the pressure a bit. It is a fine line between pressure and no pressure.

    Eventually, you will get the hang of the technique and have at it applying LSP with a DA.

    As for importance of not spinning, I would guess not that much as you are only applying LSP. But I would still try to improve my technique with the backing plate spinning by looking at the stripe. It will help you learn quickly.

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    Thanks, everyone!

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    Re: Applying LSP with DA

    What size pad Kevin? I use 3" pads for applying LSP. I find it easier than 5.5 or 6.5 pad.

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    I had rotation issues before but found out my 16 gauge 50' extension cord was the culprit. Replaced it with a 12 gauge and it has much more power.

    So if you're using an extension cord, look into that.
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    Re: Applying LSP with DA

    Quote Originally Posted by 4bidden View Post
    I had rotation issues before but found out my 16 gauge 50' extension cord was the culprit. Replaced it with a 12 gauge and it has much more power.

    So if you're using an extension cord, look into that.
    16 gauge 110 volt should be rated up to 13 amps about.... and the pc should only pull close to 4.5-5 amp. something may have been wrong in general with your cord. a 16 gauge cord should be more than enough to run a da polisher with that size motor

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    Quote Originally Posted by TurboToys View Post
    16 gauge 110 volt should be rated up to 13 amps about.... and the pc should only pull close to 4.5-5 amp. something may have been wrong in general with your cord. a 16 gauge cord should be more than enough to run a da polisher with that size motor
    Probably because of the length. 50' is pretty long and will have a lot of electrical resistance compared to a shorter cord.
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