Recommended RPM's for OPT MF cutting pads??

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 03-16-2012, 02:51 PM

**Rix6** · 03-16-2012, 06:10 PM

**2old2change** · 03-16-2012, 06:13 PM

I would think it all depends on the compound being used and the paint type and condition. This is where the famous "test spot" comes into play. Remember that using a m/f on a rotary is heading into territory never traveled before by very few if any.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 03-16-2012, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by 2old2change

I would think it all depends on the compound being used and the paint type and condition. This is where the famous "test spot" comes into play. Remember that using a m/f on a rotary is heading into territory never traveled before.

It says what RPM's to use for a rotary on the packaging that it came in. I didn't pay attention as I was more focused on using them on a DA at that time.

**2old2change** · 03-16-2012, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

It says what RPM's to use for a rotary on the packaging that it came in. I didn't pay attention as I was more focused on using them on a DA at that time.

You can let us know if a adjustment is needed for various paint and or conditions you encounter Mark.

**Rix6** · 03-16-2012, 06:34 PM

Did you throw away the packaging, Mark? Because my 3.25" MF pads showed up a couple days ago and are sitting in my garage and I could take a look at the bags if you want.

-Rick

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 03-16-2012, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by 2old2change

You can let us know if a adjustment is needed for various paint and or conditions you encounter Mark.

Will do.

Originally Posted by Rix6

Did you throw away the packaging, Mark? Because my 3.25" MF pads showed up a couple days ago and are sitting in my garage and I could take a look at the bags if you want.

-Rick

I did throw them away, Rick. I would appreciate if you would take a look. Thanks!

**rwright** · 03-16-2012, 07:29 PM

Rotary:

Spread at lowest rpm, increase up to 1,200 rpm

Orbital:

Spread at lowest opm, increase up to 5,000 opm

**Rix6** · 03-16-2012, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

Will do.

I did throw them away, Rick. I would appreciate if you would take a look. Thanks!

3.25" Optimum compounding:

Orbital Polisher: Spread polish at lowest OPM's. Increase speed up to 5000 OPM's to polish.

Rotary Polisher: Spread polish at lowest RPM's. Increase speed up to 1200 RPM's to polish.

3.25" Optimum polishing:

Orbital Polisher: Spread polish at 2500 OPM's. Increase speed up to 5000 OPM's to polish.

Rotary Polisher: Spread polish at 1000 RPM's. Increase speed up to 2000 RPM's to polish.

-Rick

**PAR Detailing** · 03-16-2012, 07:38 PM

Now why exactly are the Opt pads rotary friendly and the Megs aren't?

I know Opt is thicker but is there anything in the MF material that makes it more effective on a rotary?