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Excessive vibration
Hi, I've been having this issue with my 3401, great machine and really love it, the problem is that I've felt an increase in vibration and my hands are startin to feel the consequences.
I Know that not centering the pad affects vibration as well as not using the pad flat, but I Know I'm doing those things right.
What could be a probable cause for this vibration increase? I checked the bolts were not loose and everything seems fine, I'm considering switching to a rotary since I heard the have much less vibration.
Hope you can shed some light on this
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Re: Excessive vibration
Is the backing plate warped at all?
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Re: Excessive vibration
Originally Posted by RaskyR1
Is the backing plate warped at all?
Looks fine to me, I'll take a picture when I get home
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Re: Excessive vibration
Out of the "trifecta" (PE-14, 3401 and XFE), the 3401 is the most "rough" running of the bunch, albeit effective at removing defects!
If you're looking into a rotary, it doesn't get much better than the PE-14.
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Re: Excessive vibration
Double check your backing plate washer is in place, I've changed backing plates before and forgot to change the washer over. This will cause increased vibration.
Keep Calm... and Detail On!
Eric
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Re: Excessive vibration
Originally Posted by B5visser
Out of the "trifecta" (PE-14, 3401 and XFE), the 3401 is the most "rough" running of the bunch, albeit effective at removing defects!
If you're looking into a rotary, it doesn't get much better than the PE-14.
I think I'll get one, I was also thinking a dewalt but I've seen it's heavier, I'd guess it also vibrates more.
Thx for the reply
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Re: Excessive vibration
Like mentioned, check to make sure your backing plate bolt is tight.
Also, it is KEY to center your buffing pads and use the right size pads for the tool.
What pads are you using?
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Re: Excessive vibration
Also...
If you or anyone reading this into the future is buffing with the same pad for extended time, that is trying to do a single step with just one or two pads, (compounding a car would be one step), as the pads become WET with product and with the violent oscillating action under pressure at high speed, the pads will SHIFT location on the backing plate. This will cause excess vibration. It's also a sign to switch to a clean dry pad.
In my life, and I'm not saying this is related to you and your buffing style, one of the most common mistakes that causes problems for anyone buffing out a car is
Too few pads for the job
It's real common and a huge problem no matter what tool you use.
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Re: Excessive vibration
Originally Posted by EWtheDETAILER
Double check your backing plate washer is in place, I've changed backing plates before and forgot to change the washer over. This will cause increased vibration.
The washer is in place, I guess it doesn't matter the direction it faces, does it? (Upside or downside)
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Re: Excessive vibration
Originally Posted by Mike Phillips
Like mentioned, check to make sure your backing plate bolt is tight.
Also, it is KEY to center your buffing pads and use the right size pads for the tool.
What pads are you using?
Hi, LC CCS 6.5"
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