Mike, how is it that the Flex is able to work in larger sections? I thought that section size was limited by the product and pad not by the polisher.
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Mike, how is it that the Flex is able to work in larger sections? I thought that section size was limited by the product and pad not by the polisher.
Amount of product and pad are factors but not the only factors. I used the "ample" amount of product and worked hard. It would be easier to have tackled a smaller section but I wanted to show "what could be done" plus "what I could do", if you're new to machine polishing you might want to tackle smaller sections.
:)
Also just to note, when I worked this section, approximately 1/4 of this large, full size Chevy with a full size hood, I stood at the passenger side fender as this let me work the entire length of the hood from one standing position in a non-stop, overlapping motion with the polisher.
Here I've turned the polisher on and spread my working product evenly over the entire surface I'm going to work.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...reAfter005.jpg
I'm not saying tackling a huge section like this at one time is easy or the best approach for all detailing projects but for me and this project I was able to knock out the hood doing sections this large.
:)
Speaking of working large sections, check out 1:48 on this video:
Dream Detail - Lexus SC430 - YouTube
I see someone else asked the question but didn't get an answer, hopefully someone can update.
I've been using a 7424XP with 5.5" Pads.
Had a bunch of 6.5" pads which were overpowering the PC.
Obviously this isn't the case, what pad sizes are people using now?