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When using the Flex 3401 and compound such as Meg 100 or 105 what speed would you guys recommend? I think I read that Todd suggested 3-4 setting for 205 or any finishing polish. Am I in the ball park on this.
Thanks
 
Some other things that need to be considered are the kind of paint, depth of the paint/clearcoat if possible, and the defects in said paint, the pad/s type and of course, the product and machine.

Whenever I use my Flex 3401-VRG for any correction it will always be with a 5" pad because it is easier to control it, and I run the speed up to max or 1 click below max to get as much rotation as possible. I also find that putting pressure on the machine helps it correct faster.

When finishing I ease off pressure and pretty much use the weight of the machine or sometimes a little weight off of it.

Some paint will be ok with this and some other paint will not be as happy if it is soft and finicky. Some temperatures and the amount of moisture in the air will affect how this all works too, so one must sometimes factor that in as well.

There are times where a slower or a faster speed will work with a finishing polish too, so one cannot always stick to one hard and fast rule..

As you learn more about your tools and products through nothing but hands-on time, you will be able to figure out what works best for you on that paint, with that pad, using this product, that degree of paint depth, defect/s in that particular temperature and moisture content.

You can do it ! Good luck !
Dan F
 
Stokdgs said:
Some other things that need to be considered are the kind of paint, depth of the paint/clearcoat if possible, and the defects in said paint, the pad/s type and of course, the product and machine.

Whenever I use my Flex 3401-VRG for any correction it will always be with a 5" pad because it is easier to control it, and I run the speed up to max or 1 click below max to get as much rotation as possible. I also find that putting pressure on the machine helps it correct faster.

When finishing I ease off pressure and pretty much use the weight of the machine or sometimes a little weight off of it.

Some paint will be ok with this and some other paint will not be as happy if it is soft and finicky. Some temperatures and the amount of moisture in the air will affect how this all works too, so one must sometimes factor that in as well.

There are times where a slower or a faster speed will work with a finishing polish too, so one cannot always stick to one hard and fast rule..

As you learn more about your tools and products through nothing but hands-on time, you will be able to figure out what works best for you on that paint, with that pad, using this product, that degree of paint depth, defect/s in that particular temperature and moisture content.

You can do it ! Good luck !
Dan F
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Excellent post!

Rule of the thumb to start off is 5 or 6 for correction and 3 or so for waxing. This is very general and get you going in the right direction but doesn't cover intangibles such as pressure, arm speed, polish type, etc..
 
Thanks. I've been pretty much doing it as you stated. I'm working on my second detail. This stuff gets in your blood real quick.
 
Thanks guys.
Hey Todd, I just joined the forum and I've gone back and read most of your previous post; great advise for us beginners and for anyone. The post on the Flex 3401, Meg 105 and pad has really helped me. In another post you said you really liked the LC Hybrid pads with the Flex and I had just ordered the Hydro-Tech. Oh we'll, next order!
BTW, did I read you were doing some how to videos. Sure hope so!!
 
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