1st time PC user, could use some insight

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am going to be using a PC7336 with the menzerna line



FPII

FTG Final Touch Glaze

&FMJ





have never used a variable speed orbital-

have no clue what speed to set it at, nor how long to work each product in for...



can use all the insight i can get :)









will be using SM Arnold Pads from www.wcdetail.com:



green (use w/ FPII?) *most abrasive of the three, said to be used to buff out swirls*





blue (use with FTG?) *polishing/finishing pad*





white (use w/ FMJ?) *polishing/finishing pad, but less abrasive than the blue pad*







will also have 2 'DF' concours polishing bonnets, not sure how these will fit into the job...

http://www.premiumautocare.com/df-polishing-bonnet.html









will be detailing two cars, both in very good shape, just minor swirling and waterspot etching....







appreciate any feedback i can get.....









thanks guys!!!!
 
FP would not be my first choice for removing swrils. I use FP with a white (polishing) LC pad at about speed 5 slowly to enhance the gloss. If you cann't remove the swrils I would suggest using IP with a orange or yellow (cutting ) pad on speed 5 or alittle higher. Correcting paint tames some time with the PC so be patient.
 
zippymbr said:
FP would not be my first choice for removing swrils. I use FP with a white (polishing) LC pad at about speed 5 slowly to enhance the gloss. If you cann't remove the swrils I would suggest using IP with a orange or yellow (cutting ) pad on speed 5 or alittle higher. Correcting paint tames some time with the PC so be patient.
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thanks zippy-



the swirls arent too bad at all, but im going to see what i can do with the products i have..



guess where im still lost is speed settings, amount of time each product will need to be worked in..
 
Just start slow. Spread the product on speed 3-4 and then crank it up to about 5 for polishing/compounding. This can be tricky while the machine is on. You could just turn it off, or spread the polish with the pad while the PC is of. Work a 2x2 section till the product is almost gone.
 
Hey there buddy,



I find FPII too mild to really remove swirls with a PC. Although I know its possible (it is a mechanical abrasive after all), you will be polishing a long, long time. Definitely break out IP for those swirls.



Below are the threads that I have used to get "acquainted" with the Menzerna Twins:



FPII How-To

IP How-To



I must give props to "blkyukon" as his tutorial has helped me alot.



In regards to your final question, I prefer to apply FTG with a finishing pad and FMJ by hand. FMJ is extremely easy on and off as long as you do not work on a hot surface (at least from my experience). Note: FMJ left a permanent light stain on my applicators.



Hope this helps,

MCA
 
Only thing i can reccomend is use it in slow passes...when you think your moving side to side slow enough...slow down :)
 
thank you very much guys, really do appreciate you taking the time to fill me in...

will def. have to read thru those links :)
 
thank you very much guys, really do appreciate you taking the time to fill me in...

will def. have to read thru those links :)
 
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