High-speed polisher help

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RUBigDog05

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The past couple of times I have used my high-speed polisher I have been having trouble getting results. I am new to the high-speed so I am very cautious with it. The problem I am having is that I feel as though the pads are too big. I am not sure of the size of the BP or the pads off the top of my head. With the big pads, I feel like I don't have control with the machine or I am not using enough product on the pad. Could I downsize to a smaller backing plate and pads to help regain control?
 
Smaller backing plate and pads would help you I believe. With the bigger pads it can be very difficult trying to keep the pad flat on small surfaces. Also depending on what machine you have positioning your hands on different areas of the handle can give you more balance and control. Just go slow keep your speeds at 1500 or slightly slower and keep enough product on the panel to create a thin layer inbetween the pad and the paint.
 
Measure the pad so we can see what you are using and is it a flat or waffle pad?

What speed are you spinning it?

How are you holding the pad on the surface?

What product are you using?

all or one part of this can be the problem or a combo of them.
 
Everything is still currently at my parents house but the next time I'm over there, I will check to see what size they are. I believe they are 8" pads though. I have the DeWalt polisher
 
It has taken me forever to get back to this post. I was in the process of moving, didn't have internet for awhile, been super busy.....you know how it is.

I have a 7 inch backing plate with 8.5 inch pads. It seems like its hard to work small area at a time with these huge pads. I usually spread the product at 1K RPM and then work my way up, moving slowly but not stopping in one area. I let the machine do the work but I keep control of it. The pad is flat against the surface. White polishing pad with SSR2 or 3M swirl remover. I just can't get results with the pads/product. I am going to order 4inch pads a new backing plate in hopes of having more control with smaller pads and really being able to work smaller areas at a time. I have a 2003 Mustang Mach 1 with the shaker hood so small pads are needed due to the shaker sticking out of the hood and not having much surface area to work with. The hood, roof and trunk bug me when I see it in direct sunlight. The car is almost 6 years old so its time for a REAL detail with paint correction.

Any tips for when I get the new products?
 
4" pads will help you a good deal with the control. You'll feel it as soon as you try them. I generally spread product at about 800 then use the pyramid technique up then down i.e. spread at 800 then turn it up to 1000 for a few passes, then 1200 for a few - all the time watching the characterisitcs of the product. Depending on what I'm working on I might go as high as 1800 (for tough cases) then go back down the speeds in the same manner as you went up i.e. step up then down.

Also don't forget it may take several attempts on the same section to see any significant marr removal. Stay at it until you see results or improvement.
 
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