RaysWay
Autopia Specialist
3Ds website says 1200-2000 rpm, but Ive had great results using lower speeds (600-1500) even on really hard clears.
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After (only 3D AAT Rubbing Compound 600-1500 on a Makita)
Review: 3D AAT Rubbing Compound and Finishing Polish
- Thread starter mjlinane
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3Ds website says 1200-2000 rpm, but Ive had great results using lower speeds (600-1500) even on really hard clears.
Before
Before
After (only 3D AAT Rubbing Compound 600-1500 on a Makita)
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
Speed is really user preference. The quicker the speed (above 2000 rpms), the quicker the product will flash. Slow n steady usually wins the race. I like it in the 1500-2000 range personally.
JustJesus
New member
3Ds website says 1200-2000 rpm, but Ive had great results using lower speeds (600-1500) even on really hard clears.
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After (only 3D AAT Rubbing Compound 600-1500 on a Makita)
WHOA. And thats just ONLY the compound. WOW. Well, Vega, you know what Ive ordered recently, so you should have some idea as to what im intending
Now, I just need to learn the rotary (so I keep saying..but Im still "learning" the DA)
Thanks for the post. Good to know I can go as low as 600-1500. :bigups
RaysWay
Autopia Specialist
What setup are you running? I like the Hydro Tech or Hybrid pads with a rotary extension.
JustJesus
New member
Im currently playing with the MT300. Will be trying (hoping) the Hydro Techs (that I just received) on that machine this weekend.
I have a rotary extension. haha.. Just need to get a rotary. (and yes, Im eyeballing the PE-14. Still crunching the figures, as Im getting married at the end of May)
:crazy: :wall
Mary B
New member
This is all GREAT info ! Makes me excited to try the 501 again with several changes to my procedures and methods.
I was using the PE-8 and kicked up to 3 after first pass, I forget that rotary starts out fast fast. Probably baked the 501 onto the paint.
Ill use less product, slower speed & arm movement, once up/down side/side then done, wipe off. No trying to work it in.
If it flashes Im done.. Magic ! Cant wait !
I was using the PE-8 and kicked up to 3 after first pass, I forget that rotary starts out fast fast. Probably baked the 501 onto the paint.
Ill use less product, slower speed & arm movement, once up/down side/side then done, wipe off. No trying to work it in.
If it flashes Im done.. Magic ! Cant wait !
JustJesus
New member
and a great reason to be on Autopia forums. Please keep us posted with your "experimenting."
Mary B
New member
Im currently playing with the MT300. Will be trying (hoping) the Hydro Techs (that I just received) on that machine this weekend.
I have a rotary extension. haha.. Just need to get a rotary. (and yes, Im eyeballing the PE-14. Still crunching the figures, as Im getting married at the end of May)
Thanks and Happy Wedding !! B)
RaysWay
Autopia Specialist
This is all GREAT info ! Makes me excited to try the 501 again with several changes to my procedures and methods.
I was using the PE-8 and kicked up to 3 after first pass, I forget that rotary starts out fast fast. Probably baked the 501 onto the paint.
Ill use less product, slower speed & arm movement, once up/down side/side then done, wipe off. No trying to work it in.
If it flashes Im done.. Magic ! Cant wait !
Overworking it was a mistake I made the first time I used it. But once I figured out I was getting perfect results in 2 passes, I fell in love. :wub:
JustJesus
New member
Thank youuuuu, MaryB
Mary B
New member
donbeezy
New member
would you recommend 3d 501 compound over megs m101? i havent used m101 yet because its only available in that large 32oz. i have used m105 and it was fairly tough to work with compared to 3d 501.
i dont compound often on paint but i do regularly on headlamps. 3d 501 works miracles with MF pad on a rupes mini.
i dont compound often on paint but i do regularly on headlamps. 3d 501 works miracles with MF pad on a rupes mini.
jrock645
New member
I bought m101 before I bought the 3D, and after using 3D, I wish I hadnt bothered with buying the 101.
mjlinane
My name is Mike
Definitely the 2 best heavy cut compounds I have used but, yes, AAT Compound is da bomb. Never thought Id type that... for many reasons.
FWIW - M101 is much, much better than M105 in most ways. I only use M105 on headlights and door handle cups anymore - and only because I have it. Always had to mix with something else.
FWIW - M101 is much, much better than M105 in most ways. I only use M105 on headlights and door handle cups anymore - and only because I have it. Always had to mix with something else.