SSR's via rotory. Need new answers.

joyriide1113

joyriide1113

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I've always looked at the SSR line-up from PB to be more suited for PC use. Most searches pulled up showing the SSR's to be broken down too quickly when used with a rotory.

I don't know what is meant by "too quickly" but when I machine polish via rotory, I only stay on a section for only 30-45 seconds, maybe a minute occasionally, which seems to get the job done perfectly, where a PC would need 2-4 minutes per 2x2 sections.

Would appreciate to hear some of your experiences with the SSR's via rotory, and what you think.

Joy
 
joyriide1113 said:
I've always looked at the SSR line-up from PB to be more suited for PC use. Most searches pulled up showing the SSR's to be broken down too quickly when used with a rotory.

I don't know what is meant by "too quickly" but when I machine polish via rotory, I only stay on a section for only 30-45 seconds, maybe a minute occasionally, which seems to get the job done perfectly, where a PC would need 2-4 minutes per 2x2 sections.

Would appreciate to hear some of your experiences with the SSR's via rotory, and what you think.

Joy
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My preference is to use a rotary with the SSR line up....I love the polishing abilities of SSR1 with a Edge polishing pad...the time that I work an area is about 30 seconds that seems to be enough to get the product to break down and do its job
 
Beemerboy said:
My preference is to use a rotary with the SSR line up....I love the polishing abilities of SSR1 with a Edge polishing pad...the time that I work an area is about 30 seconds that seems to be enough to get the product to break down and do its job
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I've always loved the finsih of ssr1 via PC, btu never felt it was good enough cut on most paints. I'm looking to give it a try via rotory to see if it leaves it just as glossy, but with a bit more cut.
 
joyriide1113 said:
I've always loved the finsih of ssr1 via PC, btu never felt it was good enough cut on most paints. I'm looking to give it a try via rotory to see if it leaves it just as glossy, but with a bit more cut.
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JOY

This is a debate that we have had here time and again....rotary-vs-PC.....the rotary will break down the SSR1 much faster and for me take off light to medium swirls...most of the time I can go straight to sealant or wax after this but being anal about it I use the PC and P-w-C before that...I find that the rotary and the SSR1 can give off a great shine and its better IMO than with the PC
 
what rpm speed is best suited with the ssr line up....i have some ssr1 i have yet to try on my car and also thinkin bout getting some PP also, i'll be using a makita rotory
 
I typically do 1000-1400-1800 (spread, work in, work out). Occassionally to 2200 on the hood since the SSR line does need to break down by heat. Perhaps I am going to fast, but there you go.
On the Makita, I think that is speeds 1-2-3-4.
 
PEI Detail said:
I typically do 1000-1400-1800 (spread, work in, work out). Occassionally to 2200 on the hood since the SSR line does need to break down by heat. Perhaps I am going to fast, but there you go.
On the Makita, I think that is speeds 1-2-3-4.
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Pei, sometimes i have a problem with the SSR's gumming up.
What causes this and how can i prevent it ?
 
It could be too much product, not the right work-in time (too much or too little), or just a dirty pad when it gets saturated with product. Do you have a pad cleaning tool? That might be your best bet.
 
budman3 said:
It could be too much product, not the right work-in time (too much or too little), or just a dirty pad when it gets saturated with product. Do you have a pad cleaning tool? That might be your best bet.
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1) I use several pads all of them are new and always use a clean
pad.
2) I use a soft brush to spur the pad..

Is it possible that i don't work the SSR's long before i
kick up the RPM's on the rotary ?
 
Joe, Do you mean gumming up on the pad or on the surface?
When I was misting or adding water (or allowing drips), I gummed up the pad, and would sometimes get gummy specs on the paint.
The SSR series does gather on the pad. Now, after practice, I can get a whole car done with a single pad of SSR 2.5 or SSR 1. I find the SSR 1 is a little more gummy. I've now got the product down (4-5 dots on the pad per 1/2 hood/roof or panel). I sometimes spear the product on doors instead of putting on the pad.
 
PEI Detail said:
Joe, Do you mean gumming up on the pad or on the surface?
When I was misting or adding water (or allowing drips), I gummed up the pad, and would sometimes get gummy specs on the paint.
The SSR series does gather on the pad. Now, after practice, I can get a whole car done with a single pad of SSR 2.5 or SSR 1. I find the SSR 1 is a little more gummy. I've now got the product down (4-5 dots on the pad per 1/2 hood/roof or panel). I sometimes spear the product on doors instead of putting on the pad.
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1st place i see it gum up is on the panels..
 
When I found that happening, I slowed down the speed and went as dry as possible until I got it down.
 
Are you guys saying that the PC is not effective with SSR1, just the rotary?

I'll be using SSR1 for the 1st time this weekend with a PC......don't have a rotary.

Thanks
 
No. Actually the SSR's are best when used with a PC..

Its when using it with a rotory that it MIGHT get tricky, depending on your habits on polishing.

But definately give it a try with the PC.
 
joe.p said:
Pei, sometimes i have a problem with the SSR's gumming up.
What causes this and how can i prevent it ?
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Joe

this is a problem that you have with rotary with some products....I keep a micro fiber towel and a spray bottle with water with me....spray the pad and wipe off the excess this keeps the pad from gumming up....there are also pad cleaners available threw Autogeek and Edge for this reason....I find the MF and water works for me
 
FreeBIZZ said:
Are you guys saying that the PC is not effective with SSR1, just the rotary?

I'll be using SSR1 for the 1st time this weekend with a PC......don't have a rotary.

Thanks
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Work in small areas like 24 x 24 inch areas...go up and down...side to side then at an angle both ways.....keep the pressure off the PC so that it spins...this will get good action with the SSR1 and also spread the product out well....heat is a key factor in making the product break down (disappear)....I have had real good results with a PC and SSR1 you won't be disappointed with it
 
Here's a pic that was done with the SSR's and a rotary. SSR2.5 and then SSR1. the truck is a 04 avalanche and had severe swirls from a dealer. The PC and SSR2.5 wouldn't even touch the swirls I needed to use hte rotary. The end result was pretty good. The paint looks like its dripping off of the truck.

chubs
 

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