what speed and what pads to use???

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rbs9

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Hello all.



I have a 1995 Porsche 993. Its speed yellow and not a clear coated car. I want to remove minor swirls and surface imperfections.



I have a dewalt variable speed motor. What is the best pad to use? What polish is popular? Also what RPM is suggested?



I notice people refer to different color pads. What colors indicate what type of pad it is?



Thanks for being patient with a detailing newbie :nixweiss
 
Is the dewalt a rotary or dual action?



As for pads, CMA pads go yellow (cutting), white (polishing) and grey (finishing). As for Meguiars, it's different and I don't know what colors they go by. ;)



But a cutting pad is a cutting pad, and a polishing pad is a polishing pad, regardless who makes them.



Seems like 3M Swirl Mark Remover is your best bet, although I don't know if it's for use on cars without a clear coat.



Good luck, I'm sure some of the other natives will be able to help you out more than I have.



- Anthony
 
adg44, the Dewalt is a rotary motor. Speed is adjustable from 1k RPM to I think 4K RPM. In the past I have used 1200 RPM.



Any idea of polish I should use? Where to get these products?



Thanks for the help.
 
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