I just bought myself a 7" variable speed buffer as a late xmas present. (no its not porter cable/megs). What would u guys say is an Ideal speed for compounding? Also, what is the compound of choice for you guys? Thanks a million.

Oh yea, my buffer is rated from 200-3300 rpms f.y.i.

Also I was browsing on Meg's site and found this stuff. http://www.meguiars.com/?pro-paint-c...vy-Cut-Cleaner

You guys think that would be good for my swirls and some oxidation? Or is there something better? Thanks again.

 

No... wouldn't recommend Heavy Cut Cleaner. Very serious cleaner... mainly used by most for the removal of wetsanding marks and typically requires a follow-up step to remove the micromarring that this product may (and probably will) introduce. Much to abrasive for 'normal' swirl marks IMO.

Stick with a product like #80.

Speed for most abrasive polishes -- 1500 to 2000 RPMs.

-RP-

 

Yep^ High speed, use light compound

 

Thanks guys. Can I buy #80 at any local retailers? Or do I have to get it from ADS or some other online source? Thanks again.

 

you might get lucky and find it at a NAPA, or someplace like that ..

take a look at Meg's website, and see if there is a local dealer near you ..

http://www.meguiars.com/dealerlocator/

 

ADS definitely carries it...

Before you buy it, though... how bad are your swirls? What color?

 

Swirls are pretty bad. Truck is black

 

Are you experienced with a rotary buffer? A rotary -- as you've described -- is quite a bit different than a dual-action in that it *can* inflict serious damage if used in inexperienced hands.

My recommendation...

Use the #80 a few times rather than risking it with the highest cut cleaner that Meg's makes...

 

Nope not experienced. Just learning. Ill definitely be doing all of my learning on the roof of the truck lol. Thanks for your advice RP.

 

To keep it moving. Never stay in one spot, keep it moving back and forth across the part of the panel; watch your work, dont lean on it, let the buffer do the work, be careful with the type of pad/s you use, as some are more agressive than others. Make sure you are going really lightly as the material starts to dry, and its ok to stop, wipe the panel clean, and look at the work before proceeding further. The Porter-Cable 7424 or any other random/orbital polisher, takes longer to do some things, but its safer in that it doesnt spin, and usually most people use foam pads which are less likely to harm or damage paintwork. Good luck, DanF