Need more cut, new machine or pad/compound? [Newb]

Thanks for the replies, lots of great info.

I would agree that 90% is good enough on a vehicle being sold but I'm using them to gain experience too.
I've got some thin wool pads and some m101 on the way. I'm sure this combo will take care of it.

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allenk4 said:
IMO, the type/size of the vehicle should never dictate technique
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I never said it did, I said it should/could dictate the tool choice!

Ever hear the expression 'choose the right tool for the job' - I think it applies here.
 
KneeDragr said:
I never said it did, I said it should/could dictate the tool choice!

Ever hear the expression 'choose the right tool for the job' - I think it applies here.
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My Bad

This is what I thought I read:

"I agree, 1" per second is too slow IMO, especially for that Escalade!"
 
allenk4 said:
My Bad

This is what I thought I read:

"I agree, 1" per second is too slow IMO, especially for that Escalade!"
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You conveniently left out my next sentence

Id much rather get a new polisher and quicken the job.

Sentences taken together tend to clarify the idea, when they are separated intentionally like you did, its called being "taken out of context".
 
To those of you who state a arm speed of 1" per second is too slow, what sort of speeds are you guys using when working with a DA?
 
I don't believe it is too slow. I've found that slowing arm movement, speeds up the entire process. Not much, but definitely noticeable.



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Well I made good progress today, been working on it a little after work and here and there. I picked up some 5" megs pads and they work much better on the PC than the 6" I was using. Even with the smaller pad I think I can work faster with the smaller pad. Allows more pressure without slowing down.

Oh and I ordered the open box rupes 21 from AG that was posted here. Now I have an agonizing 5 day wait for ups to transport it to the left coast.

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allenk4 said:
IMO, the type/size of the vehicle should never dictate technique
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I think this makes a good point. When in the middle of a job, one also cannot just run out and buy a new pad or polisher. It is about getting the work done correctly and not just how fast it can done. The funny thing is that until a few years ago a PC 7424, foam pads, and Meg's 83/80 were the primary tools available and got the work done.
 
I will tell you that I had the PC for many tears and loved it. We bought a black SUV and my PC just couldn't cut it. It took 4 passes with aggressive pads and product and I still didn't obtain 100% correction. I got the Rupes 21 right before Christmas and gave it a test run on my black car (auto washed all winter and it took one quick pass (quick pass) with a foam pad and a aio polish for near 100% correction. Amazing! Here's the thread I posted here! http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/75238-playing-my-new-rupes-21-today.html Good luck
 
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