AeroCleanse
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I thought my arm speed was good, then I video recorded myself polishing for my business. Looks like I am moving way too fast with the arm speed.
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Rsurfer
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One inch per second is the norm.
allenk4
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Not saying it isn't the referred standard
Not saying you are going faster or slower
Next time you are using tape for a 50/50 shot, mark it in 1" increments, you might be surprised
6" pad
12x12 section
50% overlap
6 "Passes" (up down & left right)
Takes over 7 minutes
I am always surprised at "Arm Speed Creep" during a polishing session and have to continually remind myself to moderate the pace
If you're getting results, there's no benefits to moving super slow Almost every video I've seen people polish much faster than the "standard". Personally I'm not a fan of the overlap method since exactly as said above it takes too long and dries out the polish. Not that you should be slinging the polisher all over the place but condition and results dependent.
allenk4
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I hope Mike Phillips chimes in on this
I also wonder about going so slow with diminishing/agglomerate compounds like FG400.
If it breaks down consistently and you always start at the upper right hand corner of the section...won't the lower right hand area of the section receive less total cutting action?
I also wonder about going so slow with diminishing/agglomerate compounds like FG400.
If it breaks down consistently and you always start at the upper right hand corner of the section...won't the lower right hand area of the section receive less total cutting action?
Well you would work in a 24" by 24" section (for math's sake) with a 6" pad for ease of math.
Public quick math shows 1 minute 30 seconds for a single pass in one orientation.
allenk4
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Your calculation is for zero overlap, right?
beamerstrumpet
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you guys really need to watch and listen to this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsOFu-AzeUM
When you say no 50% overlap , are you overlapping at all? I probably go about 15 to 25% overlap. But I do try to go slow. even more aware of it now after watching that vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsOFu-AzeUM
When you say no 50% overlap , are you overlapping at all? I probably go about 15 to 25% overlap. But I do try to go slow. even more aware of it now after watching that vid.
HD.Detailing
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36 seconds/pass in your example not sure how you came up with 7 mins.
With rupes and flex 1" second is too slow imo, pc yes need to move slow
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Correct, and assuming the pad cover's 6" x 6" which would be a square but adding in the dimensions of a circle was too much for me so it would actually take longer.
So 1 minute 30 or 1+30 per orientation pass would mean 3 minutes for one complete section pass, so 18 minutes for 6 full passes. Now whether 6 is needed, it seems that 3-4 inches per second may be a better "normal". Unless my math is way off.
AeroCleanse
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This is the video of my polishing. I swear it looks slower when I am doing it. Then I watch myself and I seem to be going a lot faster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjAJEZ4tAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjAJEZ4tAM
allenk4
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Yes, sticking w 6" pad for easier math
At 1" per second you would actually move the pad over a 6" x 36" section in 30 seconds.. Remember, the 6" pad only travels 30" to polish a section 6"x36"
But that does not account for the fact that the door is 48" long
With NO overlap it would be 30 seconds x 8 = 4 minutes
I get the 8 by dividing the length of the door (48") by the diameter of the pad (6")
Depends on what you call a pass...if it is up/down & left/right = one pass...then double it...so 8 minutes per pass
4 passes = 32 minutes
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In the long run:
If you are getting the desired results from your polishing-techniques; tools (*a long-throw RUPES in this case); pads; along with your choices of polishing-liquids...I say:
What the dickens does it matter what your arm-speed is!!
Bob
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I admit I rarely ever use a 50% overlap. I usually do a 20-30% also.
I agree, with the obvious caveat that you are getting the results without having to constantly go back with more passes or being excessively time consuming in a single area.
allenk4
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I think some standardization can serve as a god starting point for many people
Just like downward pressure on the machine. When one person says moderate....what does that mean. I think MP mentions 15lbs, including the weight of the machine, but that is only my memory. So, more than 15lbs, could be considered "heavy" downward pressure
When someone is struggling to get good results, one of the variables that is brought up is arm speed
As the linked video, I have wondered about "scattering the marbles". The Rupes 21 claims the larger throw helps with reside management and covers more surface area...but it seems like that would "scatter the marbles" just like moving the machine too fast. I can picture the edge of the pad acting like a spinning squeegee and pushing the polish out of the way
All theory...I have no idea I it is true or not
FUNX650
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Theoretically speaking...(when using a PC 74724XP):
Would the amount of acreage covered be:
A = {3.1417} (X) {80.2mm X 80.2mm}
Or:
A = {3.1417} (X) {84.2mm X 84.2mm}
Note:
I do hope that my figures are at least in the ballpark...
I just got a Smart Phone!
Bob