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I just got my new Flex and was wondering how the speed settings compare with the PC?

Thanks :buffing:
 
The Flex offers over 9000 orbits versus the PC's 6000. You will however still run it on high setting for polishing , however you will see a marked improvement due to its power.
 
Most directions on here that I've seen are for the PC. Can you suggest or recommend speed settings for different procedures on the Flex?

Ex: Polishing, waxing, burnishing, sealing, etc.

What is the advantage or the faster speeds compared to the slower speeds?

I'm still learning but I have been using a speed of 3 to spread the polish and then bump it up to 6 to work it in.

When applying a sealant I slow it down a bit to about 3 - 4.

Could I be getting better results using other speeds?

Thanks!
 
jimmers said:
Most directions on here that I've seen are for the PC. Can you suggest or recommend speed settings for different procedures on the Flex?

Ex: Polishing, waxing, burnishing, sealing, etc.

What is the advantage or the faster speeds compared to the slower speeds?

I'm still learning but I have been using a speed of 3 to spread the polish and then bump it up to 6 to work it in.

When applying a sealant I slow it down a bit to about 3 - 4.

Could I be getting better results using other speeds?

Thanks!
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You're good on the polisging and spreading speeds. I would use slower speeds for applying sealant. Right now I hand apply sealant.
 
Obviously it also depends on pad choice but am I correct to assume that the faster speeds are more for cutting/correcting and the slower speeds are for "massaging" the paint? By massaging the paint I mean like applying something that you want to keep/leave behind on the car like wax, sealant, ect.

I do hand apply wax but with the sealant I have been using the Flex just to give me more time to use it :)
 
I think you'll be OK to follow the same numbers suggested for the PC, on your Flex. If your not comfy with it yet step it down one notch till you get the hang of it.

CEE DOG said:
You're good on the polishing and spreading speeds. I would use slower speeds for applying sealant. Right now I hand apply sealant.
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:iagree: Last time I waxed w/ my Flex, for some odd reason (in a hurry, late at night), I applied at speed 4-5. Too fast, my pad got all gummed up and wouldn't spread the wax as it should. Then I over applied wax to the pad making it worse. Like Cee dog, I apply sealant by hand as well.
 
jimmers said:
Obviously it also depends on pad choice but am I correct to assume that the faster speeds are more for cutting/correcting and the slower speeds are for "massaging" the paint? By massaging the paint I mean like applying something that you want to keep/leave behind on the car like wax, sealant, ect.

I do hand apply wax but with the sealant I have been using the Flex just to give me more time to use it :)
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You are correct.

You need the higher speeds for polishing as in general it will get the job done faster and better. For adding a sealant you don't want to repeatedly rub the sealant across the paint any more then needed to spread a thin consistent layer over it. If there aren't manufacturer directions and you are using a machine I would start by using the slowest speed possible to spread a sealant and if you don't like the looks then move the speed up a bit till it feels and looks comfortable. Also as I'm sure you know you don't really need to use much pressure when applying a sealant.

Polishing:
I suppose depending on the polishes you might vary a little but for the Menzernas and Wolfgangs of the world which I have been using I am on 6 almost always for polishing. Maybe 3% of the time I might use 5 or 5.5. For spreading I use 3 usually but anything up to 4 is fine. When you're spreading remember to move the polisher quickly across your section. The crank it up to 6 and have at it.
 
Thanks guys. There are so many factors that go into getting a good result. Every time I THINK I understand something, I read something else and get confused. :dunno:
 
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