What setting for 3401 and HD Speed

[Dan K]

Just wondering what the optimal speed setting is for using HD Speed with the 3401? I used it for the first time earlier this week and iirc I was at 4-4 1/2. Worked fine for me, but want to see what everyone else is doing.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I haven't used Speed but when I am using an AIO I am usually on speed 4 with the 3401.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

There is no set speed, as clear coats have different hardness. A softer clear, you could try speed 4. With a hard clear, you may need speed 6. Test spot.

 

[Dan K]

Thanks guys. My main worry is if higher speed reduced the amount of time available to work the product. I will experiment with different speeds.

 

[wrxss]

On Chevy paint I've used 5 and 4 on Subaru. Long working time


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[WRAPT C5Z06]

If the paint is not soft, I use speed 6. The 3401 only spins at 4800 Max OPM's. Granted, it is forced rotation.

 

[Zubair]

I used speed 5 with a green and an orange cutting pad, the orange worked better. As above the 3401 is a slow opm machine with a short throw by today's standards, you need higher speeds and firm pressure to get results out of it.

 

[dcjredline]

I am usually around 5 and I mainly use Orange pads with speed, havent yet found a case that a White was what I was looking for but I do some pretty bad cars.