What speed to use with 7424 & Edge 2000's

[LazerRed1]

A little confused. Should I use the #3 speed setting or follow the Edge instructions on the pad package, which would only be a #1 setting?

 

[D]

What are you doing?

 

[LazerRed1]

What are you doing?

Plan on polishing to get rid of light swirls.

 

[D]

The Edge 2000 How To Detailing Guide to the Porter Cable 7424 and Edge Wave and Flat 6 inch foam pads. car polish car wax buffer polisher buffing pad
Porter Cable Polishers & Buffers - Porter Cable 7424 and polishing pads

 

[LazerRed1]

Thanks. Wonder why the edge pad package has such a lower speed recomendation?

 

[D]

Not sure, maybe they are talking about using it on a rotary, or using wax and not a polish?

 

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

It is for a rotary.

 

[LazerRed1]

I just polished on 4 and the pad didn't fly apart so it's all good.

 

[D]

Shouldnt have a problem turning it up to 5 or 6.

 

[sparkie]

Run it hard at 6, I do it all the time.

 

[BILL]

Run it hard at 6, I do it all the time.

:iagree: I USE THE ROTARY , BUT WHEN I USE THE P.C.??? 6 ALL THE WAY

 

[LazerRed1]

Live and learn. Had what I thought were light swirls on hood. Used blue pad but not enough pressure. Had to re-do. Used orange then white and most are gone. Used 4 speed so next time I'll go to 6. Wasn't sure about skipping from orange to white, but it came out good.

 

[MikeyC]

Thanks. Wonder why the edge pad package has such a lower speed recomendation?

The speed recommendation on the packaging is in RPM which is the speed measurement for rotary buffers. Orbital buffer speed is measured in OPM (orbits per minute). They are measurements which are not relatable as they are totally different types of movement.

Personally, I run my PC on speed 5. I've never had a problem breaking down a polish or removing a swirl when using the right pad/polish combo at this speed. Plus, the machine vibrates MUCH less on speed 5 compared to speed 6.

 

[redg35]

looks like it came out pretty good,just have to love that laser red.

 

[Nimble]

Run it hard at 6, I do it all the time.

Word. 5 doesn't do squat compared to 6, and on 5, EVERY little nuance on the car will stop the pad....frustrating to say the least.

 

[LazerRed1]

looks like it came out pretty good,just have to love that laser red.

Thanks. Greddy front and sides? Very nice.

 

[FloridaNative]

Live and learn. Had what I thought were light swirls on hood. Used blue pad but not enough pressure. Had to re-do. Used orange then white and most are gone. Used 4 speed so next time I'll go to 6. Wasn't sure about skipping from orange to white, but it came out good.

Looks fantastic!! :applause:

 

[redg35]

Thanks. Greddy front and sides? Very nice.

yep and thanks,new wheels coming very soon.

 

[LazerRed1]

yep and thanks,new wheels coming very soon.

Which wheels?

Tough to buff all the aero stuff.