[ChrisJ]

I cant ever find the info on buffers/products that are out there in one place...So lets make this happen...If you have any info please follow the format below and post and I will add it...If you have a certain OPM that a product seems to give best results at please add that as well...

I know this much:

7424:

3.7 amp Motor
2,500 OPM to 6,000 OPM
Speeds:
Speed Setting 1 - 2500 OPMs
Speed Setting 2 - 3200 OPMs
Speed Setting 3 - 3900 OPMs
Speed Setting 4 - 4600 OPMs
Speed Setting 5 - 5300 OPMs
Speed Setting 6 - 6000 OPMs

7424XP:

4.5 amp motor
2,500 OPM to 6,800 OPM
Speed Setting 1 - 2500 opm
Speed Setting 2 - 3360 opm
Speed Setting 3 - 4220 opm
Speed Setting 4 - 5080 opm
Speed Setting 5 - 5940 opm
Speed Setting 6 - 6800 opm

Flex 3401

7.5 amps 900w Motor
Speed 1 160 rpm / 3200 opm
Speed 2 200 rpm / 4000 opm
Speed 3 270 rpm / 5400 opm
Speed 4 330 rpm / 6600 opm
Speed 5 400 rpm / 8000 opm
Speed 6 480 rpm / 9600 opm
flex does not play as well with the MF pads as do the traditional DA's

Griots 6" DA Lifetime warranty no questions asked

7 amp 850w Motor
Speed Setting 1 - 2500 opm
Speed Setting 2 - 3300 opm
Speed Setting 3 - 4200 opm
Speed Setting 4 - 5100 opm
Speed Setting 5 - 6000 opm
Speed Setting 6 - 6800 opm

Megs DA 110v2

4.2 amp 430w Motor
Speed Setting 1 - 1800 opm
Speed Setting 2 - 2800 opm
Speed Setting 3 - 3800 opm
Speed Setting 4 - 4800 opm
Speed Setting 5 - 5800 opm
Speed Setting 6 - 6800 opm

Tips
4800 for DA MF cutting discs and DA Compound
3800 for DA MF finishing discs and DA Finishing wax
M105 - 6
M205 - 6
85RD - 5/6
EZ-Creme Glaze - 4/5
Glossworkz Glaze - 4/5
BFWD - 3/4
Powerlock - 3/4

[azure mach!]

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[DetailersDomain]

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[ChrisJ]

Mainly just wanting some all around info for myself and others...

The OPM for the buffers the guys use here
The OPM that a product best works at

Stuff like that...Like this weekend I am going to use Mez PO85RD...Whats the best OPM for that product?

[VaderGT]

Flex 3401

Speed 1 160 rpm / 3200 opm
Speed 2 200 rpm / 4000 opm
Speed 3 270 rpm / 5400 opm
Speed 4 330 rpm / 6600 opm
Speed 5 400 rpm / 8000 opm
Speed 6 480 rpm / 9600 opm
flex does not play as well witht he MF pads as do the traditional DA's

Griots 6" DA Lifetime warranty no questions asked
850w motor 7amp
Speed Setting 1 - 2500 opm
Speed Setting 2 - 3300 opm
Speed Setting 3 - 4200 opm
Speed Setting 4 - 5100 opm
Speed Setting 5 - 6000 opm
Speed Setting 6 - 6800 opm

Megs DA 110v2
4.2amp 430watt
Speed Setting 1 - 1800 opm
Speed Setting 2 - 2800 opm
Speed Setting 3 - 3800 opm
Speed Setting 4 - 4800 opm
Speed Setting 5 - 5800 opm
Speed Setting 6 - 6800 opm

[brokenweasel]

More specs:

Porter Cable 7424 review with specs (kind of old):
http://www.roadfly.com/magazine/7/po..._buffer.1.html

The Flex XC 3401 is 900 watts at 7.5 amps
8mm orbit
Weight: 5.75 lbs
Review with specs:
http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/review/flex/


Also, the Meguiar's G110:
Weight: 5.5lbs
Decibels: 55

[NoColoradoGT]

I own the 7424XP, when it comes to standard correction - speed setting 5 at 5940 OPMS always seems to yield very good results for me. I will tell you, on vehicles with much tougher clear coats or with lots of marring, I will go ahead and up it up to speed setting 6 for a full 6800 OPMS, however this is not something I do frequently as it's not always needed and I worry about the stress on the machine. It's VERY well built, I just don't like to run it at it's full capacity if I don't have to. If you use proper technique with the 7424XP and account for the pads you are using, then Setting 5 is almost always enough to yield really great results when compounding or polishing.

[Zatrekaz]

For correction, almost all polishes need to be used at Speed 6 for the 7424XP. When doing a finishing polish/glaze you could bump down to 5, and for sealants 3 or 4.

Here is what I know off the top of my head:

• M105 - 6
• M205 - 6
• 85RD - 5/6
• EZ-Creme Glaze - 4/5
• Glossworkz Glaze - 4/5
• BFWD - 3/4
• Powerlock - 3/4

This gives you a basic idea of what type of products are used at what speed on the 7424XP. After you know what these products work at, you can guesstimate where to start with similar products.

[dannyboy281]

For the PCXP speed 6 arm speed and pressure is what varies for any compound excluding the megs mg system. Speed 5.5 for medium polishes arm speed and pressure also varies on the polishes used. I don't apply glazes, carnaubas or sealants via machine you get better coverage by hand. I can post rotary rpm's if someone wants them. If you guys want specific

[azure mach!]

dannyboy i wish you lived closer to me, you do badass detail work

[NoColoradoGT]

Maybe if I bumped it up to 6 instead of 5 my jobs wouldn't take as long. hahahaha. I like to go slower and make more passes at an even pace. Meh, next time I use my machine I'll probably take your advice and see if it cuts down my time.

[dannyboy281]

Originally Posted by azure mach dannyboy i wish you lived closer to me, you do badass detail work

Thanks man where do you live?

[ChrisJ]

Very good info here

[azure mach!]

Originally Posted by dannyboy281 Thanks man where do you live?

close to the new braunfels/ san antonio area

[dannyboy281]

Originally Posted by azure mach close to the new braunfels/ san antonio area

Come down here for a weekend I will help you out man

[azure mach!]

Originally Posted by dannyboy281 Come down here for a weekend I will help you out man

tempting !
i might have to next semester, this semester i work every weekend, but pretty soon i will have a lot more free time.

[brokenweasel]

Bump for a good thread, and also since autozone started carrying these: ($130 I think)