[yukonon22]

I got my first makita and when i was using it, it seems to bounce/ skip around edges and curves. Am i doing something wrong? also what speed do you usually work with it?

Thanks

[D&D Auto Detailing]

What pads are you using? Speed depends on what polish you're using and what you're doing. For a beginner, Id stay below 1500.

[Asphalt Rocket]

Sounds like you are using a foam pad with to little product and not using a smooth pass.

[yukonon22]

yes foam pads. Menzerna and 3m polishes. I was just playing around with it. Ill try more product and smooth passes. Thanks

[Asphalt Rocket]

I would suggest getting a wool pad to play with, they are alot easier to work with and this will help you get the feel for the rotary better.

[Denzil]

It sounds like your pad is drying up on you. I would suggest the PFW pad and I usually start at speed 1 (700rpm) on the Metabo and go to 3 (1500rpm) and back down to 1.