DetailRig Dual-Action Polisher Test Protocol (Version 1.0)

Effective Date: 2026-09-01

Lead Protocol Engineer: Marcus Vance

Dual-action polishers must deliver predictable defect removal without causing severe user fatigue or accidental paint damage.

Key Measurement Criteria

• Rotational Stall Torque Under Downforce: We mount a digital force plate beneath a standardized curved test panel. Polishers are evaluated at speeds 3 through 6 with downward pressure increasing incrementally from 2 lbs to 15 lbs. The point at which pad rotation drops below 100 RPM is recorded.
• Handle Vibration Acceleration: Tri-axial accelerometer affixed to the front grip and rear handle to record vibration acceleration (m/s²) across all speed intervals.
• Thermal Transfer to Backing Plate: FLIR thermal imaging measures heat transfer from the motor armature and spindle bearing through the backing plate into the foam pad after 20 minutes of continuous loaded cycling.
• Cord Strain & Length: Verification of power cord gauge, jacket flexibility at 45°F, and operational reach around a standard full-size pickup.