Porter Cable 7424xp not spinning

Strangler · 10-15-2011, 11:45 PM

I just recently bought the PC 7424xp and began to work on my car today. I didn't put a mark on the yellow spinning disc at first but after awhile I actually put a line on there to see if the pad is actually spinning.

What I found out was that a lot of the time when the pad makes contact with the car paint the pad doesn't spin very well and just vibrates.

How can you fix this spinning problem? The PC spins just fine when it's not on contact with anything.

azn370z · 10-15-2011, 11:58 PM

You should read the faq on how to use the pc. You should use the high setting once the polish is spread. The pc only needs about 10 lbs of pressure. If you press hard enough it may stop spinning. You shouldn't turn the pc on unless its making contact with the car.

Strangler · 10-16-2011, 01:08 AM

I read the manual and watch the video. I use speed setting 5 for swirl removal (first step). Even when I'm on the last step with no pressure except for the machine's own weight, it still stop spinning at some point during the work.

Junkman2008 · 10-16-2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strangler

I read the manual and watch the video. I use speed setting 5 for swirl removal (first step). Even when I'm on the last step with no pressure except for the machine's own weight, it still stop spinning at some point during the work.

Where did you buy the PC?

Strangler · 10-16-2011, 11:26 AM

I bought it from auto geek.

Wolfgang Porter Cable 7424 Swirl-Free Kit

Junkman2008 · 10-16-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strangler

I bought it from auto geek.

Wolfgang Porter Cable 7424 Swirl-Free Kit

They provide good customer service. Call them up and see if they will change it out. It could just be a bad one.

10-15-2011, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 16	Porter Cable 7424xp not spinning I just recently bought the PC 7424xp and began to work on my car today. I didn't put a mark on the yellow spinning disc at first but after awhile I actually put a line on there to see if the pad is actually spinning. What I found out was that a lot of the time when the pad makes contact with the car paint the pad doesn't spin very well and just vibrates. How can you fix this spinning problem? The PC spins just fine when it's not on contact with anything.

10-15-2011, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	You should read the faq on how to use the pc. You should use the high setting once the polish is spread. The pc only needs about 10 lbs of pressure. If you press hard enough it may stop spinning. You shouldn't turn the pc on unless its making contact with the car. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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10-16-2011, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 16	I read the manual and watch the video. I use speed setting 5 for swirl removal (first step). Even when I'm on the last step with no pressure except for the machine's own weight, it still stop spinning at some point during the work.

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Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 16	I bought it from auto geek. Wolfgang Porter Cable 7424 Swirl-Free Kit