Ready to buy Porter Cable Help

geddy lee · 10-10-2012, 09:10 AM

I have a 2009 Magnetic Black . I have never used a buffer. I am going to buy the porter cable.Which model and kit would be the best for a novice like me? Thanks.

Cmike2780 · 10-10-2012, 09:29 AM

This is a great kit if you're on a budget & want high quality.
Porter Cable 7424XP or This
It really depends on your budget, but the basics should be a medium pad to remove the swirls and a fine pad to finish. You're really only choosing the compound you want to go with. I use Adam's Polishes is great and more recently Meguire's M105 & M205 which is also great.

Here's a list of the basics:
-Polisher, obviously
-Pads
-clay bar
-detail spray
-microfiber towels (quality ones, not the cheap stuff at autozone and walmart)
-Polish of your choice
-Wax of your choice

Or this kit with the Groits 6" and Megs M105/M205 combo.

Use the discount codes to save yourself a few bucks.

SalA · 10-10-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

This is a great kit if you're on a budget & want high quality.
Porter Cable 7424XP or This
It really depends on your budget, but the basics should be a medium pad to remove the swirls and a fine pad to finish. You're really only choosing the compound you want to go with. I use Adam's Polishes is great and more recently Meguire's M105 & M205 which is also great.

Here's a list of the basics:
-Polisher, obviously
-Pads
-clay bar
-detail spray
-microfiber towels (quality ones, not the cheap stuff at autozone and walmart)
-Polish of your choice
-Wax of your choice

Or this kit with the Groits 6" and Megs M105/M205 combo.

Use the discount codes to save yourself a few bucks.

Go with a Dual-Action Polisher..which is the 7424XP. This is really all you need. I have both the Porter Cable 7424XP dual action polisher and a High Speed Vector Polisher. 90% of the time I use the PC.

scottIN · 10-10-2012, 12:46 PM

I've always been a fan of Lake Country pads - and I think you'll find them the most widely used.
You'll want a couple different cuts of pads, and at least 2 of each cut. Reason for having a couple of each cuts is that if your first one either (a) gets gummed up, (b) hits the ground or (c) gets contaminated, you've got a back up.

1325 · 10-10-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

...(a) gets gummed up...

Should this happen, you can opt for a conditioning brush: http://www.detailersdomain.com/Megui...ush_p_661.html

Junkman2008 · 10-11-2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geddy lee

I have a 2009 Magnetic Black . I have never used a buffer. I am going to buy the porter cable.Which model and kit would be the best for a novice like me? Thanks.

I can save you some money buy buying just what you need. Have you watched the first 5 videos in this thread?

geddy lee · 10-11-2012, 09:32 AM

Thanks everyone for your replies. Looks like its time for me to watch the videos. Can't wait to get started on my car.

10-10-2012, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	Ready to buy Porter Cable Help I have a 2009 Magnetic Black . I have never used a buffer. I am going to buy the porter cable.Which model and kit would be the best for a novice like me? Thanks.

10-10-2012, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	This is a great kit if you're on a budget & want high quality. Porter Cable 7424XP or This It really depends on your budget, but the basics should be a medium pad to remove the swirls and a fine pad to finish. You're really only choosing the compound you want to go with. I use Adam's Polishes is great and more recently Meguire's M105 & M205 which is also great. Here's a list of the basics: -Polisher, obviously -Pads -clay bar -detail spray -microfiber towels (quality ones, not the cheap stuff at autozone and walmart) -Polish of your choice -Wax of your choice Or this kit with the Groits 6" and Megs M105/M205 combo. Use the discount codes to save yourself a few bucks. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 10-10-2012 at 09:31 AM.

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10-10-2012, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	I've always been a fan of Lake Country pads - and I think you'll find them the most widely used. You'll want a couple different cuts of pads, and at least 2 of each cut. Reason for having a couple of each cuts is that if your first one either (a) gets gummed up, (b) hits the ground or (c) gets contaminated, you've got a back up.

10-11-2012, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	Thanks everyone for your replies. Looks like its time for me to watch the videos. Can't wait to get started on my car.