Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher

nogoodname · 08-01-2009, 10:21 PM

i bought a different backing plate and different pads...all sorts too...when i got my PC

dlmartin81 · 08-01-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've been using a crappy $30 random orbit buffer from Pep Boys (Black and Decker). It definitely beats removing wax by hand and does a nice job. My one gripe is that it vibrates the daylights out of my hand which goes numb by the time the job is done. Does the Porter Cable solve that issue with the two hand grip (and probably much better design)?

I haven't used it yet so I can't answer your question but I can see the vibration/jiggling causing an uncomfortable feeling to your hand(s) after some time. I guess it's a small price to pay for what this machine can do.

nogoodname · 08-01-2009, 10:27 PM

it feels exactly like holding a grinder...ur arms get tried after a bit....it still takes time to polish, seal, glaze the car

dlmartin81 · 08-01-2009, 10:48 PM

But it's worth it though, right? I mean, if it starts bothering your hands, go grab a cold one from the fridge.

nogoodname · 08-01-2009, 10:52 PM

exactly !! since i got a black G...the results are huge and very visible to see.

PM if you want to use the same products as i used.

take note: if you really really want to make the paint shine swirl free.
get a construction lamp/stand and shine it on the paint...you will see 20x times more swirls then in the sunlight. if you can remove most swirls with that lamp... imagine how jaw dropping it will look out and about !! :0

OWSIU · 08-02-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dlmartin81

Well my PC is slightly different than the stock one. The company that I ordered from replaces the stock backing plate and pads with their own. I don't know if it's 'their own' their own but they replace them with better ones, they say. They also provide you with extra pads for a complete polish and wax/sealant job.

I don't know if you're refering to the stock or to this one. This is what I got.

Your set with that kit. I was referring to the white pad attached to the PC in your first post, you don't want to use that on your paint if you still had it.

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08-01-2009, 10:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	i bought a different backing plate and different pads...all sorts too...when i got my PC

08-01-2009, 10:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	it feels exactly like holding a grinder...ur arms get tried after a bit....it still takes time to polish, seal, glaze the car

08-01-2009, 10:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 43 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 607	But it's worth it though, right? I mean, if it starts bothering your hands, go grab a cold one from the fridge.

08-01-2009, 10:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	exactly !! since i got a black G...the results are huge and very visible to see. PM if you want to use the same products as i used. take note: if you really really want to make the paint shine swirl free. get a construction lamp/stand and shine it on the paint...you will see 20x times more swirls then in the sunlight. if you can remove most swirls with that lamp... imagine how jaw dropping it will look out and about !! :0