Is it time to take the leap in detailing and get a decent random orbital polisher?

Is it worth it?

I was looking at the Porter Cable 7424 random orbital Polisher.

Has anyone used this and is it any good?

I have used buffers in the past but none that were really that good.

I sure there have been 500 posts on this topic but my eyes are bleeding from reading so many posts

I would appreciate all your help.

 

It was worth it to me. I use it to remove very minor scratches, and swirls. Also use it to apply and buff Meguiar's #26 wax off. You can go to PAC - Porter Cable , it is on sale now. Plus at this price you will get free shipping.

 

I think a quote by Barry Meguiar in one of his videos pretty much sums it up........... "Using this machine, you can achieve results never before obtainable by hand"!

It DOES NOT replace a direct driver rotary buffer when it comes to repairing serious paint defects, but in most other cases, the PC allows the enthusiast to achive professional results without the safety concerns of a rotary buffer.

 

I went to Coastal Tool and would go there again. It is only $119.95 there instead of $139.++ and you get both weights with it too. Good people to do business with.

http://coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftC...c79+1095677934

I like mine a lot. You will also need get some buffing pads for it too.

Tom Hall


Shoot! this is a really helpful article about getting started with your 7424. The pictures are all gone now, but the article is still a good reference for you. This article plus Boss_429, RP, APT, and others got me off to a good start with mine.

http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...1430487&page=1

 

Here's another great link for the PC:

http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=47

The page is HUGE, so it may take a while to load with a slow connection.

 

Thanks guys that helps a lot.

Winter is coming and i would like to get all the protection i can.

 

Before you buy elsewhere, you should check around on meguiarsonline.com. I'm not at liberty to point you directly to the KICK BUTT DEAL that they're offering but, you should probably check.

The Meguiar's DA comes with a full lifetime warranty and comes complete with a velcro backing and a pad... check it out.

RP

 

I can!

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...?threadid=2544

 

Boss you the man......thanks rp for the direction i should go in

 

I picked up my PC 7336SP w/ 6" counterweight, a sanding pad, and a buffing pad for ~ $100 (w/Tax) at the local Lowe's. Your pricing may vary, but may be worth the visit.

Tony

 

Yep. NP...

That's pretty much a KILLER deal that they're offering over there and I suspect that it'll be suspended in the VERY near future as they don't want to depleat inventory prior to the Christmas rush (that's a little bit of insider information btw...)

 

Very sweet deal. Its on its way! With some extra goodies. Thanks again!

 

Just ordered mine with 3 extra polishing pads and 2 bonnets. Came to just at 200 Duckets. Not bad now I am gonna have some waxing and buffing to do!

 

Took all of the advice on this forum and purchased mine with extra stuff also. Great deal! Thanks for the links and getting the rest of us turned on to the easiest way to do things and all the great deals

 

If now I could only find a better/quicker way to tape off all my trim pieces with masking tape.

Tony