Hey Guys help me out here!
I have been reading and searching on ways to polish the swirls out of my Black 04 F150. I keep reading about how great the PC is. My question is this, I have a Black and Decker 5 inch random orbital sander, it has a variable speed setting of 1-6,the range is 4000-11000 opm. It has the hook and loop fastner.
Couldn`t I just use this without buying the PC. Or is the speed to fast to use with the cutting compound. I know the PC is like 2500-6000 OPM. Also would the same pads that work with the PC work on the BD. And if I could use the BD,can any of you give me recomendations on what speed to cut,polish with? Any and all responses will be greatly appreciated.

461man

 

The PC thing I don't know what is. But you can use the black and decker to get the swirls out. Use it with a yellow foam pad. The rpm isn't going to cause any damage with a DA, but the slower you go the more effect it will have. Using the yellow foam pad, and a light synthetic cutting compound (whatever brand you want) slowly go over small areas at a time. The more time you spend on one area the better it will look in the long run. (it is almost impossible to damage paint with a DA) After doing each area, hand buff it off with a clean towel. After you finish the whole truck, a good wax on the top and you'll never see swirls again!

 

98 navi
Thanks for the reply that was what I thought, but wanted another more experienced opinion. The (PC) I was talking about is the Porter Cable 7424 Buffer. It seems to be the tool of choice for most people on this site. But thanks again for your reply!

461man

 

The Porter Cable 7424 is the 'standard'. There are oodles upon oodles upon oodles of products out there that you can turn into a buffer... hell, you can smack a pad on a drill and turn it into rotary but, the bottom line is that when you're looking for pads, assistance, and guidance, the PC becomes the standard at which most folks will be able to communicate with you on getting you information.

In short, you can go out and buy just about anything out there on the market that will 'spin' that you can attach a pad to and you can accomplish product application and swirl removal but, if you're wanting a tool that was designed to safely and effectively remove problems as well as become your 'right hand man' in the garage for paint care, you'll get the PC... I really think it'll be one of those things that you'll wish you had sprung for if you go another route... just my two cents.