Hey everyone, I've recently bought a black '04 Lariat. I'm trying to stay on top of the paint and remove as many minor scratches as possible in the process. Question is: What PC is recommended for someone who's startin out? I dont want to damage the clear coat the first month ownin the truck so i figured I should ask on the board. I noticed Walmart carried two lines of PCs and they seemed to be made of poor quality, but if it does the job for anyone else I would give their product a shot. Any help would be appreciated.

marcosO454

 

PC = Porter Cable

The only viable PC's to consider here in the US are the Porter Cable 7336SP or the 7424 or the Meguiar's G100 (which is made by Porter Cable). Buying a package deal with pads, backing plate, polishes, etc, can often save you money. In the near future, Autopia Car Care will be releasing a new dual action polisher that's both more powerful than the Porter Cable and has less vibration. This machine may be another good option to consider once it's released in the next month or so.

Another good dual action polisher is the Cyclo, but the machine itself costs about 2.5 times as much as a PC. The Cyclo is safe tool to operate, much smoother than a PC and has a long proven history in addition to having numerous accessories available.

The larger 8" or 10" orbital buffers you may be seeing at Walmart or autoparts stores are not PC's. These larger inexpensive machines are good for things such as applying wax, but they do not have the power, the actions, or pad selections available to correct swirls, scratches, etc.

Search this forum for the words "Porter Cable" and you'll find plenty of reading info on this topic.

 

thanks for the info... I'm interested in the package deal Mag offers...

 

I just did a real quick surf around and came up with this package deal. I didn't see one any cheaper for the amount of items that comes with this kit.

Package Special: $195.95

Porter Cable #7424 Orbital Polisher with wrench, foam pad/plate combo
6" Velcro Pad Holder
7.5" Lake Country VC Cutting Pad (oxidation and scratch removal)
7.5" Lake Country VC Polishing Pad (swirl removal, polishing, one-step cleaner/waxes)
7.5" Lake Country VC Finishing Pad (liquid or paste wax application)
(2) 6" Terry Bonnets (removing polishes, waxes and cleaning glass, leather, vinyl)
6" Flat Foam Polishing Pad (supports terry bonnets.. not shown in photo)
4" Mini Foam Polishing Pad (polishing in/around constricted areas)
4" Mini Foam Finishing Pad (applying waxes in/around constricted areas)
4" Velcro Pad Holder (for 4" foam pads)
#6 counter weight for 6.5" pads and up

http://www.topoftheline.com/porcabpolpac.html

 

Please check EBAY, I bought my brother a DA so he would stop using mine....picked it up for 95 bucks new in the box. Paid 40 less for his than mine.

 

I think the dude is interested in a package deal Rolling Rock.

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>>>thanks for the info... I'm interested in the package deal Mag offers...<<<

 

The one you posted isn't too bad of a deal... but, you don't get any products to go along with it from a polish/wax standpoint. While that may not matter to some/most, it would to me if I was buying... Just an opinion.

-RP-

 

definitely interested in a package, being a newb I wouldnt know what pads and other products I would need from the start. thanks guys.

 

go to autodetailingsolutions.com. Rick is a good guy and will set you up with a package to get you started. His prices on Meg's pro line supplies is as cheap as you will find.