Buying a DA/PC in Canada??

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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Buying a DA/PC in Canada??

Does anyone know a place that carries or I can order from for a DA? What should I expect price wise?

I am willing to invest in a PC or if I can find a Meg's G110 (I think that's what it is).

I have a Makita Rotary and a small (4") cordless DA that is really only good for LSP application.

I would like a DA for the purpose of intermediate correction, for use with Swirl remover 2.0, SwirX, etc. after using my rotary. I just don't think I have the skill needed to use a rotary for it without causing holograms or swirls.

Thanks for any help.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Well I'm kind of surprised no one has any input.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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This is what I was looking at:

http://www.eshine.ca/1_porter_cable_...sbk.php?cat=28

You might need to copy it into your browser if I didn't do it right.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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I am from Canada also and the best bang for your buck with someone that will ship to Canada is www.autogeek.net
 
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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ADS www.autodetailingsolutions.net Majority of our members support ADS
 
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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ADS www.autodetailingsolutions.net Majority of our members support ADS
He said Canada ADS does NOT ship to Canada
 
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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I purchased my D/A from eshine.ca and, I'am located in BC
 
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigmoss
He said Canada ADS does NOT ship to Canada
Sorry bout that
 
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Thank for the input, I went with the following kit from autogeek.

http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424-kit.html

The price is a little high compared to eshine.ca, but I liked the idea of a complete stater kit.

Does anyone know if I'm going to have to purchase a different counterweight to use the 3.5" dual action backing plate?

Hopefully it won't take too long to get here.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I bought my 7424XP from eshine about 3 weeks ago. Ordered it on Wednesday, got everything Thursday. The exchange is so good right now I considered ordering it from the US but didn't want to wait, or get a surprise on the brokerage fees since I was order quite a bit of product, towels, etc. as well. Anyways, Chris was very helpful and I like supporting a local.

I'd be interested to know whether a differenct CW is required for the 3.5" backing plate as well. I have looked but haven't found one. I assume without it will just mean more vibration.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Blown F-150
Thank for the input, I went with the following kit from autogeek.

http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424-kit.html

The price is a little high compared to eshine.ca, but I liked the idea of a complete stater kit.

Does anyone know if I'm going to have to purchase a different counterweight to use the 3.5" dual action backing plate?

Hopefully it won't take too long to get here.
Nah and that's a good price
 
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Nah and that's a good price
I liked getting all of the orange lake country pads, as that will be it's main purpose is to use products like M205 of M80. I'm ordering a bottle of M205 and a pad cleaning tool, the nylon brush I'm using doesn't seem to cut it.

I'll post brokerage fees so anyone else will know what to expect. I think it would get here by mid-late next week
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Just as an update my kit arrived today

The shipping was free and I paid $38.44 for Brokerage and customs fees.

I think overall with the Loonie being strong it was a pretty good buy.

I hope this is useful to anyone else looking at purchasing through auto geek.

They were a great company do deal with and I would recommend them to anyone.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Quick Question, Is the white Foam pad that comes with the PC good for anything???? I would just like to utilize it if I know what it can be used for.

Thanks!
 
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