How does the PC7424 compare to the DeWalt443. Is it worth the extra money, and what extra parts do you need for each to use.

Thanks

 

The Dewalt is very similar to the PC but, like most Dewalt products, it's built better, has more power, and will probably last longer than the PC. I have the PC (couldn't find the Dewalt at the time) but if I could do it again, I'd buy the Dewalt. Both come with the 6 in. hook and loop backing so you'll just have to buy the different pads from somewhere like properautocare.com.

 

I orded the Dewalt on Wednesday. Waiting for it to get here.
I have some sandpaper marks (2000 grit) what type of pad do I need to get these out. Also what type of Meguiars Product should I use.

 

Great! I've also got the DeWalt DW443.

For pads I use the 6" pads from CMA. They are perfectly balanced so the machine doesn't vibrate a lot.

For a polish Meguiar's #9 will work.

A little heavy compound will be needed for the sandpaper marks. Meguiar's #1 Medium-Cut Cleaner or Meguiar's #2 Fine-Cut Cleaner should get them out. I use Pro's DUZ-All for a compound (Prowax.com)

 

What is CMA, I know I'll figure it out after I post this.

 

CMA is properautocare.com

 

Could an amatuer yse this DW443? I am going to be doing a full detail on my truck this Saturday, and a buffer sure would speed up the process. But I don't want to screw my paint up? I have a thread going in this section on my truck already.

Any recommendations?

-Brian

 

The DW443 is a Dual-Action buffer. No skill is required.

 

Can 1 pad handle polishing the entire truck and 1 more for waxing? Just want to get it all in one trip. Hopefully some hardware store will have decent prices. Special pads to buy locally? Thanks for the great help!

-Brian

 

You'll need a seperate pad for the polish and one for the wax. Don't use the same pad for both.

You'll probably have to order the pad online from CMA or another online store.

 

Do you remove the wax and polish by hand? I can go on and on with questions.

Having trouble finding this buffer local. Might not be able to get it before Saturday.

 

Hey Intel486,

I made it through the storm. That's good.

I wanted to throw something up for grabs here.

I use a random orbital on occasion on my truck. One thing I have tried that seemed to help keep the swirls out was a wool pad placed under the terry cloth pad while removing the wax or polish. It seems to act as a cushion between the buffer and the paint.


Rocks

 

I buff off most products by hand. The only product I don't is Klasse Sealant Glaze. For it I go over the truck once with a mf towel, and then again with a MF bonnet.

Rocks, I use foam pads for applying. I don't really like terry bonnets or foam bonnets. Terry bonnets are usually really scratch and foam bonnets tear easily.

 

I have to agree.
Use a foam pad for applying and either a terry cloth or micro fiber for removal.

The foam pad does work much better then the terry cloth IMHO.