Just picked up a Porter Cable 7424, and waiting on pads from Adams, any suggestions on using it?

I have 4 black cars i'm hitting first, then 2 red and 1 white.

What do you guys suggest for swirls?

 

GREAT INVESTMENT...follow the instructions or go here for great advice/tips http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html, the only damage you can do is if you drop it on the car.

 

I've used Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover, followed by Revive Polish, and then their Buttery Wax. I have been very pleased with the results, but they now have the Fine Machine Polish and Machine Super Wax. These products are suppose to be even better, and were formulated especially to be applied with an orbital polisher. Of course they recommend the PC-7424, which I couldn't agree more. I plan on buying the new products as well.

Good luck.

 

That's what i ordered along with the pads...

 

I'm just starting to use mine too. I used a 3M product for my swirls, specially formulated for dark cars. used it on my wife's 04 C240 and it really does a nice job. Just make sure you start it and stop it on the car or you and everything else within about 15 feet will be wearing what your using! I learned that the hard way.

Pat

 

Good advice pat thanks.

 

Liquid ebony if it hasn't been suggested yet. 3M also makes a similar swirl remover.
Since I'm going to show N shines now I picked up the 18 volt 6" Ryobi orbital from their 1-Plus line of 18 volt tools...inexpensive ($29.95 at HD) and wonderful to use...like someone said you can only damage the paint if you drop it on the car, LOL! We wouldn't do that would we? For heavier work Ryobi also has a two speed 18 volt grinder ($39.99) which I outfitted with a foam buffing head...be careful though it can burn if you aren't careful.
Good luck, sounds like you have a years worth of vehicles to do!

Terry

 

Porter Cable and Pinnacle XMT products.

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That looks really nice Crossfire LTD!

 

I've used the XMT products as well. They are very good. I do however find them to be harder to use, but very good results. Your car looks great.

 

I hope you got your 10% member discount.

 

Sure did, by the way Crossfireltd your car looks great.

 

Thanks to all for your compliments. The XMT products are a bit harder to use, but give great results and are worth the extra effort if you have the time.

 

Autotopia has an excellent "How to Use" guide for your new PC 7424.

Here is the link: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-p...-polisher.html

One other thing... while it is improbable that you could damage your paint using the PC 7424 (remember to always keep the PC 7424 moving), start by polishing/cleaning/buffing a small and unnoticeable area first, and when you get the feel for the PC 7424 then migrate to the more noticeable areas.

Have fun!

XFH

 

Great advice! I learned how to detail myself using David's guide. There are tons of great products out there that can all give you great results, but practice and having an understanding of how each product works is key. As you can see, many people have gotten good results using different products. I personally have recently switched to the Menzerna line of polishes, and all I can say is WOW! Yes, there is alot of dusting, but the results speak for themselves.

Personally though, I don't think the PC can damage paint that easily. It's the rotary that you have to worry about, especially at over 1,000 rpm's. I can run a PC along multiple surfaces without worries, while the rotary can destroy black trim (don't ask how I know).

As for product sling mentioned earlier, spread the product along the surface, as if buttering a piece of bread, with the machine turned OFF before turning the machine on. Do a quick pass or two at a speed of 1-2, then crank it to 6 for swirl removal (don't be afraid of speed 6). I believe I talk about polishing with the PC in my "How to Detail a Crossfire" sticky thread.

 

They are only $99 w/$6.50 shipping here:

http://www.tools-plus.com/porter-cable-7424.html

 

Wow... great price, I just added it to my bookmarks.

 

I think that's where I bought mine for $90 almost a year ago.