Thanks gordgee & GSM for the posts & info on the P/C Polisher at CTC.

I picked up mine on Sat PM at $179.00 gotta try it soon

<font color=blue>[b]G35c DG/leather 5AT 18"wheels Tint.... The car in your mirror will fade quickly

 

Let us know how well it works. I have a WaxMaster that I bought last year. Works okay for wax removal, but I think the 9" pad is a bit too big for application and good polishing action.
I'm thinking of getting the Porter Cable myself.

<font color=green>GG</font color=green>

 

Well, got a chance to use my new 6" Porter Cable R-O Polisher today. Man is that thing powerful! I forgot to shut it off while in contact with the car, so when I lifted it momentarily, my waxing bonnet took flight for about 30 feet![img]/w3timages/icons/blush.gif[/img] Makes my WaxMaster seem like a toy. At high speed, at first it kinda scared me. When I got used to it, I never worried about burning the paint or anything. The 6" seems about perfect for applying, polishing, etc. I like it! [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

<font color=green>GG</font color=green>

 

I found that if you set it to about 31/2 to 4 for applying product, it seems to work better. For buffing I use it wide open. I've had mine about 4 years and still love it.

 

Thanks. In what way do you think it works better at that speed? As opposed to faster or slower? I'm still experimenting right now.

<font color=green>GG</font color=green>

 

Seems easier to control at a lower speed and also will not "sling" as much product off of the pads. Also it allows you to work the polish in for a longer period of time without the polish "drying out" The high speed for buffing seems to work best to bring out the shine with less effort. Just my .02 worth though.

 

Didn't have much problem with sling, but it make sense re the polish drying out. I'll try that speed next time.

<font color=green>GG</font color=green>

 

CDN Tire has the 7" Porter Cable polisher on sale this week for $250, reg $300. Might be 'overkill' for home use though.

<font color=green>GG</font color=green>

 

i have the Griot's Garage polisher it is the best one i have ever seen and it is amazing my paint is like glass every time after i use it. Simple the best one i have ever seen. It will never burn also cuz its randomized.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1004&SKU=10625

 

The Griots Garage polisher is the Porter Cable random orbital polisher. I bought mine from Meguiars about 4 years ago and it is the same Porter Cable with a Meguiars sticker on it. they are definetely the best machines for the "everyday detailer"

 

It was posted in this thread that Coastal Tools has the 6" Porter-Cable 7424 for $119 USD. Why would someone spend over $200 at Home Depot or elsewhere? Am I missing something? Is there a difference that I'm not seeing?

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...8e9+1046381156

 

GSM:

Did you ever get your Porter Cable?

<font color=green>GG</font color=green>

 

hey i got one from coastal tools 2 weeks ago and i cant seem to have the motivation to start using it.

It came with a 5" or 6" white foam pad and this velcro hook n loop pad

now......How the hell do I use it???? It didnt come with any instructions.
Can I use this white pad for waxing? I really dont want to buy those yellow and orange pads from online, they are like $12 each, thats some rediculous pricing on foam.

Thanks in advance!

<font color=green>-Ramb0</font color=green>

 

hey ramb0. I would not use the pads that came with the porter cable. Instead buy some new one from www.properautocare.com. Also I would only use the porter cable to remove swirlmarks.

Anyways here is the instruction in how to use a portal cable for swirlmarks.

How to: buffing out swirl marks with your porter cable 7336SP
A lot of people have been asking me lately how to buff swirl marks out of the paint using a random orbital buffer(Porter cable 7336SP). I only recommend using this buffer or a similar RANDOM ORBITAL buffer, do not use a rotary, there is too much risk involved for a beginner. Also I do not guarantee perfect results, perfect results comes with practice from these basic instruction that i can provide you. This is how I do all the cars I do and I find it is the technique that works best for me. I suggest playing around a little bit and experiment (dont forget to post your results!) Here are the instructions for a car with a fair amount of swirl marks.

I recommend getting a porter cable 7336SP from your local lowes and buying the porter cable pad accessory kit from www.properautocare.com Also try and find a local body shop supply store that carries meguiars professional line of products. I highly recommend their Dual Action cleaner polish (#83). It is a fairly aggressive polish, excellent at removing swirls and is very easy to use, especially for a beginner.

1) I would use the wool pad that comes in the kit(if u have a lot of swirls) and make 4 dime sized drops of the product around the pad and rub it around a 2ft by 2ft section while the machine is off. (I actually suggest that you try the yellow pad first, you want to try and use the least aggresive route to removing swirls as possible, most automotive paint finishes are extremely thin so be careful!)

2)Go to the top left corner of the section, set the machine speed to 5 and start it pushing down with about 10 pounds of pressure. go side to side until you reach the bottom right corner and then start going up and down(over lap the passes of the buffer, just like mowing the lawn) still with 10 pounds of pressure until you reach the top left corner again.

3)Now lighten up pressure and keep repeating this until u see the product has almost completely buffed out (dissapeared). Now turn the machine off and wipe off the excess residue with a quality microfiber towel.

Tips: Remember to let off on pressure around edges and tops of the fender as the paint is usually thinner in these areas. Also avoid crossing body gaps with pressure, or you will get a lot of splatter. I also recommend taping off rubber/plastic trim unless u are really skilled at avoid the trim(the machine does vibrate all over the place). After u have used the dual action cleaner polish with a wool pad, I would follow up with meguiars #9 2.0 swirl remover to remove any swirls left behind or hazing created by incompletely buffing out the product. This haze is especially noticeable on a black car. Work this swirl remover in the same way as the DACP but use the white pad that comes in the kit, not the wool or yellow pad. This should leave u with a near perfect finish, dont expect all the swirls gone but a good amount of them will dissapear and the others will be diminshed. Then dawn wash the vehicle if you plan on going the Zaino route or Klasse to remove gloss enhancers and polishing oils left behind by the polish or just top it with your favorite carnuaba wax. If you have any further questions dont be afraid to ask!



G35C 6MT / E55

 

I have a question for you, what is the diff between the 7336sp and the 7424? I can't find the 7424 locally anywhere, but the 7336sp is available.