Im planning on ordering a porter cable, and just have a few questions that probably could be found in a search, but alas, it doesnt work. I have superblack, so a few swirls, but a few coats of Z5 already on it. I mainly want the PC to apply and remove zaino wax. I plan on ordering the PC7274, velcro backing plate, and some microfiber buffing pads. Is there anything else?
Thanks

 

Extension cord?

I've owned this polisher for a year now...similiar model made by Porter Cable but with the Meguiars logo.

I really love the microfiber buffing pads, but only for removing product. You may want to try a foam pad for applying, or stick to hand applications...obviously your preference.

Meguiars and Griots Garage have a good selection of pads.

 

I LOVE my Porter Cable 7424. It made a NIGHT AND DAY differance on my car. Made the thing look better then when I picked it up off the lot.

I use it with my Blue Coral Product X which is basically a swirl mark filler/polish and if enough layers buid up it acts as a wax as well according to my detail guy. So I put a layer on every single time I clean the car ( Once a week )

I tried Zaino before I got my buffer and did not like it compared to my Product X, with I am going to try Zaino again maybe next time I detail the car.

But in the end, I would buy this buffer 10 times over for the wonderful results that I got.

 

Also, I ordered my buffer with a pad kit that came with 2 extra white pads, a yellow pad, a black pad, a lambs wool pad, and two micro fiber pads.

http://www.properautocare.com/porcabuldetm.html

 

I run the Porter Cable model 7336 sold at Lowes for 109.00 every day and I get my foam pads from www.topoftheline.com , I use the Lake Country MFG pads and velcro backer plate. Top has MF pads also if you want them.....http://www.topoftheline.com/polisherpads.html

 

What is the difference between the 7336 & 7424?

 

I'm not sure, but Kevin should be able to tell you the difference.

All I know is I love my 7424 and it works magic on black cars.

 

just placed my order, and it will be here tommorow. i cant wait, even though i just waxed the Z last weekend. I get to do my sisters Passat with major swirls. Another day dedicated to someone elses car... oh well.

 

Who says you can't wax your car more then once a week

So which model did you get?

 

the 7274 of course i couldnt resist. ever get to a point where you think of waxing, and you can almost smell the zaino? i know bonz can, and so can i....

 

Actually not an hour goes by without me thinking of detailing my car, of my Product X ( just ordered a whole gallon of it ), and of my buffer.

Like I said, the buffer is the first thing I should have gotten and is my best "mod" to date.

 

The Porter Cable 7424 and 7336 is the exact same unit except the 7424 comes factory equipped with the 5 inch pad counter weight while the 7336 comes from the factory with a 6 inch backer pad counter weight. Porter Cable says if you run a 6 inch backer plate you should run the 6 inch counter weight, some guys do and some guys dont ever change out the 5 inch. I just bought the 7336 for these reasons: 1. Lowes had it, drove down from work, bought it, done deal.. and 2. I already knew I was going to purchase the 6 inch velcro backer plate from www.topoftheline.com to attach the 7.5 inch foam Lake Country MFG pads......................

This is a little more in depth:

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...bce+1081421375

 

Hey Kevin, will the 7.5 inch pads fit on my "stock" 7424? I would like to do this for one reason only, for more protection from the velcro backer plate and the paint.

 

What size is your velcro backer plate? you can kinda see it in this picture my pads are fitted to my backer plate.

 

It is 6 inch.

It looks like the pad extends around the backer plate protecting the edges of the plate form being able to touch anything.

Do you see what I am saying or am I being stupid?

 

Yes, 3/4 over hang on each side, the plate will never touch the paint.......

 

So my question is, will those 7.5 inch pads that you use fit my 6 inch plate? It seems they would because the actual flat, velcro area looks to be 6 inch while you get the extra 1.5 from the overhang.

 

someone else said its not worth it to apply Z2 or Z5 with a PC. The main reason i bought it was to make the waxing easier and also making buffing it off easier as well. So do you think its fine to apply zaino to the Z that already has about 7 coats on it already, or should i only use it for buffing the wax off. I know it might use alittle more polish, but that doesnt really bother me. What are your thoughts.

 

Yes, that is correct.

 

bunp