Just bought the Porter Cable 7424

[reeber]

Who has this DA polisher? What do you think of it? I just bought it and a bunch of pads... I plan to attempt to get my paint back to where it should be with it.. Hopefully, it'll do the job..

 

[Mr. Hawver]

I absolutely love mine. Mine was originally the DA sander, but a simple back plate change and ta da!
I will never go back to polishing by hand. In fact, about the only product that I apply by hand still is my LSP; polishes, glazes, and even some sealants get the PC.

 

[Figment]

i love mine, paint has never looked better.

 

[reeber]

How is it compared to the $30 ones you find in Pep Boys??? I had a problem applying paint cleaner and swirl remover with the cheap orbital. The bonnet kept popping off and the motor couldn't keep up... It would drown out... I am expecting mine to show up today on my door step...

 

[Figment]

How is it compared to the $30 ones you find in Pep Boys??? I had a problem applying paint cleaner and swirl remover with the cheap orbital. The bonnet kept popping off and the motor couldn't keep up... It would drown out... I am expecting mine to show up today on my door step...

no comparasion at all. the $30 ones are only good for putting on wax and removing it. and dont be afraid of rpms. i run mine at full speed unless im putting wax on.

 

[Mr. Hawver]

Figment is correct, there is no comparison. You might as well apply your products by hand than with one of those $30 "buffer/polishers" because you'll get the same results and waste less of what you are applying.

 

[reeber]

Well, I got it in the mail yesterday... Now, I need the temperatures to go up above freezing!! I am anxious to give this thing a shot.. .Thanks guys for all your input!! You all really helped a lot!!!! I'll take before and after pics of the paint and post...