Should I own a pcxp??? help!

jose206 · 10-02-09, 02:38

Im trying to decide if owning one of these is essential for getting the best results on paint finishes or if its ever a time safer?? when have you found your self reaching for this machine? I own a makita and dewalt and am wondering if I should add this to my set up.

BigAl3 · 10-02-09, 02:55

everyone should own a DA - you can use it for applying glazes, lsps, and doing carpets, etc...

jose206 · 10-02-09, 04:12

what's lsps?

BigAl3 · 10-02-09, 07:37

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Originally Posted by jose206

what's lsps?

last step products...

jose206 · 10-02-09, 10:57

Any one else? I need to hear what your thoughts are. I've been doing this for about a year only... is a da a must?

Legacy99 · 10-03-09, 01:00

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Originally Posted by jose206

Any one else? I need to hear what your thoughts are. I've been doing this for about a year only... is a da a must?

For just doing carpets alone, it's a must. Plus what BigAl said and to take out the holograms left by your rotary.

Scottwax · 10-03-09, 06:52

I use my rotary for corrections and my G110 for 1 polishing step details (not everyone cares about 100% swirl free paint) and for carpets.

DaGonz · 10-03-09, 07:29

Would you only have a couple of screwdriver and an adjustable wrench in your toolbox?

Like an array of compounds, polishes and LSPs, the Porter Cable is another tool in the detailing arsenal.

DavidB · 10-03-09, 09:16

With the proper pad and polish you can get a 100% swirl- hologram-free finish with a rotary. The DA just makes it a lot easier. I don't know about you, but holding that rotary all day gets old.

AeroCleanse · 10-03-09, 09:39

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Originally Posted by DavidB

With the proper pad and polish you can get a 100% swirl- hologram-free finish with a rotary. The DA just makes it a lot easier. I don't know about you, but holding that rotary all day gets old.

Its not too bad if you only work on flat surfaces. The vertical panels are the killers. Maybe I need to workout more.

David Fermani · 10-03-09, 10:50

I've only used a rotary since day 1 one and kept a DA around for applying wax. Now with the recent technology change, I wouldn't be w/o one for correction. I love me PCXP.

JuneBug · 10-03-09, 07:28

The new PCXP is great, like having a old pc with another speed on the dial. Only complaint I have is that the new design doesn't like to sit flat when you sit it down, price you pay for rounding the corners.