The New 7424

**Jesstzn** · 04-18-2009, 04:20 PM

I saw a thread somewhere and be darned if I can find it again.... There is supposed to be a new revised 7424 out thats more powerful ..

Porter Cable site doesn`t show it ... anyone have any info on it and is it on the market now? And if so from who?

TYIA.

**E300Diesel** · 04-18-2009, 04:58 PM

AutoGeek has a pre-sale on it now. I can tell you that :spot

**BigAl3** · 04-18-2009, 06:46 PM

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...le-7435-a.html

**Jesstzn** · 04-18-2009, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by michakaveli

AutoGeek has a pre-sale on it now. I can tell you that :spot

I couldn`t even find it on thier site ..... when is the release date?

**E300Diesel** · 04-19-2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Jesstzn

I couldn`t even find it on thier site ..... when is the release date?

Porter Cable 7424XP

**Jesstzn** · 04-19-2009, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by michakaveli

Porter Cable 7424XP

TY .. I wonder what the price is going to be?

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 04-19-2009, 01:12 PM

I`ll take one for under $149.

**Setec Astronomy** · 04-19-2009, 08:04 PM

Porter Cable 7424XP Car Buffer / Polisher at Tools Plus

**Mer2112** · 04-20-2009, 07:04 AM

$115.50 shipped, not bad.

**Jesstzn** · 04-20-2009, 07:28 AM

I might just order one ...

I wonder is Autogeek has the same pricing ..

**blk45** · 04-20-2009, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Jesstzn

I might just order one ...

I wonder is Autogeek has the same pricing ..

No, but they will price match.

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 04-20-2009, 10:27 AM

$109 - sold.

While Im at tools plus, I`ll force more purchses to capitalize on that $6.50 shipping charge.

**JoTheDetailer** · 04-20-2009, 11:25 AM

^ Do you mean you bought it already? Autogeek is still waiting for the arrival.

**superchargedg** · 04-20-2009, 05:35 PM

It will still be owned by the flex 3401.

**DinoV** · 04-21-2009, 06:20 PM

Well I have also been thinking about getting the new 7424xp if I can wait till May and not opt for the G110. Hopefully, it will be as reliable as the 7424. The Flex may own the 7424xp, but there are points to consider.

1. I see alot of the pros still using a pc and will not part with it.

2. The pc can use smaller pads and carpet brushes.

3. With the new KB method, Kevin Brown recommends the pc over the Flex with this comment. Hope its ok to quote him.

"I think the best option for you would be a random orbital polisher because there is very little steering of the machine when put under a heavy pressure. As long as the pad can spin and not flat-spot (quit turning because it has contoured and then shaped to the panel), you should see great results. For heavy defect removal, a small diameter cutting pad (4" to 5.5") is ideal. Generally, these pads tend to be stiffer than their polishing or finishing pad counterparts, so the flat-spot situation is abnormal.

Knowing this, the Flex should be your third choice.

The Makita BO6040 is a great option because if you desire a forced rotation, you simply can switch this dual mode machine to force the rotation. However- the orbit size is quite a bit smaller than that of the Meguiar`s G220 (7/32" for the Makita, 10/32" for the Meguiar`s), so there will be a noticable difference when using tall or soft buffing pads.

The G220 has a higher OPM, too, but that is not necessarily a deal breaker for the Makita. In my experience, I have noticed that a larger stroke size can keep the pad spinning more effectively than a high OPM.

I would opt for the G220 if it were me.

You`ll get a good amount of drive capability, and it is comfortable to use.

The Makita is a close second because of the dual mode, and it has a smaller stroke so it should feel a bit smoother when running the machine at higher speeds."

This was off a UK forum thats why its about the G220.

In my case, I already have a rotary and as much as I would like a Flex,(hopefully sometime in the future) the pc seems to be a better fit. You just need to weigh your options/needs, then make your decision.

I`ve read a thousand posts on which towels to buy. Man this detailing stuff can make ya crazy.