Got my PC today, and I`ve got some questions

[lemans23]

Hey all, I got my PC today finally WOOT!



Anyway, I was testing it out on my car with some SSR2 with the white pad it comes with. It did take down some of the swirls (I wasn`t expecting it to anyway), but that`s not the "problem" at hand. The PC seriously like jars my arms. It doesn`t like bounce up and down or anything, but it seriously shakes the **** outta me. It`s where I know that if I wasn`t just testing it in a small spot for 30 seconds that I wouldn`t be able to stand it for hours when I use it for real. Any ideas as to why this is, or is that just how it works? Thanks.



-Dave

[lemans23]

Oh and also, what`s that little spacer in there for? I wasn`t using it (kept it though).

[Eliot Ness]

Try using it w/o the handle..... I have never used the handle on mine. Here is a thread that talks about it:



http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=67785



There are more threads about this in the Machine Polishing (http://autopia.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=105) forum, just do a search on vibration or vibrate.



Also, be careful using that white pad that came with the PC, some members have had it come apart on them.

[lemans23]

I stopped using it altogether. Yes, I was using the handle, I`ll see if there`s any difference.

[lemans23]

Oh, and I`m also going to be using 6.5" lake country pads. Do I need to get a larger counter weight? (using what comes iwth the 7424 stock).

[Eliot Ness]

Oh, and I`m also going to be using 6.5" lake country pads. Do I need to get a larger counter weight? (using what comes iwth the 7424 stock).I really don`t think it will make any difference if you have the 5" or 6" counterweight. I have a 5" weight and use a 5" backing plate and run pads from about 6" to 7.5" w/o any problems. The weights come into play more if you`re using it as a sander:



http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3330

[lemans23]

So will the orange pad w/ SSR2 remove most swirl marks?

[martinager]

oh boy, youve got some research to do! hehe



Honestly, read, read, and read some more. always take a look at what people do in the click n brag section.



Check this out:

http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=77721





And buy this:

http://www.autogeek.net/mgvideo.html



Its nice to see someone doing it and demonstrating techniques to you if your just starting this.

[SilverFocusZX3]

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And buy this:

http://www.autogeek.net/mgvideo.html



Its nice to see someone doing it and demonstrating techniques to you if your just starting this.



Is the Meguiars video available as a DVD anywhere? I dont own a VHS player.

[lemans23]

Bump for finding out where to get Klasse locally.

[superstring]

Is the Meguiars video available as a DVD anywhere? I dont own a VHS player.



I don`t know about that one, but there`s another entitled "How to use the PC for show car results/ 1960 Tuxedo Black Corvette":





http://www.showcargarage.com/



http://www.showcargarage.com/index.php?page=1960Corvette



It`s pretty good; Mike Phillips gets a little long winded/repetitious, but there are a lot of useful instructions/tips.