PC 7424 Malfunctioning?

[ArMiXiA]

Hey guys,

Last year I really got into car detailing and bought all the gear for it but ended up not using any of the items. To get to the point I opened my brand new porter cable out of the box today about 1 year and 3 months after I ordered the PC + Lake Country Pad package from Autogeek. I used it for about a good 30min on setting 1 since I didnt know at first there were higher settings but about 15min in I smelled burning plastic. At 30 min I had to use the griip handle to polish or else it would be so hot that my skin would get burned. Anyone else had this happen? Im considering whether I should just cut my losses and buy a new one or what? Im using a power outlet in my garage if that matters any.



Any ideas are helpful thanks guys.

[imported_Devilsown]

I know they get hot from the friction that anything moving that fast would produe, but so hot it burns your hand, I might call Porter CAble on that one.

[Eliot Ness]

............I used it for about a good 30min on setting 1 since I didnt know at first there were higher settings but about 15min in I smelled burning plastic. At 30 min I had to use the griip handle to polish or else it would be so hot that my skin would get burned. Anyone else had this happen? Im considering whether I should just cut my losses and buy a new one or what? Im using a power outlet in my garage if that matters any.............If you think buying a new one is cheaper than having yours serviced then go ahead and waste the money. You already started one thread about this same problem:



http://www.autopia.org/forum/machine-polishing/109097-pc-routine.html



Did you ever check to see if the backing plate was rubbing against the PC housing? Did you check the link I provided to see if there was a service center near you? Or are you just waiting for someone to tell you to buy a new one?



If you decide on buying a new one stay away from the Griots. Look at another PC or better yet a UDM, Meg`s G110 (http://www.autodetailingsolutions.com/meguiars-G110-polisher.htm), or a Flex 3401 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=246).

[Brace1]

.. Did you check the link I provided to see if there was a service center near you? Or are you just waiting for someone to tell you to buy a new one? :LOLOL now that`s just too good.

[jfelbab]

FWIW, Most ACE hardware stores are authorized service centers.