Which PC???

[AL-53]

Hello..I have been lurking here for awhile reading all the info I can. I am not a Detailer by any means...just a clan car person..I just got a new Red Ford Ranger and a green Honda .and i want to keep them up..I have been reading on the polshing using a PC..now my Question is what model is better for me...a 7336 or a 7424..please explain the difference in the both...remember I have never used one before ..just used pain elbow grease..but now I have a bad shoulder so need some power other than my own power.. Thanks so much

Al

[Boss_429]

AL-53,

Welcome to DC!

The 7424 and 7336 are the same machine.......... used the same. I believe the difference is in how they come configured. The 7424 comes with the polishing pad, and the 7336 comes with the sanding pad. I like to outfit them with a good 5" hook & loop backing plate, with 6 1/2 pads. Other`s outfit them a little differently.

Hope this helps.

[awd330]

The 7424, 7336, 7242SP, and 7336SP are all the same basic machine. What differs is the included accessories. I believe the 7424`s come with 5" counterweights, while the 7336`s have 6" counterweights. Some come with a polishing pad, a sanding pad, or both. Vendors may also offer bonus kits which include both counterweights and a velcro backing plate.

Here are some links that you may find useful -

PC for beginners (http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/detailing/forum.php?postid=1430487&page=1)

Detailer`s Dream (http://www.roadfly.org/magazine/7/porter_cable_buffer.3.html)

PC accessorizing (http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14421)

Buffing out swirl marks (http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14213)

I personally prefer to use a 6" counterweight and 6" velcro backing plate with 7.5" pads. However, many other DC members prefer to use 5" counterweights and 5" backing plates with 6.5" pads. There`s no right or wrong answer here.

[awd330]

Boss - you must type faster than me. :)

[jimmybuffit]

Coastaltool.com Kit (http://coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/port/pr7424.htm?L+coastest+lvkv9676ffec97ec+1080176036)

This is what you need.

Jim

[JimS]

Originally posted by jimmybuffit
Coastaltool.com Kit (http://coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/port/pr7424.htm?L+coastest+lvkv9676ffec97ec+1080176036)

This is what you need.

Jim

Dwayne, the guy who makes this site possible sells them at www.premiumautocare.com

You might want to let him "wet his beak" :rolleyes: :lmfao

[awd330]

Actually, it`s
Coastal Tool 7424 Polisher and Sander (http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/port/pr7424.htm?L+coastest+qvkx8969ffdbd9db+1080181070)

But, as Jim said, you can also support a Detail City sponsor by purchasing through PAC. Don`t forget the 10% discount for members as well as the free shipping offer for the month of March.

[zesty-man]

i got my P/C fro my dad`s friend, however i learned that it was missing the handle. is the handle necessary to opeate the P/C?

[JimS]

Originally posted by zesty-man
i got my P/C fro my dad`s friend, however i learned that it was missing the handle. is the handle necessary to opeate the P/C?
NO.

[zesty-man]

thanks

[AL-53]

thanks everyone for getting back to me on this...I am going to get one after reading all the info you sent me..then go get a decent hood or trunk lid at a friends junk yard ..practice on that ..them attempt to do my girl friends car..if that comes out good then will do my 04 truck..
Thanks
Al