British Columbian ~ Hello~

**Edison_Chen** · 11-06-2005, 04:32 PM

Out of curiousity.. and any of you know how to use a PC?

I`m interested in someone gettin someone to PC my car.. lol..

**Bonka** · 12-04-2005, 12:50 AM

I do. It`s random orbital so it`s idiotproof with mild pads, polishes and waxes. Only when you start using compounds and rough pads could an inexperienced person cause some damage.

**JohnZ3MC** · 01-23-2006, 12:55 AM

Hi fellas,

I`m new to Autopia also. I live in Sidney, B.C., just a little north of Victoria but drive a bit to Vanc, Whistler, Kelowna, Kamloops, etc. (charter / sightseeing bus). No, I don`t detail the bus, only the car.

I`ve used a million cleaning products over the years and am always looking for the newest, best products and techniques around.

-John C.

**Edison_Chen** · 03-01-2006, 08:22 PM

For people in the Lower Mainland, where is the cheapest place to purchase a Porter Cable 7424?

**mcnab** · 03-01-2006, 08:56 PM

Im in Victoria as well (In the Sidney area up on Dean Park)

**Black240SX** · 03-01-2006, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by Edison_Chen

For people in the Lower Mainland, where is the cheapest place to purchase a Porter Cable 7424?

The Lowes store in Bellingham.

While down there, stop by a PBE store and get a backing plate and foam pads to go with the PC.

**Edison_Chen** · 03-02-2006, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by Black240SX

The Lowes store in Bellingham.

While down there, stop by a PBE store and get a backing plate and foam pads to go with the PC.

thxs.... i`ll take a look when I have time..

How much would the border tax me for bring the pc and stuff back? :think:

**JohnZ3MC** · 03-02-2006, 01:43 AM

Originally Posted by Edison_Chen

thxs.... i`ll take a look when I have time..

How much would the border tax me for bring the pc and stuff back? :think:

I know you`re asking about borders and importing and gst with an American purchase, but as a reference, here in Vic. the PC 7336 (6 inch version) retails for around $200 Canadian, taxes extra of course.

If you`re in Victoria, the tool place/saw place on Bridge St. has them, and carcaresmart in Burnaby has them for about $190 Can.

-John C.

**Edison_Chen** · 03-02-2006, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by JohnZ3MC

I know you`re asking about borders and importing and gst with an American purchase, but as a reference, here in Vic. the PC 7336 (6 inch version) retails for around $200 Canadian, taxes extra of course.

If you`re in Victoria, the tool place/saw place on Bridge St. has them, and carcaresmart in Burnaby has them for about $190 Can.

-John C.

thxs I`ll also give that place a shot too..

**vicvic** · 03-02-2006, 02:33 AM

There`s no duty on PC.. but GST/PST. since PC is made in USA. I got mine from Lowe`s for $108 USD.. I didn`t got taxed when I come back. Anyway, with the exchange rate that low for us.. you are looking at around $145CAD if they tax you.. + gas money.

Vic

**Edison_Chen** · 03-02-2006, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by vicvic

There`s no duty on PC.. but GST/PST. since PC is made in USA. I got mine from Lowe`s for $108 USD.. I didn`t got taxed when I come back. Anyway, with the exchange rate that low for us.. you are looking at around $145CAD if they tax you.. + gas money.

Vic

yea I know its pretty cheap, thats why I`m probably goin to purchase one soon..

Places like Downtown Auto Spa charges about 200ish for the PC7424 before tax...

**Bonka** · 03-09-2006, 06:21 AM

Get the 7336 at CarCareSmart for $190. Free shipping. Comes with a slightly larger backing plate.

**Edison_Chen** · 03-25-2006, 02:56 PM

Update:

Went down to Seattle, stayed overnight at my friends house. Purchased a PC 7336SP for about 109 USD before tax. After tax it came to $118.xx USD

Hopefully when the weather is warmer, I`ll purchase some more products (polish, pads, etc.) and try it out on my mom`s car first...

**vicvic** · 03-25-2006, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Edison_Chen

Update:

Went down to Seattle, stayed overnight at my friends house. Purchased a PC 7336SP for about 109 USD before tax. After tax it came to $118.xx USD

Hopefully when the weather is warmer, I`ll purchase some more products (polish, pads, etc.) and try it out on my mom`s car first...

Nice to know haha.. I tried on my dad`s car first when I got it.... if you wanna just try some polishes.. let me know.. I have menzerna, poorboys, meguiars, and some 3M.