Some advice on buying a PC please?

[Tempted2Speed]

Ok so Im new to detailing and Ive decided to buy a Porter Cable 7424xp. Ill only be using the PC for application of a sealant ie MPL or BFWD and a light polish ie 106FA or CG 3n Nano Polish(which I have right now). Also a backing plate and pads.



Im looking to only buy 3 pads or so since thats all I think Ill need, I also have 2 Durafoam 4" pads from CG



Any advice on what types of pads Ill need for what I said Ill be using them for? Looking to buy the Lake County ones from DetailedImage since thats where Im buying alot of other stuff from.

[BigAl3]

there`s the 5.5" 7 pad combo (you`ll need a 5" DA backing plate) and you can pick which ones you want. three orange, three white, and a black would be a good start. you can never have enough pads and eventually pick up some more later down the line. note: the 5.5" black pad is on sale right now (ends 10/14) so you might want to pick up another...



Lake Country 5.5" Lake Country Pad Kit - 7x Pads | Detailed Image



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[JohnKleven]

If you can afford it buy a cycle instead. You can do some correction work with it and it doesnt vibrate like the pc making your hands numb within a matter of minutes.

[shadowstep]

You might want to get (5.5" CCS) 2-3 Orange pads, 2-3 White Pads, and 2-3 Black Pads. The blue and red pads are nice for LSP because they are softer and have no cutting properties. But the quantities of the three color pads I mentioned should suffice doing an entire car IMO.

[Tempted2Speed]

If you can afford it buy a cycle instead. You can do some correction work with it and it doesnt vibrate like the pc making your hands numb within a matter of minutes.

Whats a cycle?

[Dubbin1]

Whats a cycle?

I think he was trying to say Cyclo, its another type of polisher that goes for about $280. IMO if anyone is going to spend that much then they should go with a Flex 3401.



You can do anything with the PC as you can with any other DA on the market. Just make sure you stick with 5.5" and smaller pads.

[Barry Theal]

If you can afford it buy a cycle instead. You can do some correction work with it and it doesnt vibrate like the pc making your hands numb within a matter of minutes.

Do you you peddle this cycle or is it gas powered? :chuckle: I would look into the griots machine as well.

[cheetoh]

I agree, Check out the Griots 6" Machine, I just purchased one and love it!!

[Barry Theal]

Cheetoh,

There a great orbital l machine that is for sure. John is that a gas powered cycle or a electric. Probally could be pnuematic to I guess. :LOLOL Still interested how this works? :lol