Bit the Bullet...PC

**Mmmph** · 10-31-2002, 10:33 PM

Well, I bought a 7424 and ordered the CMA DM kit with the Fall discount.

I`m lucky...I have 2 riding mowers, a Farmall tractor and my sister`s 1996 Chevy Cavalier on which to practice.

:xyxthumbs

**drewski59** · 10-31-2002, 10:40 PM

Good luck!:xyxthumbs

I haven`t `bit the bullet` yet. Maybe will when I get a bigger car.

:wavey

**eclemens** · 11-01-2002, 06:16 AM

I bought a PC too, but haven`t recieved my CMA pad kit yet. I also plan to "learn" on someone elses vehicles first :p Maybe the Tractor

VV

Originally posted by Mmmph

Well, I bought a 7424 and ordered the CMA DM kit with the Fall discount. I`m lucky...I have 2 riding mowers, a Farmall tractor and my sister`s 1996 Chevy Cavalier on which to practice.

:xyxthumbs

**shaf** · 11-01-2002, 02:53 PM

Lucky you - I`m still trying to get the damn bullet in my teeth!

**imported_Tony** · 11-01-2002, 03:04 PM

4DSC:

whats the problem, maybe someone can help.

**shaf** · 11-01-2002, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by rightlane

4DSC:

whats the problem, maybe someone can help.

Thanks rightlane. Apparently, all PC stuff comes through Canada in this little armpit area of the country called Guleph. And apparently, "...they`re out of 7335s till mid-October, we`ll call you when we get it in for you."

So here I am religiously checking my call display in the afternoons. :p

Yeah, I know I can get a 7336 sooner, but nooooooo, I wanted to do my dumb "experiment" and try all the combinations...

It`s beginning to cost me in terms of detailing joy, and time is running out on sunlight and warmth.

**ClayBartrug** · 11-01-2002, 03:42 PM

To those of you concerned about using your PC for the first time, and planning to try on lawnmowers, and the like, DON`T BE. I`m not gonna say don`t practice on something else, b.c for peace of mind, it can`t hurt.... But I laugh when I think if the first time I used my PC, with a polishing pad, SMR and on speed 1 and 2. Boy did i think I was doing well...

Now, I`m using cutting pads, and wool pads even with regularity....and fine cut rubbing compounds with great success. I rarely go below Speed 4, and spend most of time on #6...where you clearly get the best results for swirl removal.

Obviously everyone will go at their own pace, but don`t fret....it`s pretty easy to use...and an incredible tool for detailing!!!

Have fun with it, I know I do! :xyxthumbs

**Marj** · 11-01-2002, 03:43 PM

4DSC, I know what you mean. I`m from Burnaby and this time of the year can be miserable. Years ago I tried to wash the car outside and then bring it in the garage, but I couldn`t work fast enough before the water would freeze up on the car. Living in the car capital of the world, our biggest concern is keeping dust off surfaces. I wonder sometimes if I would be so into detailing as I am now. Then, it was how and when would I be getting a cabin cuiser so I could catch the big one.

I`ve owned a PC now for 2years and I use it primarily for applying waxes and glazes. My best investment was the Makita rotary. I was so jazzed that I even tried polishing the kitchen counter top and range top. The results I get on my cars are just short of phenominal with the Makita.

**cpaddock** · 11-02-2002, 01:44 PM

They are so nice. You will wonder why the heck you waited so long. Very easy to use also. Although I used it on my girl`s car first

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**Mmmph** · 11-05-2002, 01:19 PM

As I type this, it`s sitting in my lap.

Firstly, I bought my PC7424 from Coastal and it came installed with a "USE 5 INCH PAD ONLY" lead weight. Also included was a "USE 6 INCH PAD ONLY" lead weight. I plan to swap them out and use the 6" weight.

Secondly, the Hook & Loop Contour Pad #18002 that came with the Coastal kit is branded Porter-Cable and seems more robust than the Velcro Back-up Plate that came with the CMA kit. I plan to use the pad from Coastal.

Comments?

Gotta go...Muwhahahaha

**shaf** · 11-05-2002, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Mmmph

As I type this, it`s sitting in my lap.

Firstly, I bought my PC7424 from Coastal and it came installed with a "USE 5 INCH PAD ONLY" lead weight. Also included was a "USE 6 INCH PAD ONLY" lead weight. I plan to swap them out and use the 6" weight.

Secondly, the Hook & Loop Contour Pad #18002 that came with the Coastal kit is branded Porter-Cable and seems more robust than the Velcro Back-up Plate that came with the CMA kit. I plan to use the pad from Coastal.

Comments?

Gotta go...Muwhahahaha

Yes, weigh the two pads please!

And congratulations! :xyxthumbs

**C. Charles Hahn** · 11-05-2002, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Chris S

To those of you concerned about using your PC for the first time, and planning to try on lawnmowers, and the like, DON`T BE. I`m not gonna say don`t practice on something else, b.c for peace of mind, it can`t hurt.... But I laugh when I think if the first time I used my PC, with a polishing pad, SMR and on speed 1 and 2. Boy did i think I was doing well...

Now, I`m using cutting pads, and wool pads even with regularity....and fine cut rubbing compounds with great success. I rarely go below Speed 4, and spend most of time on #6...where you clearly get the best results for swirl removal.

Obviously everyone will go at their own pace, but don`t fret....it`s pretty easy to use...and an incredible tool for detailing!!!

Have fun with it, I know I do! :xyxthumbs

haha!! sounds just like me my first time "oh boy I hope this isnt too fast at speed 2!!" now its like "Speed 2?? Who needs it? I use SPEED 6!!"