How to clean the new kids

**Lexuslvr** · 06-26-2005, 06:39 PM

One more question folks. Would it be better to get a true rotary polisher like a Porter Cable 7428 or use a DA?

**White95Max** · 06-26-2005, 08:30 PM

If you`re a newbie to detailing by machine, you don`t want to get a rotary until you get lots of practice with a PC. A rotary can cause plenty of damage if used improperly, while a PC is very paint-friendly. Start with the PC and after a while if you decide that the PC isn`t what you need it to be, then start looking into a rotary.

**Lexuslvr** · 06-27-2005, 06:44 PM

OOPS, more questions! :-)

What is the difference in the Sonus DAS and DFX pads?

**jetskie** · 06-28-2005, 11:57 AM

Not that much other than each one uses a different foam that changes the cutting ability. I know that both sonus system are similar that each has a cut, polish and finish pad but there is still some variables within each catagory. I would use the DAS pads as they were more designed for the PC and the foams are a little softer which is more designed for the hobbist detailer like you. The cutting pad is mopre of a dual purpose cutting/polish which is more suited for the newer cars you have.

**imported_Denzil** · 06-28-2005, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by White95Max

You can`t say that for sure...dealers can and do mess up paint worse than what you could fix with a light polish. As far as swirls in the paint, white is great! Even if there are swirls, you may not be able to even see them.

Oh yeah... forgot about those idiots.

Anyway, white is pretty friendly on the eyes! Even though there may be swirlmarks, they aren`t as noticeable. :woohoo:

**Lexuslvr** · 06-28-2005, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by jetskie

Not that much other than each one uses a different foam that changes the cutting ability. I know that both sonus system are similar that each has a cut, polish and finish pad but there is still some variables within each category. I would use the DAS pads as they were more designed for the PC and the foams are a little softer which is more designed for the hobbist detailer like you. The cutting pad is more of a dual purpose cutting/polish which is more suited for the newer cars you have.

OK, thanks!

I have a feeling that even though I am not going to be doing this for a living (well not yet anyway) I may end up doing it all the time with 3 cars PLUS all my friends and families cars!

**Lexuslvr** · 06-29-2005, 12:49 PM

Do the people in the know around here have any recommendations as to where to order the PC? Any discounts available to Autopia members?

Thanks!

**sillystanger** · 06-29-2005, 08:00 PM

As someone pointed out previously on this thread, Lowes sells the PC (7336) for a little over a hundred. I grabbed one last weekend from a local Lowes store... strangely, I couldn`t find the product when I searched my local Lowes store online, but they did stock it locally. When I researched prices online, the best deal was by Coastal Tools: http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...4fb+1120142439

Again the 7336 and the 7424 are the same tool other than different pads/counterweights. I ordered the Sonus DAS pads and backing plate from Autopia as I prefer to patronize them when prices are competitive.

**White95Max** · 06-30-2005, 01:52 AM

I bought mine at Coastal Tool for $119. That was for the PC 7424, 6" backing plate, and both counterweights (5" and 6"). Of course it also came with the crappy factory pad, but I`ve never used that one.

**Lexuslvr** · 07-01-2005, 09:24 AM

OK, went to Lowe`s and they didn`t have the 7336 so I found a 7424 down the street. I have ordered the Sonus DAS pads from Autopia. Now all I have to do is get the product. I am chomping at the bit to get started on thee vehicles!

**BigAl3** · 07-02-2005, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Lexuslvr

OK, went to Lowe`s and they didn`t have the 7336 so I found a 7424 down the street. I have ordered the Sonus DAS pads from Autopia. Now all I have to do is get the product. I am chomping at the bit to get started on thee vehicles!

:spot :hifive:

**Lexuslvr** · 07-02-2005, 07:25 PM

OK, I spent the day buffing, polishing and waxing "the kids". I would love to post some pics but I can`t upload any. I don`t want to post the small ones here.

I have to admit, the cars after the PC are INCREDIBLE!