Astouffer512 --
Welcome to the Forum !
Regarding your Porter Cable 7424 First, please make sure you plug it in and it runs through Speeds 1-6..
It is going to want to move around, especially on the highest speed, so hold onto it firmly when you turn that little switch on.. You will get the hang of it..
Then, you will need ---
1. The long, thin, 6" flat wrench that came with it, to be able to hold that 9/16" size nut still, while you thread on and tighten a new 5" Backing Plate on. The Backing Plate will have the threaded stud that screws in to the machine.
Here is a new wrench if you cant find the original one --
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/port...l#.XYGXltWpH3g
2. You need a 5" Backing Plate to put 5-1/2" Foam Pads on so you can use the machine.. Like this one---
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/da-5...l#.XYGYOdWpH3g
You need a little fiber washer to go between the backing plate and the threaded nut on the machine.. I think it may come with the Backing Plate.. If not ---
Here is the washer ---
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/lake...l#.XYGgsdWpH3g
If you want to use a smaller Backing Plate like 3", etc., they also sell them here at the Autopia Store..
3. You need Pads; I use Foam pads like these..
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/lc-h...l#.XYGY6dWpH3g
These Lake Country Hydro-Tech foam pads in the 5.5" size will work really well, and leave a really nice finish..
4. You need some sort of towel, microfiber, or otherwise to wipe up what you do when you get ready to use the machine..
There are lots of choices here at the Autopia Store or you can shop around, and if you see something, it`s ok to ask us if it is a good choice or not, etc..
5. Product/s to work on the paint of your vehicles... We can bridge that when you get ready, ok ??
6. A good, 14awg (gauge) 25 foot extension cord to be able to work down 1 side of the vehicle/s, then perhaps you have to unplug it and go to the other side, etc...
Hope the machine works ok ! I see it already has a counterweight on it that says use only a 5 inch pad...
Your machine perhaps came with a counterweight for a 6 inch pad, and maybe the owner of it changed it out so you could use smaller backing plates and pads, like I have done to mine..
That Side Handle can be unscrewed and installed on the opposite side of the machine if you want to use it but it`s on the wrong side for you.. I use those side handles on the left side (looking down at the machine) of any machine I use.. I like the 6-o`clock / 9-o`clock leverage, others like just the 6 (the bottom half of the machine), and put the other hand on the top of the machine.. See what feels good for you..
This machine will need to rotate the pad to be most effective in paint correction at any level.. it will also move forward at the same time; all of this action will cause it to vibrate in your hands. Over a period of time, this vibration may /may not bother you.. I know from experiences using machines like this design, that after so many hours using it without a break, it can numb your hands.. You may not like that part..
Your 2 Meguiars products will work great.. I would recommend using those.. I have never seen any Chemical Guys paint correction products do much good.. They have a
Zillion, mind-numbing, choices..
I tend to only use products that are -proven- over many years, to work predictably, reliably, etc., and fit my Business Plan..
If you are still wanting to learn more, we can talk about how to use this machine, what you can expect this technology to do, etc., when you want to talk about that part..
Ok, hope this helps !
Dan F
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