what pc to buy?...URGENT!!!!

**Brian_Brice** · 02-08-2006, 06:58 PM

on the verge of purchasing a pc thanks to all you guys making me jealous with how high regard you all hold them in. ive just been using a cheap orbital, which model should i buy and how easy to use?

**imported_flatstick** · 02-08-2006, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by VaSuperShine

on the verge of purchasing a pc thanks to all you guys making me jealous with how high regard you all hold them in. ive just been using a cheap orbital, which model should i buy and how easy to use?

Lowe`s has them for $109. it is the 7336. then from there you will need a backing plate and a pad kit. can get one through Autopia, Excel Detail, Autogeek. hope that gets you started. you will be a changed man after you use it :woohoo:

**zippymbr** · 02-08-2006, 07:05 PM

Just go get the 7336Sp from lowes it comes set up as a 6 inch with both sanding pad and buffing pad which you will prob never use. Costal tool has a good deal on them for buying online. Which PC you buy does not matter, the only difference is the counter weight which is like 5 bucks. Some come with accessories, but most people buy it for the PC not the stuff that comes with it.

**Brian_Brice** · 02-08-2006, 07:06 PM

http://www.topoftheline.com/porter-cable-polisher.html

sees how i dont know what a backing plate is does this model come with one and is this a good buy?

**White95Max** · 02-08-2006, 07:07 PM

The 7424 is the commonly-available unit to buy online. Lowes sells the 7336sp. Either one is the same price (or close) and it essentially the same machine.

**White95Max** · 02-08-2006, 07:10 PM

The package on TOL includes two backing plates. They also sell the 7424 and 7336 by themselves.

I`d get the machine only, then order flexible urethane plates and foam pads from Excel.

**WSUcommuter** · 02-08-2006, 07:17 PM

I got mine at Lowe`s for $109.00 I ordered the pad and backing plate kit from Meguire`s Online and have not looked back since. :buffing:

**Brian_Brice** · 02-08-2006, 07:19 PM

thank you all for such quick replies, im getting pretty good results with hand and orbital i think as you can all check in my photos, i assume the results will be much better and honestly cant wait to get my hands on it. why the hell am i so excited about a buffer? lol ive never been so into my work before im just glad i have a place like this to come and ask you pros if im doing the right things it really means alot to me and i cant wait for the day i can do the same for others.

**Tasty** · 02-08-2006, 08:22 PM

If I were in the market right now I would take a serious look at that new Griot`s buffer or the similar Dewalt model (or Chinese knock off). Sounds a bit more powerful, but with all the idiot proofing of a PC.

**Djmigs** · 02-08-2006, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Tasty

If I were in the market right now I would take a serious look at that new Griot`s buffer or the similar Dewalt model (or Chinese knock off). Sounds a bit more powerful, but with all the idiot proofing of a PC.

:werd: :waxing:

**malibujim** · 02-08-2006, 11:01 PM

I had read that Lowe`s carries the PC for a good price, but after going to 2 Lowes, they said they don`t carry them anymore (at least at these stores). I ordered a package deal on-line - you gotta buy the backing plate and pads anyway. Got it with no sales tx and free shipping. Biggest problem is trying to figure out which pads you want; this stuff adds up in a hurry$$$$.

**Chan** · 02-08-2006, 11:07 PM

I love how I got my PC for $69.99. Gonna put it into use this weekend.

**Setec Astronomy** · 02-08-2006, 11:15 PM

So which one did you go for, the TOL bundle?

**BigAl3** · 02-08-2006, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by Tasty

If I were in the market right now I would take a serious look at that new Griot`s buffer or the similar Dewalt model (or Chinese knock off). Sounds a bit more powerful, but with all the idiot proofing of a PC.

i actually wouldn`t pick up the griots buffer just yet. it`s still fairly new, and according to someone who has already tested it thus far, it basically achieves the same result(s) as the pc. i would like to see more testing and the longevity on the machine...