Buying first PC...have 2 in models in mind ..need help

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lpandroc

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Well..Im doing it...laying down the cash for a new PC..No more working the car by hand or an orbital. I have narrowed it down to the Dewalt DW849 or CMA has a "Spinoff" type PC called the Vector (less $$$)...I know you get what you pay for but here is the condition of my car...and you all tell me:



2000 Volvo S70...well taken care of AIO/SG from th beginning...shinny paint...a blemishes of water spots on the hood, roof and trunk..a few clarcoat scratches...aside from that ..not too bad..sooooo



I will not use this thing everyday...only on occasions when applying SMR or Klasse (stage 1,Red bottle)



What type of pads and backing plate will I need to keep the car in shape with this condition paint?



What PC should I go with ..CMA likes the old school Dewalt..I like the sturdiness of the machine...



the Vector..looks sturdy, but what so cheap?...



Im a new PC user...so,Im a bit cautious and nervous...Both models just need a plate and a few pads...am I forgeting something?...Any advice wil be good..Thanks all...much apprecited from the experts like you...Lance
 
I don't tell people what they should or shouldn't buy but merely make suggestions.. so on that note, I use the 7424 with 6.5" backing plate with a whack of pads.



I used the Dewalt and find it nice.. I kinda like it better. It seems more "heavy duty" and professional like than my 7424.



I use all Lake Country Pads..



I use 3 designated Orange pads for compound work



I use a designated white pad for AIO's



I use a designated grey/black of SG's



I use a MF bonnet for removing SG's



a good site is properautocare.com and read the section of buffers/polishers.



and that's good enough for me..
 
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Well..Im doing it...laying down the cash for a new PC..No more working the car by hand or an orbital. I have narrowed it down to the Dewalt DW849 or CMA has a "Spinoff" type PC called the Vector (less $$$)...I know you get what you pay for but here is the condition of my car...and you all tell me:



2000 Volvo S70...well taken care of AIO/SG from th beginning...shinny paint...a blemishes of water spots on the hood, roof and trunk..a few clarcoat scratches...aside from that ..not too bad..sooooo



I will not use this thing everyday...only on occasions when applying SMR or Klasse (stage 1,Red bottle)



What type of pads and backing plate will I need to keep the car in shape with this condition paint?



What PC should I go with ..CMA likes the old school Dewalt..I like the sturdiness of the machine...



the Vector..looks sturdy, but what so cheap?...



Im a new PC user...so,Im a bit cautious and nervous...Both models just need a plate and a few pads...am I forgeting something?...Any advice wil be good..Thanks all...much apprecited from the experts like you...Lance
 
Use the search engine. I am going to list the meguiars pads. For general use you can't go wrong with 2 6 inch polishing foam pads and a 6 inch finishing pad. Get the dewalt.
 
You might regret something less than a PC. Getting an appropriate tool make the polishing a lot less frustrating on the user. One guy just said he picked up a PC 7336 for $109 at Lowes - check it out. Get the Lake Country pads from TOL - at minimum 3 yellow (cutting), 3 white (polishing) and 3 finishing (charcoal). Make sure you have some Eagle One Wipe & Shine - it help you get the AOI on thinly and helps with streak removal.
 
I think the dewalt and vector you are mentioning are rotarty polishers?



But as far as PC's go, I also have the 7336 from loews and it's great.
 
lpandroc said:
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The pro's and cons of the DeWalt and Vector buffers have been discussed before. You calling rotary buffers a "PC" is probably going to confuse some people as to which one you want.



Btw, it's up to the Mods where the threads get moved. Sorry, but we don't take requests.
 
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