PC7424 questions...

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Okay, so I've been around here for a short time now and have found this site to be extremely helpful for me. I'm learning new things every day and already can see a difference in how well my car is being maintained.

It seems that the bulk of the people here use a PC7424 for polishing their cars and I plan to buy one from one of the site sponsors in the coming weeks providing I have some more side jobs come through to help fund it and the supplies I'll need to go with it, as it's quite an investment.

My black car has a decent shine to it right now, since it's an 06 model, but there is minimal swirling that I'd like to eliminate/minimize, but I'm afraid that I'm going to get this PC, try it, only to find that I made a swirly mess out of my new car.

My question is just how easy is this PC to use? I mean...am I going to be able to plug it in and get started and see instant results?...or am I going to be frustrated, working with it for months to figure it out and have to live with a swirly mess until I learn how to use it properly? Is there a science to it, or is it pretty easy?

I've seen so many dark cars with swirl marks and haloing all over them and I don't want to suffer that fate.

Any encouragement or tips would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!
 
The 7424 is extremely easy to use and it is a great investment. As someone who uses a rotarty alot sometimes its nice to use to PC for its size and weight. I can hold it in the palm of my hand and move it around with ease and not feel tired.

For the swirls its great, spread the swirl remover (I like the SSR line) at around 3-4 speed setting, then turn it up to 5-6 and work it in until the polish begins to break down. I have been able to remove almost everything by just using my PC.

I recommend it and imagine almost everyone on this board would too.
 
I just purchased a PC earlier this year. This machine is definitely made for ease of use. I really don't know how you could screw up with it. Plus, for me it paid for itself the first time I used it. I can't imagine detailing w/o it now.
 
I also have a black car and I thought the finish was decent even though the car is several years old. I washed, clayed barred and started to use the PC on the hood with SSR 2.5 and then finishing with SSR 1. Hand detailing cannot come close to what you can accomplish with the PC. I hesitated in making the purchase and eventually said ...this is something I must purchase. It is easy to use. Check back to this site for periodic information on how to use.

You will be well pleased with the purchase...
 
I just did my new Black 2006 Azera with a PC7424. I never used one before but with the help and advice of the people on this forum it was easy. I have never had a car shine as much as this one after following the advace on many here.

Washed Car
Clayed
Used PC7424 with ClearKote Red Moose Glaze
Waxed with Soveran Wax by hand
Finished with ClearKote Quick Shine
Wheels done with Poorboy's Bold n Bright

Some Photos:

http://www2.lightband.com/~sjoseph/hazera1.jpg
http://www2.lightband.com/~sjoseph/hazera2.jpg
http://www2.lightband.com/~sjoseph/hazera4.jpg
http://www2.lightband.com/~sjoseph/hazera3.jpg
 
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