Time to buy a new Polisher, Need Help!!

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Ok, I am going to buy a new Polisher and I need everyone's input on what is the best path to take. I have read all the threads and articles and it appears everyone is all about the PC 7424. Is that the right way to go? I have seen it on TOL for $210 with all the accessories pads, scrub brush, etc, is this a good deal?



If not where can I buy the machine solo cheap and all the accessories cheap? Where can you find the scrub brush and a carrying case?



What about the Makita and DeWalt?:confused:
 
There are cheaper places - check out Coastal Tool or do a web search for that make & model - you'll get dozens of hits. I bought mine locally for about $136 (instant gratification) and ordered the DAP-KIT from CMA - it arrived 4 days later
 
Many of us have bought the PC at Coastal Tool. See it here: http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/...24.htm?L+coastest+jqhy7878ff079807+1069956953



Lowes sells the same basic machine for $109. Read the Coastal Tool page (the "skinny"...) to learn the diffs between model numbers.



Makita and DeWalt do not sell a random orbital polisher like the PC. What we talk about with those mfr's are their rotary polishers.



I usually buy my pads from TOL. Their prices are real good and shipping is reasonable.
 
~One man’s opinion~



Detailers Paradise PC 7336 + Storage case $145(you’ve read the various threads so you’ll know differences 7424 vs 7336



Top of the line for foam pads / backing plate(s)



It really is the one tool that really does make ‘all the difference’ to the detailing experience





Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/



justadumbarchitect
 
I got mine from Coastal Tool... Key decission points were



1) Lowest price $119

2) Came with Velcro backing plate

3) came with 5 & 6 " counter weights
 
I second Jesstzn. Bought mine at Coastal and also bought the Lake Country pads from Top of the line.
 
TOGWT said:
~One man’s opinion~



Detailers Paradise PC 7336 + Storage case $145(you’ve read the various threads so you’ll know differences 7424 vs 7336



Top of the line for foam pads / backing plate(s)



It really is the one tool that really does make ‘all the difference’ to the detailing experience





Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/



justadumbarchitect
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Wow! Great site! I am buying the carrying case for the PC. I just got the Makita and the Makita bag for it.
 
TOGWT said:
~One man’s opinion~



Detailers Paradise PC 7336 + Storage case $145(you’ve read the various threads so you’ll know differences 7424 vs 7336
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think .. but not sure .. wiht this one you still need the backing pad ..



To me Coastal tool for the 7424 and TOL for a few pads is the way to go .



$119 for the 7424 from Coastal



$ 45 for 6 assorted pads from TOL



S/T $154



shipping 2 x $7.50 = $15



total $169
 
Thanks for the comments and traffic. A few things to consider are the quality of the backing plate, and shipping costs. At DP any order over $100 ships free. Sorry if this comes across as too commercial, but I want to make sure you a looking at the entire scope of the transaction.
 
I got my 7424 from Coastal Tool and 6- 7.5 inch pads from Top of the Line. My total cost was about $185. I think you come out with more for your money buying separately. The 7424 comes with a 5 inch counterweight installed, but Coastal throws in the 6 inch for free. You'll need a size 15 Torx driver to change it out. You'll like the 7424, I'm just a hobbyist, but have picked up a couple family jobs and its paid for itself already.
 
When you add on the scrub brush which I have seen for $13 it drives the price a lot closer to the $200 price. Does anyone use their PC to do carpets?

On another note AutoGeek had the 32oz AIO and SG for $55, is that a good deal?
 
Nick@DParadise said:
Thanks for the comments and traffic. A few things to consider are the quality of the backing plate, and shipping costs. At DP any order over $100 ships free. Sorry if this comes across as too commercial, but I want to make sure you a looking at the entire scope of the transaction.
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I ordered from you folks today based on this thread! I bought the PC carrying case. I have been looking for it for AGES!



I spoke to a lovely woman on the phone. She was very nice and a pleasure to speak with concerning detailing. I told her about this site.



I have bookmarked you folks and hope to return for more purchases.



Thanks! :xyxthumbs
 
I also placed an order for the PC 7424. I bought the package from TOL with all the pads for $210 and the carrying case from Coastal Tool for $20. You all were extremely helpful and thanks for all the insight. I felt like when I got everything listerd that I wanted the package deal seemed reasonable and it would come all together.



Once again thanks!!!
 
I bought my PC7424 from CoastalTool ($109!) with the counterweight, et al. I mostly use pads from CMA, altho just got a white Meg'd pad which i really like.



Regarding the carpet issue, I really like my B&D Scumbuster! ($35-$40 Target, WalMart, etc) Check this out! It is one of the best tools I have! On a par with the PC!



Jim
 
Just wanted to thank the main man jimamary for the advice on the Scumbuster! Wal-Mart sells it for $29 on their website. I went to Lowe's and they priced match the item plus 10% since theirs was priced at $39. So I paid $25.88 and it looks like a cool tool!! Pays to pick up an extra battery!! Get the S500, it comes with everything.
 
jimamary said:




Regarding the carpet issue, I really like my B&D Scumbuster! ($35-$40 Target, WalMart, etc) Check this out! It is one of the best tools I have! On a par with the PC!



Jim
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:bow I love mine. Just happened to see it at Target one day. If you haven't done so, snag one of the gold batteries-lasts me a good 1 1/2 hours, more than enough to do 3 interiors.



PC will be my next major purchase.
 
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