Where can I get a PC 2474XP 5-inch counterweight?

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D. Tail

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Apologies - I know PC counterweights have been discussed a lot, but I could really use some help here. According to the discussions I've read on the web, the 2474XP usually comes with a 5" counterweight. Mine came with the 6" one, which is not what I need as I am not planning to use anything larger than a 5" plate. I see the 6" weight in several places, but not the 5". Could someone point me in the right direction, please?

Alternatively: Is there a major difference in the performance of the two CW?
 
It's been years but I'm pretty sure I got mine from AutoGeek. That said, ask Vega, he may have them. Actually I put one in a Harbor Freight DA at the same time I repacked the grease in it. Probably catch it for saying this but it's actually very smooth considering it's a $50 polisher.
 
D. Tail said:
Apologies - I know PC counterweights have been discussed a lot, but I could really use some help here. According to the discussions I've read on the web, the 2474XP usually comes with a 5" counterweight. Mine came with the 6" one, which is not what I need as I am not planning to use anything larger than a 5" plate. I see the 6" weight in several places, but not the 5". Could someone point me in the right direction, please?

Alternatively: Is there a major difference in the performance of the two CW?
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The counter weight will make a difference when sanding, but will not matter with a backing plate and pad.
 
I believe most if not all of us here who use a PC haven't bothered changing the counter weight. I've had mine for over 2 years and always used a 5" backing plate. Since getting my Rupes I just use my PC for the brush attachments. Haven't had a single issue with it and vibration isn't anything that makes me concerned at all
 
Rsurfer said:
The counter weight will make a difference when sanding, but will not matter with a backing plate and pad.
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Correct- those are related to using a single sheet of sandpaper on the PC factory backing plate. What we're doing on cars is a whole 'nother situation entirely.

Noting that I haven't used an XP (only the older PCs), I find that with a backing plate and a pad (let alone wet with product) the 6" counterweight works fine with everything down to a 3" plate/pad setup.

PC parts are available from any of the places that sevice them, forget where I got my various PC parts but it was easy enough to find them.
 
Thanks so much, all! Sounds like there is no rush to get one then. I'll might still order one from DI or a PC service place, just so I have one, but I won't make it an extra order. Thanks again!
 
You're actually going backwards, back in the day most of us got PC's with 5" counterweights, and we wanted to change them to 6". As has been noted, it never really made any noticeable difference anyway.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
You're actually going backwards...
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Right! Doing detailing-type work generally involves putting much more weight on the machine (if only from the pad w/product) so you'd want the bigger counterweight anyhow.

Wonder how a PC "sanding plate" with one sheet of paper stuck to it would compare to, say... a 3.5" "detailing plate" with a 4" foam pad throughly primed with product as per the KBM. Bet the "little polishing setup"might weigh more than the "larger sanding setup".
 
Just leave me a note in the comments section of your next order and I'll add a free used one to your order*.





*while supplies last.
 
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