Porter Cable 7424XP Unboxing (Pictures)

[elcamino85]

Great work! Time to use the polishing pad to make that black really shine

[Michael_Js]

Yup, I really like my PC! Tried Adan's swirl & haze remover followed by Zaino Z-2...just beautiful! Got a lot of the swirls out! I'll be putting on a nice coat of hi-temp paste after the next wash - since all the rain over here got her all dirty again :( But, it cleans up SO easily!

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

How often do you use something like this? It seems like it must take a bit of clearcoat so you wouldn't wanna be doing it all the time right?

VERY VERY little is removed. Don't worrry about it.

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Yup, I really like my PC! Tried Adan's swirl & haze remover followed by Zaino Z-2...just beautiful! Got a lot of the swirls out! I'll be putting on a nice coat of hi-temp paste after the next wash - since all the rain over here got her all dirty again :( But, it cleans up SO easily!

Did you do an alcohol wipedown after the pc or wash it before you applied the Zaino?

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by gofast908z

VERY VERY little is removed. Don't worrry about it.

So it would be ok to use this for waxing each time? Or should you hand wax primarily and occasionally get this out for a "super" wax

[Michael_Js]

Originally Posted by gofast908z

VERY VERY little is removed. Don't worrry about it.



Did you do an alcohol wipedown after the pc or wash it before you applied the Zaino?

Why would I need to rewash it or do an alcohol wipedown after using the Swirl & haze remover? No, I didn't. I just applied the Zaino...

Thanks,
Michael J.

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

So it would be ok to use this for waxing each time? Or should you hand wax primarily and occasionally get this out for a "super" wax

If you're using it to wax, then you should be using a finishing pad which has no cut, so you won't be removing any clear. Wax whichever way you feel like.

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Why would I need to rewash it or do an alcohol wipedown after using the Swirl & haze remover? No, I didn't. I just applied the Zaino...

Thanks,
Michael J.

Anytime you do buffing really. You need to remove any remaining oils (nearly all have them) or the Zaino (or any sealant) won't bond properly, thus shortening its life.

[Michael_Js]

Hmmm...didn't know that. I even use the PC to put on the Zaino products, one after the other, and other than spraying the detail spray and wiping it down, I don't do any other cleaning in between. Guess I'll need to change that

Thanks!

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by trashauler

Just wondering what makes the XP better?

Technically, the PC-7424XP has 800 OPM's more power than the standard PC-7424. It also has a more ergonomically designed body and a better on/off switch. The cord legnth is the same for both, although I cjamged my cord to a 25' 14 gauge cord. Other than that, they are the same machine. Is it worth buying the newer machine if you already have the older one. Absolutely not.

Originally Posted by DangerouSS

I think it has a more powerful motor and maybe a longer cord, but certainly no reason to trade up from an older 7424.

I agree, except for the part about the cord.

Originally Posted by elcamino85

Everyone has there opinion. I just know that Lake Country and Meguiars are the best pad choices that I have used so far. I have not tried Adam's yet but I dont really like their polishes IMO.

I have every kind of foam pad on the market. All of the Lake Country pads as well as the Adam's pads. Other than the fact that Lake Country makes way more pads than necessary, I have seen absolutely no difference in the cutting or polishing ability of any of the pads on the market today. Since different manufacturer's usually send me stuff to try out for free, I get to see first hand how they perform. Again, I haven't seen any difference between all these different pads on the market.

I am curious to know what it is you don't like about the polishes that Adam's makes. Also, what Meguiar's polishes are you using to gauge your opinion on? I have an extensive collection of Meguiar's polishes in my garage as I have a Mirror Glaze distributor by my house. The only sell Meguiar's professional line (Mirror Glaze) so I'm comparing my opinion (which I haven't stated yet) strictly on Meguiar's pro line.

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

How often do you use something like this? It seems like it must take a bit of clearcoat so you wouldn't wanna be doing it all the time right?

You probably haven't seen this video series. Check it out. The PC can be used for everything from paint correction to sanding and applying wax. It is a safe and versatile machine that is built like a horse and will last you for years. You will find that once you realize how useful and how much of a time saver the PC is, you won't be able to live without it.

Originally Posted by buddylok

check this out... I tried my Porter Cable 7424XP with a 4" Orange Pad.
using Meguiar's Professional series Swirl Remover 2.0 and some patient.

I'm in love !

here is the results (on my girlfriend's 98 honda prelude):

BEFORE


AFTER

With the amount of damage in that paint, I probably would have started with the Mirror Glaze Medium Cut Cleaner, went to the Fine Cut Cleaner and then finished with the #9. That would have really cleaned that paint up even nicer. You got some good results though and it does give you an idea of just how powerful but safe the PC is.

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Yup, I really like my PC! Tried Adan's swirl & haze remover followed by Zaino Z-2...just beautiful! Got a lot of the swirls out! I'll be putting on a nice coat of hi-temp paste after the next wash - since all the rain over here got her all dirty again :( But, it cleans up SO easily!

I never recommend mixing brands this way. Both Zaino and Adam's are excellent products that go about paint correction in a slightly different way but they are engineered to work well withing their families, not with other brands. You rob yourself of all the engineering that goes into the manufacturing process when you mix brands like that so I always tell folks to pick a brand and stay within their family. You can not go wrong with either brand.

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

So it would be ok to use this for waxing each time? Or should you hand wax primarily and occasionally get this out for a "super" wax

You can use this machine to wax, remove wax or polish anytime that you are addressing your paint. The secret is in choosing the correct pads and products for the job you are tackling. Always choose the least aggressive option first and work your way up to the damage until you learn to look at your damage and choose the right product every time. You are not going to wipe the clear coat off your car with this machine unless you constantly use the most aggressive products on the market with wool pads on a daily basis. Nobody here is that crazy or careless.... I think.

Originally Posted by gofast908z

Anytime you do buffing really. You need to remove any remaining oils (nearly all have them) or the Zaino (or any sealant) won't bond properly, thus shortening its life.

I use Adam's Detail Spray for that. Works like a charm and the Machine Superwax sealant has absolutely no trouble bonding with the finish. The Americana carnuba wax also loves this pre-treatment. Alcohol, although it can be used is not necessary.

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Hmmm...didn't know that. I even use the PC to put on the Zaino products, one after the other, and other than spraying the detail spray and wiping it down, I don't do any other cleaning in between. Guess I'll need to change that

Thanks!

I did the same thing when using Zaino. If Sal Zaino approved it, I did it.

[elcamino85]

Wow great post Junkman. I have used swirl and haze remover, revive hand polish, i think its called butter wax. They were pretty good products, but I have just noticed that on some cars there wasn't really a deep shine to it. Maybe its the way im applying it. Big fan of your work by the way

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by elcamino85

Wow great post Junkman. I have used swirl and haze remover, revive hand polish, i think its called butter wax. They were pretty good products, but I have just noticed that on some cars there wasn't really a deep shine to it. Maybe its the way im applying it. Big fan of your work by the way

Thanks.

The shine for any product comes from the prep. By the time you get to the wax, your depth and shine should already be there. Wax is for protection. Prep is the key.

My roof, after prep with clay, SHR and FMP. No wax.

[garcmol]

Stop showing that Vette A.J.!!! My wife keeps catching me drooling over it!

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by garcmol

Stop showing that Vette A.J.!!! My wife keeps catching me drooling over it!

Dude! The sun is shining today for what seems like the first time in 4 months! It's coming out of the garage today!

[2LTRS]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Dude! The sun is shining today for what seems like the first time in 4 months! It's coming out of the garage today!