Porter Cable 7424XP Unboxing (Pictures)

[bluman]

Originally Posted by 2LTRS

Now you need some of Adam's polishing pads! I have used other polishing pads in my day. I have found adam's to be the best bang for your buck.

+1

[buddylok]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Hey BuddyLoc, have you put that polisher to use yet?

Been working on my camaro in the past few days with the PC, 2 stage polish, sealant plus a coat of wax.

I love my polisher

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by buddylok

Been working on my camaro in the past few days with the PC, 2 stage polish, sealant plus a coat of wax.

I love my polisher

Post some pics when you're done!

[buddylok]

AJ, pls check out my new thread: (Lots of pics)

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77933

[tradosaurus]

Just unboxed my Porter Cable polisher.

Questions: Is the spacer necessary for the polisher pad?

Rotating the polisher head by hand I noticed it rotates in an elipse and not a circle. I'm assuming this is designed this way and it is not a defect?

[2LTRS]

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

Just unboxed my Porter Cable polisher.

Questions: Is the spacer necessary for the polisher pad?

Rotating the polisher head by hand I noticed it rotates in an elipse and not a circle. I'm assuming this is designed this way and it is not a defect?

Yes you need that washer/spacer. If you don't put it on you'll never get your backing plate off.

[tradosaurus]

Evidently I didn't get a backing plate with my pc. The box indicates it doesn't come with one. What size do I need?

[Adam's Polishes]

Depends entirely on what pads you're running... sizes of pads and style of pads very from company to company. Our backing plate is a 5.875" I believe and works with our pads which are 7.5" of pad face, but the guide/snap ring is the size of the BP.

[Michael_Js]

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

Just unboxed my Porter Cable polisher.

Questions: Is the spacer necessary for the polisher pad?

Rotating the polisher head by hand I noticed it rotates in an elipse and not a circle. I'm assuming this is designed this way and it is not a defect?

Yes, the PC is an elliptical (orbital - doesn't mean circular) buffer it's not broke

Quote: Dual action polishers are excellent for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Dual action polishers are characterized by the motion of the head. It spins on a central spindle, and this spindle rotates around an eccentric offset. A good metaphor for a dual action polisher is the earth’s orbit. The earth itself spins and it also orbits around the sun. Dual action polishers are also called random orbital polishers for this reason.

A dual-action polisher like the Porter Cable 7424 XP enhances the performance of many rubbing compounds and swirl removers by providing at least twice the rubbing action than you can by hand. These polishers attack scratches from all sides without the user doing extra work. This multidirectional motion also enhances the results of buffing bonnets by moving in a faster and more consistent motion than you could by hand. You get results faster with the Porter Cable 7424 XP.

[tradosaurus]

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Yes, the PC is an elliptical (orbital - doesn't mean circular) buffer it's not broke

Quote: Dual action polishers are excellent for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Dual action polishers are characterized by the motion of the head. It spins on a central spindle, and this spindle rotates around an eccentric offset. A good metaphor for a dual action polisher is the earth’s orbit. The earth itself spins and it also orbits around the sun. Dual action polishers are also called random orbital polishers for this reason.

A dual-action polisher like the Porter Cable 7424 XP enhances the performance of many rubbing compounds and swirl removers by providing at least twice the rubbing action than you can by hand. These polishers attack scratches from all sides without the user doing extra work. This multidirectional motion also enhances the results of buffing bonnets by moving in a faster and more consistent motion than you could by hand. You get results faster with the Porter Cable 7424 XP.

That metaphor doesn't work for me since I believe in the geocentric universe.