Electric Buffer Search/Opinion

[jeromiej]

I am trying to find a good electric buffer/polisher for my new boy. Anyone have any experience with the Porter Cable 7424? Gotta keep the paint glossy ( and swirl free!)

[MiG]

Looks like your doin' fine without it!!

[jeromiej]

Thanks.
It sits out in the sun quite a bit. Winters can be a bit harsh.

[pfeifervw]

Although I don't have any experience now, I am planning on getting a Porter Cable 7424. It is basically the industry standard for machine polishers and you can't go wrong if you find a good price. If the quality is anything like their other tools, it will last forever!

Good luck (and nice beetle!)
Matt

[turbos03]

I have the Porter Cable 7424, really like it....

[jeromiej]

Thanks for the advice, Porter Cable it is.....

[jeromiej]

I jus got my Porter Cable 7424. I see it has number settings on the back. What numbers should it be set to for applying wax, remiving wax, polishing, etc..... I REALLY don't want to swirl my new black paint.

[turbos03]

Originally Posted by jeromiej

I jus got my Porter Cable 7424. I see it has number settings on the back. What numbers should it be set to for applying wax, remiving wax, polishing, etc..... I REALLY don't want to swirl my new black paint.

2500 rpms.... the slowest setting..

[LadybugEwa]

I thought you aren't supposed to wax new paint for a few months They look good

[kate_the_valkyrie]

I should get something like that... where did you pick yours up at or did you order it? What did it run you??
I've got an autozone here.. do they carry something similar to these there?

[turbos03]

Originally Posted by LadybugEwa

I thought you aren't supposed to wax new paint for a few months They look good

its only new paint because the car is new... but at this point there's no need to polish it... just use a clay bar and wax it by hand or by machine... if you do use your Porter be sure to let the wax dry completly and use a "light touch" or you'll swirl it for sure...

next year you can polish if needed but the factory paint holds up really well so if you keep it clean and waxed you shouldn't have to polish for a few years... I think I've done (polished) mine twice in the 4 years I've owned it... once after buying it, it had one owner before me, and once last year... paint still looks great..

[noR]

jeromiej, I've a friend with a 7424. He got it shortly after he got his Black '06 Cobalt SS. It's been great, and we've learned alot about the paint care.




He gets all his detailing how-to info from http://www.properautocare.com/ There's alot to it, and it's great stuff. Dig in, learn it layer by layer.

Between their forum, and the "Detail Doctor" link, there's all the information you'll need to know.

[jeromiej]

Originally Posted by noR

jeromiej, I've a friend with a 7424. He got it shortly after he got his Black '06 Cobalt SS. It's been great, and we've learned alot about the paint care.




He gets all his detailing how-to info from Car Care Products, Best Car Waxes, Best Car Polishes, Automotive Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers, Car Covers, Car Accessories from Classic Motoring Accessories There's alot to it, and it's great stuff. Dig in, learn it layer by layer.

Between their forum, and the "Detail Doctor" link, there's all the information you'll need to know.

AWESOME! Thanks!!!

[jeromiej]

Originally Posted by turbos03

its only new paint because the car is new... but at this point there's no need to polish it... just use a clay bar and wax it by hand or by machine... if you do use your Porter be sure to let the wax dry completly and use a "light touch" or you'll swirl it for sure...

next year you can polish if needed but the factory paint holds up really well so if you keep it clean and waxed you shouldn't have to polish for a few years... I think I've done (polished) mine twice in the 4 years I've owned it... once after buying it, it had one owner before me, and once last year... paint still looks great..

Thanks for the info- I got the Porter as a birthday gift- However, I got no pads with it- gotta get those now before I can use it.

[CoriBug]

I don't want to spend a lot of money. The Porter is kind of expensive. Can I get decent results with a cheaper one for around $20 or $30?