Porter Cable 7424

dropped1 · 05-04-2005, 05:42 PM

My dad just bought me a PC 7424 and the Sonus Polisher kit for a graduation present because he knows I spend a lot of time detailing my truck....figured I'd ask if Anyone had opinions, reviews, tips on either the PC or the sonus kit.

buellwinkle · 05-05-2005, 02:26 AM

You're doing great, the PC 7424 or 7336 is a good buffer for a beginner and the sonus pads are as good as any other foam pads. The important thing is to figure out which pads and product to use for the condition of your paint finish. You want to use the mildest product that will do the job. For my PC I use Meguiars commercial products (stay away from their consumer polishes, not that good). I use both #80 speed glaze or #83 DACP. The #80 is pretty mild and the #83 is more aggresive. These are for removing defects like swirls in the finish. After that I use the PC to put wax on and then I wipe it off by hand after it dries. Before buffing, make sure the paint is very clean, wash it really well and use clay to remove any surface contaminants. The best websites for detailing instructions are autopia.org or meguiarsonline.com

Basically, to use the PC, put a circle of product on the pad, press the pad in a few spots in about a 2' square to spread the product quickly and hold it flat against the paint and turn it on (never use turn it on without the pad against the car and never lift it off until the motor has stopped or the pad may go flying). Run the PC at 5 for polishing and 3 for waxing. Use slow back and forth motion, and overlap each stroke until the polish seems to dissapear and then wipe off the excess with an mf towel before it dries. Just do a 2' area at a time. Never polish until the product dries or you will have a mess.

Waynestowels · 05-05-2005, 09:51 AM

http://forums.roadfly.org/forums/det...1430487&page=1

dropped1 · 05-05-2005, 12:55 PM

thanks for the info guys

Derek@2020Kustoms · 05-05-2005, 01:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by buellwinkle

You're doing great, the PC 7424 or 7336 is a good buffer for a beginner and the sonus pads are as good as any other foam pads. The important thing is to figure out which pads and product to use for the condition of your paint finish. You want to use the mildest product that will do the job. For my PC I use Meguiars commercial products (stay away from their consumer polishes, not that good). I use both #80 speed glaze or #83 DACP. The #80 is pretty mild and the #83 is more aggresive. These are for removing defects like swirls in the finish. After that I use the PC to put wax on and then I wipe it off by hand after it dries. Before buffing, make sure the paint is very clean, wash it really well and use clay to remove any surface contaminants. The best websites for detailing instructions are autopia.org or meguiarsonline.com

Basically, to use the PC, put a circle of product on the pad, press the pad in a few spots in about a 2' square to spread the product quickly and hold it flat against the paint and turn it on (never use turn it on without the pad against the car and never lift it off until the motor has stopped or the pad may go flying). Run the PC at 5 for polishing and 3 for waxing. Use slow back and forth motion, and overlap each stroke until the polish seems to dissapear and then wipe off the excess with an mf towel before it dries. Just do a 2' area at a time. Never polish until the product dries or you will have a mess.

Good quick overview. Sonus Pads I believe are made by Lake Country so they should be good!

FYI, Megs #83 is about the same as Poorboy's SSR 2.5 but without as much hazzing. I always follow 2.5 with SSR 1 or Poorboys Pro Polish, but you could go right to sealant/wax.

Also, don't be afraid of speed #6.

dropped1 · 05-06-2005, 01:46 AM

Who makes the best SMR? etc...everyone list their personal favorites for use with a PC and what brand pad/type you use.

I just bought the DF "cord sock" for $10 so no accidents can happen...

Derek@2020Kustoms · 05-06-2005, 09:26 AM

Poorboy's Super Swirl Remover 2.5 (and the rest of the line) with Lake Country 6.5" Cutting Pad. It doesn't get any better. Megs #83 DACP isnt bad either.

5918MIKE · 05-06-2005, 11:21 AM

The 6.5" Sonus pads are good. I also have the 4" spot kit and it is very nice to have around when you need them. I've used #83 and SSR2.5, both work very well but the Poorboy's works better in the sun. And like Derek said, don't be afraid of speed 6!

Waynestowels · 05-06-2005, 11:42 AM

The Einszett Waxpolish Soft is incredible!!

3M would be next in line.
Both company's are ISO certified, so you know the quality and consistancy is there

5918MIKE · 05-06-2005, 05:14 PM

I haven't tried the waxpolish soft yet but I've used alot of Paint Polish (green tin) and the Metallic Polish Wax (red tin) and they are great products, highly recommend the 1Z line.

dropped1 · 05-08-2005, 05:36 PM

I was at a show this weekend, and Poorboys was there selling their products...

I bought some SSR1,2.5,3 and some wheel sealant.
w00t can't wait to try the wheel sealant out, i hope it works.

05-04-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
dropped1 bagged1 Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,214 Location: Yokosuka, Japan User is: OffLine	Porter Cable 7424 My dad just bought me a PC 7424 and the Sonus Polisher kit for a graduation present because he knows I spend a lot of time detailing my truck....figured I'd ask if Anyone had opinions, reviews, tips on either the PC or the sonus kit.
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05-05-2005, 02:26 AM	#2
buellwinkle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 88 Location: So Cal User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 You're doing great, the PC 7424 or 7336 is a good buffer for a beginner and the sonus pads are as good as any other foam pads. The important thing is to figure out which pads and product to use for the condition of your paint finish. You want to use the mildest product that will do the job. For my PC I use Meguiars commercial products (stay away from their consumer polishes, not that good). I use both #80 speed glaze or #83 DACP. The #80 is pretty mild and the #83 is more aggresive. These are for removing defects like swirls in the finish. After that I use the PC to put wax on and then I wipe it off by hand after it dries. Before buffing, make sure the paint is very clean, wash it really well and use clay to remove any surface contaminants. The best websites for detailing instructions are autopia.org or meguiarsonline.com Basically, to use the PC, put a circle of product on the pad, press the pad in a few spots in about a 2' square to spread the product quickly and hold it flat against the paint and turn it on (never use turn it on without the pad against the car and never lift it off until the motor has stopped or the pad may go flying). Run the PC at 5 for polishing and 3 for waxing. Use slow back and forth motion, and overlap each stroke until the polish seems to dissapear and then wipe off the excess with an mf towel before it dries. Just do a 2' area at a time. Never polish until the product dries or you will have a mess.
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05-05-2005, 09:51 AM	#3
Waynestowels Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 805 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 http://forums.roadfly.org/forums/det...1430487&page=1
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05-05-2005, 12:55 PM	#4
dropped1 bagged1 Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,214 Location: Yokosuka, Japan User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 thanks for the info guys
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05-05-2005, 01:31 PM	#5
Derek@2020Kustoms Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,536 Location: Windsor, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 Quote: Originally Posted by buellwinkle You're doing great, the PC 7424 or 7336 is a good buffer for a beginner and the sonus pads are as good as any other foam pads. The important thing is to figure out which pads and product to use for the condition of your paint finish. You want to use the mildest product that will do the job. For my PC I use Meguiars commercial products (stay away from their consumer polishes, not that good). I use both #80 speed glaze or #83 DACP. The #80 is pretty mild and the #83 is more aggresive. These are for removing defects like swirls in the finish. After that I use the PC to put wax on and then I wipe it off by hand after it dries. Before buffing, make sure the paint is very clean, wash it really well and use clay to remove any surface contaminants. The best websites for detailing instructions are autopia.org or meguiarsonline.com Basically, to use the PC, put a circle of product on the pad, press the pad in a few spots in about a 2' square to spread the product quickly and hold it flat against the paint and turn it on (never use turn it on without the pad against the car and never lift it off until the motor has stopped or the pad may go flying). Run the PC at 5 for polishing and 3 for waxing. Use slow back and forth motion, and overlap each stroke until the polish seems to dissapear and then wipe off the excess with an mf towel before it dries. Just do a 2' area at a time. Never polish until the product dries or you will have a mess. Good quick overview. Sonus Pads I believe are made by Lake Country so they should be good! FYI, Megs #83 is about the same as Poorboy's SSR 2.5 but without as much hazzing. I always follow 2.5 with SSR 1 or Poorboys Pro Polish, but you could go right to sealant/wax. Also, don't be afraid of speed #6.
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05-06-2005, 01:46 AM	#6
dropped1 bagged1 Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,214 Location: Yokosuka, Japan User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 Who makes the best SMR? etc...everyone list their personal favorites for use with a PC and what brand pad/type you use. I just bought the DF "cord sock" for $10 so no accidents can happen...
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05-06-2005, 09:26 AM	#7
Derek@2020Kustoms Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,536 Location: Windsor, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 Poorboy's Super Swirl Remover 2.5 (and the rest of the line) with Lake Country 6.5" Cutting Pad. It doesn't get any better. Megs #83 DACP isnt bad either.
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05-06-2005, 11:21 AM	#8
5918MIKE Registered User Age: 37 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 459 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 The 6.5" Sonus pads are good. I also have the 4" spot kit and it is very nice to have around when you need them. I've used #83 and SSR2.5, both work very well but the Poorboy's works better in the sun. And like Derek said, don't be afraid of speed 6!
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05-06-2005, 11:42 AM	#9
Waynestowels Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 805 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 The Einszett Waxpolish Soft is incredible!! 3M would be next in line. Both company's are ISO certified, so you know the quality and consistancy is there
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05-06-2005, 05:14 PM	#10
5918MIKE Registered User Age: 37 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 459 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 I haven't tried the waxpolish soft yet but I've used alot of Paint Polish (green tin) and the Metallic Polish Wax (red tin) and they are great products, highly recommend the 1Z line.
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05-08-2005, 05:36 PM	#11
dropped1 bagged1 Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,214 Location: Yokosuka, Japan User is: OffLine	Re: Porter Cable 7424 I was at a show this weekend, and Poorboys was there selling their products... I bought some SSR1,2.5,3 and some wheel sealant. w00t can't wait to try the wheel sealant out, i hope it works.
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