Question Porter Cable

[AxeZ06]

Does anyone have / use one of these. If yes, what's the good, bad, ugly on them?
Thanks.

 

[Z16Jim]

I have one that I bought about 3 yrs ago. it works great, only thing is not to leave it in one stop to long as it burn through the clear coat.

 

[Kanuck]

Have one and been using it for the past two years.Previously, I would always do any detailing by hand but this makes life a lot easier.

This past weekend was the perfect weather to put it to use !!

 

[Kanuck]

Forgot to mention, I only use the Hex Logic Foam Pads. It is really hard to mess up your Paint using those.

 

[AxeZ06]

Did you replace the backing plate?
If yes.....did you need any extra hardware?
Chemical guys?

 

[Kanuck]

Did you replace the backing plate?
If yes.....did you need any extra hardware?
Chemical guys?

I purchased it as a Package, it came with the Backing Plate, Microfiber Towels, Pad Cleaner and 6 or 8 Pads.Yes, chemical Guys. I did not need any additional hardware.
The Range of Pads cover a wide spectrum, from Heavy Correction to Final Step. Just add your favorite Detailing Products and you are good to go.

The Porter Cable consistently gets favorable reviews for it's ease of use and durability.

 

[AxeZ06]

Thanks Kanuck. I think I'll take the plunge.

 

[V8!]

I have one and it’s pretty good. I use a variety of hex logic and lake country pads. Don’t use that cheap one glued to the backing plate it comes with. It will fail really quickly and pieces go flying. At least on mine. I found it’s great for paint in pretty good shape (small amount of swirls) I purchased a Rupes mill forced rotary and it does much more but it’s pricy. Go for the porter cable as it’s very safe for your paint and works pretty good. It is loud though so best used outside.

 

[Vegas1500]

Love mine....I assume that one pictured is dual action..... use a good pad and it’s hard to damage the paint. I was always worried about that, hence I never bought one. Now I have polished all, my vehicles.

 

[Van ClearBra]

The Porter Cable 7424 is the time tested and true random orbital polisher that all detail shops used to use when needed vs the Makita 9227C which was the preferred for a professional polisher who knew how to use them. You'll have no issues with the Porter Cable, it's an excellent polisher and recommend a flexible backing plate and generally a white lake country pad to go with it. Its near fool proof as you should never be able to burn an edge or cause any damage no matter how slow you move along.

 

[Andy Johnstone]

Have one a well, good unit. Recently replaced with Griot, just because!

 

[Sleper]

I have two plus two 3" polishers. Love them all. Well worth the cost. Have had mine for 10+ years and still going strong. I do some detailing on the side 40-50 cars a year so mine are used lots. Good luck

 

[V8!]

I have one, and also have a forced rotation Rupes. I find the Porter Cable is capable of repairing most MINOR corrections, it lacks power for deeper stuff (I have the Rupes for that) Also it is a very SAFE polisher for beginners