ade73

OK, i PM'd wanabe for some advice and he said i should post the questions up here for the rest of ya'll.

So the PM was...

Hey Wanabe

Finally found a place to get a PC at a 'reasonable' price, so looks like i'll be going with that instead of the Dewalt. Now just trying to figure out what pads ill need.

I can get sonus or meguiars in the UK but what ones do i need and how many.

Using Autoglym Ultra deep shine and Autoglym Super resin polish, are the Sonus DAS kits any good or should i buy other pads separately.

Ill be applying the Autoglym stuff with the machine and buffing off.

How long do pads last, Is it worth buying extras all in one go or do they last a long time.


Basically what stuff do i need to buy on top of the PC, and what PC 7336SP or 7424?

Are Autotopia's prices any good or should i try elsewhere.

What masking tape should i use, low or med tack?

I think thats it for now, lol

The reply...

ade- great questions, wish you would post them up so others would see them!
how long pads last depends on how you use them... if its just on your family cars, they can last for years as long as you wash and rinse them after you use them.
autopia is fine, but there are much less expensive places (i like autopia a lot and i get lots of stuff from dave, so i dont want to give you the wrong impression!). shipping to europe is the cost i understand.
i like the sonus pads- have not used the meg pads... even though they are made very near here!
7424 is the machine you want



So from this reply and all the how to/guides and other forum advice im ordering a PC 7336SP as it comes with a 6 inch weight that some owners say is better to combat vibrations (also comes with a backing plate but i wont be using that and bizarrely it was cheaper than a standard 7424)

Then ill be ordering a Sonus DAS kit, 3 pads, backing plate and 2 MF hoods.

The firmest pad as a cushion for the MF hoods, then the next with the AutoGlym Ultra deep shine as this is slightly abrasive, and finally the finishing pad with the Super resin polish, all used with the Sonus flexi backing plate.

To wash them some Sonus wash so they will last for a good while.

Also with being in the UK i have to order a power transformer, a plug and cable extension.

Any more info you guys want to shoot this way, feel free.


Thanks.

wanabe

you got my thoughts, so i am posting to see where everyone else is on this...

Picturepro

comparing 7424 to 7336

7424 polish only
7336sp Sand and polish

I made a couple call to friend with body shops and detailers..
Makita BO6040 6" Random Orbit Sander coming up..

Hmmmm

Sabre

I thought the only major difference between the two PC models was the counterweight?

Picturepro

I looked at the specks and both say same thing execpt:

http://www.portercable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2805
Model 7424
3.7 Amp, AC Only
Electronic variable speed 2,500-6,000 OPM
Random, swirl-free polishing action
Spiral/bevel gears
100% ball and roller bearing construction
Standard Equipment: Polisher, polishing pad #54745, wrench #48779, side handle, and operating manual

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http://www.portercable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2806
Model 7336SP
3.7 Amp, AC Only
Electronic variable speed 2,500-6,000 OPM
Random, swirl-free sanding action
Spiral/bevel gears
100% ball and roller bearing construction
Standard Equipment: Sander, polishing pad #54745, sanding discs, wrench #48779, side handle, and operating manual


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I'm kind of affaid of the 2800-6000rpm seems high.... but I have only used 11" waxcoa buffer at 3100prm 2100 opm... basically a 11" mobile applicator

00CivicSi

Through my recent research, it is my understanding that the 7424 now comes with the same 6" counterweight as the 7336sp. Apparently the 7335 is the only one that comes standard with the 5" counterweight.

Check this explanation out at Coastal Tools

So in short, the only difference between the 7336sp and the 7424 is that the 7336sp comes with sanding disks. This is what I'm going with since my local Lowes has it for about the best price I've seen.

jmargelo

These pads are also spoken highly of: http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.p...detail&ct=29307

ade73

Looks like it, they are out of stock.

jmargelo

Most of the P2's are in stock except orange which is avail in the original style.

Picturepro

wow they have some great stuff...