How to use my new porter cable?
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How to use my new porter cable? I just got a porter cable 7424 and want to detail my car. I have the meguiars clay bar kit and meguiars 3 step. Now which pad do I use for each step? Right now I have a blue, white, and black pad. Im ordering the orange and yellow pad today. The car is black, so I want to get the swirl marks out as much as possible.
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I would definitely practice on other cars first, the pc is very safe, but it takes getting used to.
I would spend some time on autopia.org, there is alot of good information there. I would think about some different compounds, those will work, but if you want the best results you might need more.
I picked up a pc and have practiced on my sisters civic
and my Dads Saturn
If you use what you have start with the orange pad and the first i think its called the paint cleaner
then move to either the blue or white with the polish, then apply wax with black
I would spend some time on autopia.org, there is alot of good information there. I would think about some different compounds, those will work, but if you want the best results you might need more.
I picked up a pc and have practiced on my sisters civic
and my Dads Saturn
If you use what you have start with the orange pad and the first i think its called the paint cleaner
then move to either the blue or white with the polish, then apply wax with black
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The condition of the paint dictates which pad to use. At least the first steps. You will be comfortable with the PC in no time. Like stated above Tropi-care's website has great information on pad selection and use.
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