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Sep 23, 2010 | 08:54 PM

MeenZ28

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Porter Cable Buffer/Polisher?

My mother-in-law said she get me a buffer/polisher for my birthday but needed to know what kind to get. The problem is - I don't know either. I haven't gotten too into detailing so I'm not sure what to look for.

Any recomendations? Post pics and links too if possible.

Keep in mind I'm not looking to start a side business either, just something that will make waxing and polishing the Z a bit easier and more professional.

Sep 23, 2010 | 08:57 PM

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I need the same info..

why dont they just sell beginner kits so we can buff our own rides and not spend a ton.

Sep 23, 2010 | 09:04 PM

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There is a starter kit on eBay I've been looking into

I think the brand name is porter cable lol I could be wring tho, I'm new to this aswell, kit is about 180 or so

Sep 23, 2010 | 09:08 PM

Ellsworth

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porte...Q5fAccessories

Sep 23, 2010 | 09:26 PM

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Porter Cable 7424 is an excellent DA polisher for an average joe like you and me. You can buy a multitude of backing plates and different types of pads. Check out autogeek.net

Sep 23, 2010 | 09:35 PM

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http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-pad-kit.html

Sep 23, 2010 | 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellsworth

I need the same info..

why dont they just sell beginner kits so we can buff our own rides and not spend a ton.

There are plenty of sites for detailing supplies and many offer great started packages, pm if you want some info on goods sites.

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Sep 24, 2010 | 03:10 AM

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...isher-faq.html

Sep 24, 2010 | 09:42 AM

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http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-pad-kit.html

This is where I got my stuff. They have tons of different startup kits. Join there forums ... its free and you can get free shipping and specials on products for joining .. etc. Plus they have lots of experinced guys on there that help out alot. They also have threads full of detailing tips and processes which made life alot easier for me.

Sep 24, 2010 | 11:20 AM

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http://www.properautocare.com/kbmkbrmekitw2.html

This seems like a really good price and it includes some good polish and compound.

Sep 25, 2010 | 12:13 PM

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Yah, that looks like a decent starter kit... unortunatly I don't think my in-laws are going to shell out $200 or more on me. I will keep this in mind though. I appreicate the help.

Sep 25, 2010 | 09:45 PM

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my friend hooked me up with a porter cable. its a 7424 6'' came with a meguiars w -8006 polishing pad. now what pads and products do i need to remove swirl marks and scartches. is this Pc a DA?

Sep 26, 2010 | 12:23 AM

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my friend hooked me up with a porter cable. its a 7424 6'' came with a meguiars w -8006 polishing pad. now what pads and products do i need to remove swirl marks and scartches. is this Pc a DA?

When you figure it out I'm definitely taking my car to you, my car needs its old stripes buffed out, though my paint is so bad that I'm not even sure if its possible

Sep 26, 2010 | 12:32 AM

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for sure bro. how are you? havent seen you in a while. how's the car?

Sep 26, 2010 | 03:12 AM

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for sure bro. how are you? havent seen you in a while. how's the car?

Good man, I havent been to the big events for a bit but I'll try to make it out to some of the ones that come up. Though every friday at bobs is kinda big to us PHK's