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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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hey guys, is there any amount of paint correction that can be accomplished by using a polisher like the ones the local parts store sells? or is it a must to get a pc 7424xp? my paint isnt that bad just some light swirls. thanks
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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imo get a 7424xp kit from autogeek and i think you'll be happy about it.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Here is a black Accord I did today with a Porter Cable 7424XP took about 10 hours. With the right pads and compunds you can do anything with this buffer that you can do with a rotary.


Before


Fender 50/50


Hood


Completed
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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do the 7424 , also their are new pads out that a microfiber , you buy a few of those and you dont have to worry about what color for what cut compound . I got mine for xmas and ive done 6 cars and love it . Gonna switch to m105 and m205 soon.
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porter cable is a much better machine, and its DA so its really good for begginers, I know a lot of the ones at autopart stores are rotary and garbage.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Look into the HD polisher by 3D. I haven't used one yet but have talked to several people who have including GoFast and they all love it.

Originally when 3D released that polisher it was supposed to be sold at WalMart and Cosco but I don't know if that ever happened or not.

There is nothing wrong at all with the PC7424. That's what I started with and is capable of great results.
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