Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher FAQ
03-21-2005, 12:57 PM
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I pick up the Meguiars DA Buffer kit at the world of wheels car show this past weekend. The best 250 bucks I have ever spent I also got a lot of free stuff too. A moron can polish my black car and make it look good. My car has never looked this good since it had 3 miles on the odometer. Out of 1-5 I give the PC DA polisher a 5!!!
03-22-2005, 03:06 PM
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First I used the yellow pad w/ some kind of Meguairs cleaner wax? Step 1 out of 3 it came with the kit. then I used that beige colored pad with the Meguiars NXT I did half the frnt fender and it was CHERRY! You could see the difference my frinds were there and seen it too. now they all want to borrow the ****. I was like hell no! LOL 250 BUCKS I will charge a $20 rental fee atleast. Good **** though. The weather sucks here right now and the car is covered outside and on jacks waiting for a 9" install but as soon as weather gets nice I will try to post picks.
04-14-2005, 11:26 AM
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Just bought the 7424 and a few pads from Amazon for $119 (pads extra) I've been looking for awhile, but I keep chickening out as I'm not sure if I'm looking at the right product. This thread took the doubt out of my mind.
04-21-2005, 12:20 PM
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as long as you dont go and get some really abrasive polishes, then you should be fine. It takes a harsh polish to do some damage w/ a DA polisher.
04-23-2005, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon
as long as you dont go and get some really abrasive polishes, then you should be fine. It takes a harsh polish to do some damage w/ a DA polisher.
I know it is not a rubbing compound, but anyone ever messed up a paint with manzerna + PC 7424???
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05-05-2005, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandon
haha, no, I worked my front passenger fender for over an hour with an orange pad and settings at 4-5 w/ IP and did no damage.
From what I have read, it is virtually impossible to do any damage with the 7424. As soon as I can save up a little $$$.. I will try menzerna's entire line.
05-05-2005, 09:42 AM
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there are more options than the IP and FP now, I havent read too much on them, but several different inbetweens and finer and more abrasives..
I kind of in a yoyo effect with the FMJ though, sometimes it looks good, then sometimes after a QD it will haze up... kinda weird..
I kind of in a yoyo effect with the FMJ though, sometimes it looks good, then sometimes after a QD it will haze up... kinda weird..
05-07-2005, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 02transhawk
Brandon,
You think I should stick with PS21 or another alternative other than the FMJ???
You think I should stick with PS21 or another alternative other than the FMJ???
These are some pics of my car from last weekend's photo shoot with a fresh coat of Blackfire. No close-ups, but I might take some tomorrow, weahter permitting.
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-Mike
05-10-2005, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by kjmdrumz3
Friend of mine is a part time "Professional" detailer, meaning he owns his own business. He has shown me pics of cars he has finished off with a product called Pinnacle Souveran. WOW..........but for almost $70 a can, it better be WOW!
oh, for those who don't know. souveran has zero abraisives in it. this is just wax....
05-10-2005, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 02transhawk
Anyone ever do any damage with Menzerna Intinsive polish. I read the comparison chart, and it seems to be pretty abrasive for a polish.
I know it is not a rubbing compound, but anyone ever messed up a paint with manzerna + PC 7424???
I know it is not a rubbing compound, but anyone ever messed up a paint with manzerna + PC 7424???
great results. no swirls. just use some common sense and see what the paint will take..
note: even after the IP my paint was somewhat shiny kinda like a couple week old wax job or something...
05-10-2005, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by OWENMUSTANG
I have souveran. looks fantastic on black but, doesn't last long even on my garage queen. can only imagine it's life expectancy on something driven everyday. i will use something else after the can is used up (1-3 yrs from now)
oh, for those who don't know. souveran has zero abraisives in it. this is just wax....
oh, for those who don't know. souveran has zero abraisives in it. this is just wax....
05-14-2005, 07:05 PM
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uhm people besides myself have had good luck with wolfgang and menzerna FMJ. Those i have/still use, but it doesnt last long to me.
Meguiars NXT would be good from what i've heard, aswell as Tropicare products.
btw BIRDS SUCK! I had last applied fmj about 3 weeks ago, bird **** on for like 24hrs at most, and my paint looks like holy hell now..
Meguiars NXT would be good from what i've heard, aswell as Tropicare products.
btw BIRDS SUCK! I had last applied fmj about 3 weeks ago, bird **** on for like 24hrs at most, and my paint looks like holy hell now..
05-15-2005, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 02transhawk
So what would be the Wax of choice for a daily driver for now. I will also be taking a 850 mile trip end of june...I need some good protection!!!
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06-24-2005, 12:36 AM
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Ah, didn't picture those. I used the green pad with Sonus SFX, Blue pad with Klasse AIO, and then put Sealant Glaze by hand, and used a blue foam grip with black foam pad applicator that I got from autopia-carcare a long time ago to apply Meguiar's Gold Class wax. 