Polisher / Buffer

[Krzy Kat]

Hey - need an opinion from people with those glass like finishes on their cars. Which Orbital Polisher/Buffer should I get?

A) Porter-Cable 7424
B) Porter-Cable 7336 SP

[pumpkin]

I don't know about model 7424. We have been using model 7336,it sure is a wonderful buffer. Different speeds and the foam pads work wonders with the finish. Good buy.

[TooHipCat]

foam pads work wonders with the finish.

I use a piece of crap Wen 2-speed buffer with a Meguiars foam pad and get great results. IMO

Foam pads are great cuz they stay pretty cool to help prevent clear burn.

[Krzy Kat]

OK - got my sister to get me a foam pad kit from the place the pumpkin told me about before (detailer's paradise or something like that). She said getting the buffer too was too much so I'm buying it myself. Looks like the 7336sp is what I'm getting. Can be had brand new on Ebay for under $100 delivered.

The package she got me consists of the white, orange, black, and yellow. Now which pad are you supposed to use for what ? :oops:

[pumpkin]

The orange is for removing swirl marks--red is for waxing, thats all folks. The others colors no idea but go to www.griotsgarage.com type in pads. Hope this helps

[prowler]

7224 is the polisher only; 7336SP is the IDENTICAL unit, but mass-packaged as a sander/polisher - it does come with a fine pad that will last one or two uses.

As far as the pads, CHECK ON THE SITE THAT THEY CAME FROM - the color codes are not universal.

Note that the 7336 is available at Lowe's for $109.95, free shipping, with 10% discounts widely available (check on Google, or sign up for Lowe's newsletter and check off that you've "recently moved or may move")

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=51472-546-7336SP&lpage=none

[halicat]

This is a stupid question....I think...

I was told that buffing makes microscratches.... and it is exceptionaly noticable on dark colors...

is this true ?

I have had great luck with using hot water on the car as a final rinse, it seems to lay the wax out and give it a better shine than just using the cold rinse water.

[TooHipCat]

I was told that buffing makes microscratches.... and it is exceptionaly noticable on dark colors...

is this true ?



I have never noticed the scratches that you speak of Jim! After I am done with my 3-M Imperial Hand Glaze and my Meguiars (non-agressive) foam pad...I then top it all off with some Meguiars NXT wax for a superb shine!!!:tu:

Should I bring my buffer with me when I come up to see you this year?;-)

[halicat]

yes bring it.....

we'll buff our cars and eat lobsters:beer:

[Krzy Kat]

Hey - would you two fags talk offline about buffing each other (and I don't think I want to know what eat lobster is code for). I know we say we're an open site, but come on ... :rll::rll::rll:

[halicat]

ok no lobster for you....

your getting the one eyed trouser trout.....:-D

[Krzy Kat]

If skankat comes, then I'd prefer the lobster :devil :beer:

[halicat]

skip the lobster... go for the pie....;-)

stop trying to get me in trouble...lol

[pumpkin]

Now thats funny.:rll: :rll:

[halicat]

pie at the (Y)....

don't encourage me.....lol

[SkanKat]

:beer:

If skankat comes, then I'd prefer the lobster :devil :beer: