Porter Cable 7424 XP worth it?

[Ttsumibishi]

The clear coat on the X is pretty thin from the factory. Don't over-polish it. I tend to do it once a year in the spring. The swirls will return unless you're super careful, and even then you still stand a good chance of them returning depending on when/how you drive your car, weather conditions, bla bla bla.

The 7424XP is a good beginner random orbital. With a few pads and the right compound you can get a relatively good job your first time, and improve each subsequent time. It's a great product.

If I had to do it again I'd get a flex, as the handle seems easier to me, and I hear they're a little better, albeit 3x as expensive.

If you get the PC, get the counterweight, especially if you get ~5.5" pads, or your arms will vibrate right off. It only costs like 5 bucks more. lol

Another option is to have a professional detailer do it once, then put some sort of ceramic coating/protection on it. An example of this is Oakes and his CQuartz. It's not easy to prep and apply, so leave it to a pro. It'll give you maybe 2 years of really, really, really nice protection from swirls and other marks. Srs. Worth the $ every couple of years if you have it to spend.

[wwEvoXgsr]

Originally Posted by Ttsumibishi

The clear coat on the X is pretty thin from the factory. Don't over-polish it. I tend to do it once a year in the spring. The swirls will return unless you're super careful, and even then you still stand a good chance of them returning depending on when/how you drive your car, weather conditions, bla bla bla.

The 7424XP is a good beginner random orbital. With a few pads and the right compound you can get a relatively good job your first time, and improve each subsequent time. It's a great product.

If I had to do it again I'd get a flex, as the handle seems easier to me, and I hear they're a little better, albeit 3x as expensive.

If you get the PC, get the counterweight, especially if you get ~5.5" pads, or your arms will vibrate right off. It only costs like 5 bucks more. lol

Another option is to have a professional detailer do it once, then put some sort of ceramic coating/protection on it. An example of this is Oakes and his CQuartz. It's not easy to prep and apply, so leave it to a pro. It'll give you maybe 2 years of really, really, really nice protection from swirls and other marks. Srs. Worth the $ every couple of years if you have it to spend.

Very informative, thank you! Def interested in a coating.

[wwEvoXgsr]

Which package would you guys go with?

http://www.autogeek.net/po.html

[srtoad4]

Just got the 7424XP for Christmas, can't wait to use it on my white X.

[ThxMommy]

i have the griots with 5" backing plate like it more then my friends pc and his makita

[wwEvoXgsr]

Originally Posted by srtoad4

Just got the 7424XP for Christmas, can't wait to use it on my white X.

Did you get some mind of package or just the machine?

[armysoldier1073]

Unless you know what your doing do not get a rotary buffer. It is the fastest way to jack up your paint. Look for a dual action orbital buffer.


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[ThxMommy]

Originally Posted by armysoldier1073

Unless you know what your doing do not get a rotary buffer. It is the fastest way to jack up your paint. Look for a dual action orbital buffer.


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the PC 7424 XP is the DA version