porter cable polisher's

[dannsax]

http://www.maxtool.com/images/7336SP.jpg

£81.94

http://www.maxtool.com/images/7424.jpg

£83.33

http://www.maxtool.com/images/7428.jpg

£115.27

quite cheap but are they worth it ?

http://www.maxtool.co.uk/index/porter-cable/polishers.asp

[barrett]

yes they are. Its is said that the porter cable 7474 is the best in the range when ordered from autopia.

[Dan]

I need to invest in one soon as the paintwork on the pug is shocking, people scratch it for fun.

[Clouds_mate]

see i want one but i dont know if its even worth it for a silver car

[James]

yes they are. Its is said that the porter cable 7474 is the best in the range when ordered from autopia.

7424* I was advised by PB to get the 7424.. think you made a typo or there may acually be a better one called the 7474 i dont know..

[barrett]

typo, its 7424

[kcsaxo]

will defo be getting one as soon as i can also afford the transformer and plug to adapt the US power conversion.

[dannsax]

so this is the one to get the then ?

http://www.maxtool.com/images/7424.jpg

Porter-Cable 7424 150mm Variable-Speed Random-Orbit Polisher
The 7424 Features:
• 3.7 Amp, AC Only
• Electronic variable speed 2,500-6,000 OPM
• Random, swirl-free polishing action
• Spiral/bevel gears
• 100% ball and roller bearing construction
• Standard Equipment: Polisher, polishing pad #54745,
wrench #48779, side handle, and operating manual

Specifications:
• Power: 120 VAC, 50-60 HZ/120 VDC
• Motor Amps: 3.7
• No-load Speed: 2,500-6,000 RPM
• Spindle Thread Size: Accepts 5/16 - 24
• Gear Drive: Spiral Bevel
• Wheel/Pad Size: 150 mm
• Length: 292 mm

[kcsaxo]

yeah the 7424 is the biz. dont forget the transformer and adaptor plug.

[James]

Transformer = 50 pound from b and q,
Adapter plug = Just cut the end of the wire and wire it into a normal plug... less strain on the tool then...

[dannsax]

Transformer = 50 pound from b and q,
Adapter plug = Just cut the end of the wire and wire it into a normal plug... less strain on the tool then...

cheers james :thumbup:

[James]

No problem anytime, ill show you the resuls of mine on monday when i use it buddy before you purcahse it :)

[dannsax]

thanks mate appreciate that :thumbup:

[hesslevtr]

and il borow it to cloud

[kcsaxo]

aah i didnt know about using a normal plug... hmmm wheres my iron? (snip snip)

[Baz]

think i need to take a trip round to your gaff Cloud, so you can clean my car properly :)

[barrett]

you shouldn't be using a normal household plug you should be using this type of plug http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=9494&MAN=16a-110v-Plug .

Here is a guide for how to change the plug:
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2278

It is also recommemded that you buy an extension cable and transformer.
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=999&MAN=Carroll-And-Meynell-7501-Single-Outlet-Transformer-750va

http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=9498&MAN=Extension-Lead-110v-14mtr

Mike

[James]

you shouldn't be using a normal household plug you should be using this type of plug http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=9494&MAN=16a-110v-Plug .

Here is a guide for how to change the plug:
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2278

It is also recommemded that you buy an extension cable and transformer.
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=999&MAN=Carroll-And-Meynell-7501-Single-Outlet-Transformer-750va

http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=9498&MAN=Extension-Lead-110v-14mtr

Mike

Mike my grandad is an electritian and has been all his life.. He claims it to be perfectlly safe.. Will have to ask him about this because if hes wrong and he's snipping my PC for no reason ill bite him :o

[hesslevtr]

Mike my grandad is an electritian and has been all his life.. He claims it to be perfectlly safe.. Will have to ask him about this because if hes wrong and he's snipping my PC for no reason ill bite him :o


ask him to give me a job

[barrett]

what i have posted is what i have been told on detailingworld.

The american power supply is 110 volts, so if you then use a 240v supply on it i'm guessing it will not be safe.

[Gav]

we use them transformers at work and them plugs. would it not be cheaper to hire one from a tool hire pleace like brandon tool hire. then again cloud is a millionaire.;)

[barrett]

we use them transformers at work and them plugs. would it not be cheaper to hire one from a tool hire pleace like brandon tool hire. then again cloud is a millionaire.;)

It depends on how often you are likely to use the polisher really.

[hesslevtr]

well i cant see it being recomended to use it on your car to often

cloud said he had a convertot built into his house

[barrett]

It depends on what polishes and compounds you use hessle. You can use normal products e.g. autoglym super resin polish etc, via the pc just to save time polishing the car. However polishing your car every week with poorboys SSR 2 would most definately not be recommended.

But its is recommended to use a paint thickness guage at the same time to avoid burning through the clear coat on the car.

Mike

[James]

Yes and it also says the price is 450 pounds... :P

[hesslevtr]

pocket change to you cloud

[James]

450... i dont think so buddy i wish.

[hesslevtr]

450... i dont think so buddy i wish.


im sure if you looked down the back of your setee you will find the extra 50

[PolishedBliss]

Couple of points... (i) don't buy anything from Maxtool - their service is very poor, and they are actually a US company ptretending to be a UK company (ii) the 7424 unit is the one to go for, it is 110V only, so you need to use it with a 110V transformer and a 110V replacement plug (put 240V through it and you will regret it), (iii) you can use the PC as often as you like with glazes and last step products, but polishing as such should be restricted to only a handful of times per year. The PC isn't really a paint removal tool as such, but care needs to be taken all the same. :)