Porter Cable 7424 Group Buy - Update with payment details, pg 5

[barrett]

So I'm in talks with Autopia about this.... who's in for one then?

Price depends on how many names we get. It will be cheaper than they currently sell them for.

1) Barrett

[Predator_R32]

what dod they sell them for mike???

[barrett]

not sure, about 100 quid without the sonus pads and polish (i think) have a look on their website.

I think it is www.autopia-carcare.com

[Predator_R32]

149 dollars works out about 77 quid according to the currency converter :y:

ill have to think about this one ive just bought a new laptop and exhaust so not sure lol

[craigy_87]

77 quid! mines was 100 quid with a discount code :n:

[Predator_R32]

well its from america so i would expect i high postage but id say the group buy could be under 100 easily

[hesslevtr]

can we still order prducts etc with this or do we need to order seprate

whens the ordering date

[craigy_87]

well its from america so i would expect i high postage but id say the group buy could be under 100 easily

ahhh you meant 77 quid without postage i get ya now lol

[Predator_R32]

lol yeah :y:

[WelshSaxo]

might well be up for this dependin on cost of course, would you be able to get some ball park figures?

plus what would the deal inclued? just the pc by the sounds of it is it? if so what else is needed & any ideas of the costs on them?

if u can answer all that i think i'm more than likely in on this mate!

[hesslevtr]

might well be up for this dependin on cost of course, would you be able to get some ball park figures?

plus what would the deal inclued? just the pc by the sounds of it is it? if so what else is needed & any ideas of the costs on them?

if u can answer all that i think i'm more than likely in on this mate!

you will need the 110v adaptor they can be bought from hardware stores and are around £50ish

you will need pads, backing plate, polish, wax also

[SNewham]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)

[Gav]

i might be interested depending on the price.

[Gav]

should see if you can get a group buy for the transformer aswell m8.
site here. http://www.airlinktransformers.com/sitetransformers.asp

[Predator_R32]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)

[SNewham]

haha, sorted. Parents have agreed to buy this for me, if I clean their cars once a month for £20 each. Sorted :P

[Predator_R32]

lol if we can get it for 60 ill be happy mike :)

[Gav]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)

[chrismurra]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price) :y:

[dj_sim]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)

[argylefan1985]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)

[SNewham]

Nice one, this seems to be getting some good interest here. :y:

[Mark51]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Mark51 (depending on price)
8) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)

would it not be better to get these from an english company so we didnt have to buy the converter?

[SNewham]

would it not be better to get these from an english company so we didnt have to buy the converter?

They're not sold in UK format so we have to have a converter I think mate.

[Mark51]

i have been told that these are the best and cheapest people to get them from CLICK ME (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/pages/stores)

[VTSKris]

Dont think you can getthem in this country and if you can you would still need a transformer.

Meguiars are ment to be bringin 1 out in july i think that will run off 240v but i dont know how much it will cost.

Kris

[hesslevtr]

pcs only come from america and have the american plug on

you then need to put the 110v plug on and get a transofmer to use it

as kris has said megs are ment to be bringing 1 out later this year

[Predator_R32]

think ill see how much they are first

[Mark51]

think ill see how much they are first

i can see them been alot if they are the only company that is making a UK spec one

[Predator_R32]

yeah all depends tohugh if there about 60 - 70 delivered then maybe if not ill just wait to see the meguiars one

[Mark51]

yeah all depends tohugh if there about 60 - 70 delivered then maybe if not ill just wait to see the meguiars one

agreed mate because then you've got the price of pads and a converter on top of that sobefore you know it youve spend £120

[Predator_R32]

yeah true ill see what the price is first tbh i dont think ill be able to afford it ive spent a grand in 2 days lol

[Mark51]

yeah true ill see what the price is first tbh i dont think ill be able to afford it ive spent a grand in 2 days lol

on what?

[Predator_R32]

lol on a new laptop a magnex system and 3 chubby tickets :)

[Mark51]

lol on a new laptop a magnex system and 3 chubby tickets :)

money well spent then:y:

[Predator_R32]

it certainly was :y:

just need my cam and manifold now and thats it :)

[djrem]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Mark51 (depending on price)
8) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)
9) djRem (depending on price)

Im up for it.

[barrett]

can we still order prducts etc with this or do we need to order seprate

whens the ordering date

Looking to have the order place by the end of the month

Pads and polish's may be avaliable to order also, but we will see as it could make things more difficult.

might well be up for this dependin on cost of course, would you be able to get some ball park figures?

Need to get a rough idea of numbers before I can get a ball park figure tbh.


should see if you can get a group buy for the transformer aswell m8.
site here. http://www.airlinktransformers.com/sitetransformers.asp

I will do, but this is likely to be done closer to the time when money is to be collected.


1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Mark51 (depending on price)
8) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)
9) djRem (depending on price)

[mrolinc]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Mark51 (depending on price)
8) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)
9) djRem (depending on price)
10) mrolinc ( if very cheap cus im a deadbeat :oops: )

[chrismurra]

pcs only come from america and have the american plug on

you then need to put the 110v plug on and get a transofmer to use it

as kris has said megs are ment to be bringing 1 out later this year

i already have a transformer so im ok :y: :y: :y:

[Gav]

the megs one will probably be about £200.

[WelshSaxo]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Mark51 (depending on price)
8) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)
9) djRem (depending on price)
10) mrolinc ( if very cheap cus im a deadbeat)
11) welshsaxo (dependin on price )

[Simo]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Mark51 (depending on price)
8) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)
9) djRem (depending on price)
10) mrolinc ( if very cheap cus im a deadbeat)
11) welshsaxo (dependin on price )
12) Simo

Mikey... keep me updated on details... I WILL be buying one no later than the end of March, be it by group by or not, so lets keep the momentum going. :P

[Rosco906]

2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (depending on price)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Mark51 (depending on price)
8) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)
9) djRem (depending on price)
10) mrolinc ( if very cheap cus im a deadbeat)
11) welshsaxo (dependin on price )
12) Simo
13) Rosco906 (depending on price) what transformer would i require? Also need 2 tyres this week so see how much i have left

[Predator_R32]

well if there from america there a 2 pin plug am sure

[Rosco906]

can u not just get the 2 plug adapter to the 3 pin?

or do u need a transformer?

[Predator_R32]

not sure mate am sure mike will explain when he gets details :y:

[Simo]

can u not just get the 2 plug adapter to the 3 pin?

or do u need a transformer?

The PC is 110V so you need a step-down transformer to take your mains from 240v down to 110v.

[barrett]

The PC is 110V so you need a step-down transformer to take your mains from 240v down to 110v.

Correct

can u not just get the 2 plug adapter to the 3 pin?

or do u need a transformer?

You can use the 2 plug to 3 pin adapter, but then you have to plug it into the step down transformer. This is an option if you do not want to cut the plug off the american one to put a new plug on, or change the lead.


I have had a few more emails back and forth with autopia, and once we have finalised a price I will be looking to take orders and collect money (or send straight to them, depends what they want).

There is an option of either a pc kit (pads, and microfibre bonnets) or just the pc, still need a few chats to see if we can mix and match in the order.

Mike

[djrem]

what sort of prices are they looking at at the moment?

Is there a supplier company you can approach to find out about the actual unit cost price per a unit?

[chrismurra]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Predator_VTR (depending on price)
4) Gav (depending on price)
5) chrismurra (I have a transformer)
6) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
7) Mark51 (depending on price)
8) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)
9) djRem (depending on price)
10) mrolinc ( if very cheap cus im a deadbeat)
11) welshsaxo (dependin on price )
12) Simo
13) Rosco906 (depending on price) what transformer would i require? Also need 2 tyres this week so see how much i have left

[barrett]

what sort of prices are they looking at at the moment?

Is there a supplier company you can approach to find out about the actual unit cost price per a unit?

Feel free to do that. Porter cable is the company that make and supply them, i don't think they will want to ship to the uk, and offer the benefit that autopia do.

[djrem]

i was just wondering if you'd spoken direct to the factoryy.

im going to be buying one of these anyway.
Id rather do it on a deal group buy than on my own.

[Gav]

im taking my name of the list as i ordered mine last night with a discount code. £120 all in for the sfx bundle.

[djrem]

you bastard. lol

im now green with envy you'll have it before me!

get some pics up when you ve had a go mate :)

[brianS]

im sure a few ssc people could be interested also, been mentioned a few times on there the past few days

[Gav]

sorry had the chance and i took it.:y:

[fatsax]

very interested in this but would really like a rough price on the PC plus transformer before i add my name to list. will just have to keep an eye on this topic.

[barrett]

Mike,
Ok Here is the deal.
The PC alone can not be bought with the group buy.
Only PC with pad kits.

The group buy will have to be in groups of 5 kits minimum of 5 kits (Like 5,10,15,etc. PC Kits)
It can only these two PC kits: SFX or DAS pad Kit.
Price $200.00 (DAS Kit) (approx £105)
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-daspol-kit.html
Or
Price $210.00 (SFX Kit) (approx £110)
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-sfxpol-kit.html

If we can ship all the PC kits to you(one adress) we will pick up the shipping.(The Import tax will be a very very small)
We will always try to put the fairest minimum price on customs form, you don't even need to ask and I trust you will be pleased!!

Second Option

If you want the people to order themselves (we will give you a coupon to use when placing the order for the discount that will expire in 5 days from issue)we can give 20% discount but they will have to pay the shipping.
(Shipping 3-5 day USPS Global Express Mail™ (EMS)
is around $69.30 for each PC kit sent)

SFX Kit will be around $237.00
DAS Kit will be $227.00
Tell each person once they place the order the actual shipping cost will be shown.

We will have a 5 day window to order all of the PC kits for this group buy.

Please see what the people say about this offer.

Keep in touch
Jon

This is the message from Autopia.

So what this means is that we need to chose either the DAS or SFX kit.

Autopia will ship all the PC's to me, then I will have to ship them to you. This will mean that the price will be $200 + postage costs, which I am hoping to find out the weight either off Dan or Autopia, but can't imagine it being more than 5-10 quid.

So if we decide on this soon, then we will be able to get the ball rolling quickly.

Can people please post replies of preference in here, and post if you are interested in a group buy on transformers.

Mike

[Predator_R32]

think im out its a tad expensive for me at the moment :)

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) chrismurra (I have a transformer)
4) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
5) Mark51 (depending on price)
6) Argylefan1985 (depending on price)
7) djRem (depending on price)
8) mrolinc ( if very cheap cus im a deadbeat)
9) welshsaxo (dependin on price )
10) Simo
11) Rosco906

[barrett]

Snewham, your pm inbox is too full.

[djrem]

OK im lazy.

Can you tell us the model youve gone for and the price in £s.

cheers man for your efforts

[Predator_R32]

Currency Convertor says

$237 = £121
And $227 = £116

[barrett]

It can only these two PC kits: SFX or DAS pad Kit.
Price $200.00 (DAS Kit) (approx £105)
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-daspol-kit.html
Or
Price $210.00 (SFX Kit) (approx £110)
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-sfxpol-kit.html

These are the kits we are looking to order in the group buy I'm hoping.

The other way of doing it makes it more expensive and the individual has to pay for postage.

[djrem]

well i read their site and tbh, couldnt see the benifit of getting one from the other.

What you recommend?

basically. im a slag for this.

If it comes to £150 or less with p&p, Order what you want. Im in :)

[Rosco906]

can u take my name off.

tyres bit my hand to much and now skint

sorry :wall:

[WelshSaxo]

so if we went for say the sfx kit, it'll be £110 plus say another £10 for you to forward them onto us when they get to the uk? givin a total of £120?

think i got it rite there!

plus i'd be interested in a group buy on a transformer

[barrett]

yup welshsaxo... but i need to see how much postage is going to be. I would be surprised if it was over 5 quid

[barrett]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) chrismurra (I have a transformer)
4) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
5) Mark51 (depending on price)
6) djRem (depending on price)
7) mrolinc ( if very cheap cus im a deadbeat)
8) welshsaxo (dependin on price )
9) Simo


This is the current list i am aware are still interested, some still havent replied.

[WelshSaxo]

i'll hav no problems with that then mate, just let us know the final price when u find out!

[mrolinc]

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) chrismurra (I have a transformer)
4) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
5) Mark51 (depending on price)
6) djRem (depending on price)
7) welshsaxo (dependin on price )
8) Simo

sorry boys money is shit at the mo im out :(

[Dan]

Well shipping from Autopia was $53 couldnt say how much it weighs. I shall check when I get home for you Mike.

[chrismurra]

could you take my name of the list im going to be skint 4 a while as i got caughet driving my dads car while myne was getting lowerd. and i havent a clue what the fine will be so sory i realy wanted one of these too

[barrett]

sorry boys money is shit at the mo im out :(

No worries

1) Barrett
2) Snewham (depending on price)
3) Dj_Sim (pm me all details)
4) djRem (depending on price)
5) welshsaxo (dependin on price )
6) Simo

[Simo]

Mike, I want to place an order for the SFX kit (seems to be better, but not sure how/why?)

Id like the ship-to you option and I will collect from you.

Let me know how this progresses.

Thanks
Simo

[barrett]

No problem what so ever picking it up from me, and agree that the SFX kit seems the better option, I can't see much difference between the two on the site, but its only £5 difference so must be slightly better in some way. Just need to see who still needs to confirm that they want, then we can make steps to placing the order.

I will look into some sort of GB on transformers if people are interest.

Can also sort the replacement power cable too, and get a guide up for all to follow as you need to change either the plug to a transformer compatable one, or change the entire lead which seems the better option.

To change the lead you have to undo a couple of screws on the PC and then rewire it (as simple as changing a plus). The benefit of this method is that you get a longer lead therefore you do not drag the plug around on the floor, and there isn;t the risk of it knocking the paintwork on the car.

Mike

[barrett]

From what i can tell so far it looks like this:

1) Barrett (confirmed)
2) Snewham
3) Dj_Sim
4) djRem (confirmed)
5) welshsaxo (confirmed)
6) Simo (confirmed)

I have another person who will buy as back up if DJ_Sim or Snewham back out, but you two showed interest first so have priority.

[Dan]

To change the lead you have to undo a couple of screws on the PC and then rewire it (as simple as changing a plus). The benefit of this method is that you get a longer lead therefore you do not drag the plug around on the floor, and there isn;t the risk of it knocking the paintwork on the car.

Mike

Changing the plug is really easy, took me about 5 mins.

[fatsax]

when would you be wanting payment if i was to add my self to the list.

[djrem]

From what i can tell so far it looks like this:

1) Barrett (confirmed)
2) Snewham
3) Dj_Sim
4) djRem (confirmed)
5) welshsaxo (confirmed)
6) Simo (confirmed)



I can only do this if payment is after April 1st.

Ive ragged my little bank account this month :(

[Simo]

I'll be needing to order a shed load of discs and waxes too :P

[Predator_R32]

I'll be needing to order a shed load of discs and waxes too :P

must be really bad simon or your setting up your own business ;)

[Simo]

must be really bad simon or your setting up your own business ;)

Three cars to use the PC on... lmao!

[Predator_R32]

ahhhhh right well add another car on that list ;)

[Sidesport]

Im up for this, where can you buy all the discs and waxes/cutting compunds etc?

Or do they all have to be shipped from the states?

Chris

[barrett]

I can only do this if payment is after April 1st.

Ive ragged my little bank account this month :(

Was hoping to place the order sooner rather than later.

when would you be wanting payment if i was to add my self to the list.

Soon. When we have five names I will start collecting payments.

Im up for this, where can you buy all the discs and waxes/cutting compunds etc?

Or do they all have to be shipped from the states?

Chris

There are plenty of sites to buy the pads, and polishes, glazes, sealents and waxes. www.polishedbliss.co.uk, www.cleanandshiny.co.uk, www.cleanyourcar.co.uk.

Have a look on www.detailingworld.co.uk for tips, advice and information on how to use the PC and recommended products.

[barrett]

Update from Autopia

Each person can pay for their own PC SFX kit.

I have to contact the order manager to see if they want a coupon code for this group but or if just placing a comment in the order box is what they want. They are not availible today so we will have to wait for Monday.
I will let you know as soon as I know(sometime Monday)

--------------------------------

This means we could be placing orders on Monday folks.

Mike

[Simo]

Update from Autopia

Each person can pay for their own PC SFX kit.

I have to contact the order manager to see if they want a coupon code for this group but or if just placing a comment in the order box is what they want. They are not availible today so we will have to wait for Monday.
I will let you know as soon as I know(sometime Monday)

--------------------------------

This means we could be placing orders on Monday folks.

Mike

Way to go Mikey... expensive weekend means I wont be placing order until wednesday though. Im sure that wont be too late ;)

[Predator_R32]

im gonna get one from amazon.com in a months time i think, pretty good price on there too :)

[barrett]

Thats fine simo. Hopefully we could all have orders placed by the weekend, then you will all have them by the end of the month!

[djrem]

i just saw this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89323lmQ2LI&mode=related&search=

from another thread.

Oh i so want one now! bastard bank accounts.

EDIT. : Fuck it. Overdraft is there for a reason

[barrett]

Hi Mike,

I have the coupon for the free shipping on the group buy for the SFX PC kit.
Please enter the following in the discount coupon box when placing the order to get the free shipping.

It will give free shipping once its been applied.
This free shipping will send the 5 PC kits plus any polishes,towels,brushes and any thing else anybody wants to add. (Free shipping for EVERYTHING)

The only thing is it has to be placed as a one person order, not seperatly like I thought.(Sorry)
Also the coupon will expire after March 26th.

Any questions please feel free to ask or go to
www.autopia-carcare.com and click on help desk for live person support.

Thanks again!


Right folks, I need to start getting peoples payments and fast, so we can place the order in time.

Payment is best made by cheque, or you will have to pay the paypal fees.

I will pm all on the list now with my address. I will be collecting money for PC and what ever else you may wish to order, then I will get a price for postage to you when I know how much it will be, and you can paypal or send me a cheque for how much that is.

So its £110 for the PC with the SFX kit.

[Gav]

i got mine today i ordered mine last tuesday night and it came monday morning. so not bad at all. bring on the weekend.

[Dan]

Not a bad price for them Mike.

I need more pads etc for mine too.

[barrett]

let me know if you want some from autopia, sure i can add them to the order.

Mike

[WelshSaxo]

i'll get the cheq in the post mike,

on the other hand just a generally dumb question that com 2 mind is how long do the pads last roughly is it just the 1 use or can u soak them n re-use type of thing?

[Dan]

let me know if you want some from autopia, sure i can add them to the order.

Mike


When do you need to know by Mike?

[barrett]

you can wash them and reuse them.

There are different types of pads, such as cutting pads, polishing pads etc. Have a look on www.detailingworld.co.uk at the guides section and the sticky threads for more information.

[nave30]

what is the sfx kit, i want the pc and have the pads but no plate

[barrett]

look on page 4 or 3 has a link with all the details on it.

[Cal]

Are there no alternatives to the 7424 over here to avoid buying from the US, having to get a transformer and paying shipping/tax etc?

[barrett]

no there aren't, this is the safest car polishing machine avaliable on the market, in the respect of keeping your paintwork safe whilst trying to restore it to its former glory.

[Cal]

no there aren't, this is the safest car polishing machine avaliable on the market, in the respect of keeping your paintwork safe whilst trying to restore it to its former glory.Fair n'uff... Iam interested, but do not get paid till 15th so it may be too late...

[barrett]

its getting too late then mate, if you can get your money sorted within a couple of days i will add one to the order for you.

Mike

[Cal]

its getting too late then mate, if you can get your money sorted within a couple of days i will add one to the order for you.

MikeI'll have to leave it mate, Im spent up till pay day pretty much... I need a credit card! Cheers anyway

[barrett]

ok, no worries mate.

I will be ordering a spare one so we have the right numbers.

Contact me on or after payday if you want it, but will be going on ebay as soon as i have it.

[Cal]

ok, no worries mate.

I will be ordering a spare one so we have the right numbers.

Contact me on or after payday if you want it, but will be going on ebay as soon as i have it.Definitely, I'll keep checking back as to when you guys get them. Cheers :drink:

[Predator_R32]

oooo you can contact me if the spare one is still up for sale in about 2 weeks mike and ill have it :y:

[Cal]

oooo you can contact me if the spare one is still up for sale in about 2 weeks mike and ill have it :y:Fuck off I was here first! :y:

[Predator_R32]

muhahahaha, well if you cant afford it ill have second dibs on it :y:

[Cal]

muhahahaha, well if you cant afford it ill have second dibs on it :y:Ok thats cool with me, id let u have a go if you live anywhere near North Wales! Mr Barrett has a backup in you then incase Iam broke :)

[Predator_R32]

yeah lol i told him if it was a month down the line a would of been in for it but id just bought a laptop and magnex system which came to about a grand lol

[Predator_R32]

1) Barrett (confirmed)
2) welshsaxo (confirmed)
3) Simo (confirmed)
4) Predator_VTR (awaiting confirmation for payment)
5) Barrett's Mate

[barrett]

Cheers Pred, will be a few days till all the money is into the account, then will be ordering.

Mike

[Simo]

What's the latest news MikeyB?

[barrett]

Got final payment start of the week, paid in cleared on friday. When I went onto the shop I couldn't place the order as the shop is close till Tuesday, will be sorted then, and hopefully with us end of the week / start of next week!

Sorry for the delay folks, but some where slower than others with getting payment to me.

[WelshSaxo]

it's all gd as long as u got the money in the end mate, weather is gettin perfect for the cleaning madness as well!

[Predator_R32]

oooooooooooo yeah :y: cant wait for mine :)

[barrett]

i cant wait, bit gutted we didnt manage to get the in time for this weekend, but these things happen!

[Predator_R32]

yeah nevermind mike all good things come to those who wait :y:

[Simo]

fancy spending a few hours showing me how to use mine when it arrives MIke ;) :P

[barrett]

fancy spending a few hours showing me how to use mine when it arrives MIke ;) :P

If there are plenty of cups of tea I will be there. Will bring my pc along aswell will get through the cars pretty quickly!

Best thing to do over the coming days if you have the time is to clean then clay bar the car, if you haven't already.

That way when you get the pc all you need to do is give the car a wash and crack on with the polishing!

Mike

[barrett]

Hi chaps, I would advise getting one of these from the group buy on detailing world at the moment. You can make one yourself, but by the time you have bought the m clips, and the tool you need to grasp them I'm pretty sure you would have spent more than just getting involved in this group buy.

Its a 9m cable that you fit to the pc, this avoids having to cut the plug off the power cable and rewire, which voids the warrenty. So it runs from the pc to the transformer.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/nigelmercier/pcflex002.jpg

To get involved you need to add your name to this list (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27796) on DW, then click the thrid button down on this list (http://www.mercier.org.uk/paypal.htm)(ignore the existing pre-orders only bit).

Then you are done, all you need to do is sit back and wait for that and the PC to arrive, and get yourself a transformer.

[Simo]

Hi chaps, I would advise getting one of these from the group buy on detailing world at the moment. You can make one yourself, but by the time you have bought the m clips, and the tool you need to grasp them I'm pretty sure you would have spent more than just getting involved in this group buy.

Its a 9m cable that you fit to the pc, this avoids having to cut the plug off the power cable and rewire, which voids the warrenty. So it runs from the pc to the transformer.

To get involved you need to add your name to this list (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27796) on DW, then click the thrid button down on this list (http://www.mercier.org.uk/paypal.htm)(ignore the existing pre-orders only bit).

Then you are done, all you need to do is sit back and wait for that and the PC to arrive, and get yourself a transformer.

Payment sent... just waiting for my DW account to be activated now, so I can add my name to the list ;)

[barrett]

Excellent, I think that is the best way of changing the power cable, then you dont have a short pc power cable and have to drag the plug around on the floor.

The guide looks easy to follow too.

[WelshSaxo]

just paid for mine as well, all thats left to sort now is a transformer

started having i look for these yest best i found was a 2 plug 1 for £50 tho anyone found better?

[barrett]

£ 45 delvered here (http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=995&MAN=Twin-16a-Socket-110v-Transformer-1kva)

[Simo]

What kva rating is needed.. cant see it being very high for a PC. Although I also have a chop saw to run off the wee buggar :err:

[Simo]

Might be worthwhile checking out http://www.hotukdeals.com/vouchers-static.html

I notice there is £20 off at scxrewfix when you spend more than £50... their transformer is £52 - £20 could be £32 :A: ;)

Anyone else got more time to probe ;)

[barrett]

What kva rating is needed.. cant see it being very high for a PC. Although I also have a chop saw to run off the wee buggar :err:

Don't know if this answers your queston or not:
The Porter Cable 7424 car polisher features a random orbit (dual-action) polishing action for a swirl-free finish. While powerful, the 7424 will not scratch or burn even the most delicate clear coat paint finish. The 3.7 amp motor delivers plenty of torque, and the electronic variable speed control allows you to vary operating speed from 2,500 to 6,000 oscillations per minutes (OPM). For comfort, the hand grip can be attached to either side.

[barrett]

a 1.0 kva transformer is more than man enough for the task, so thats what i wll be gong for!

[WelshSaxo]

Might be worthwhile checking out http://www.hotukdeals.com/vouchers-static.html

I notice there is £20 off at scxrewfix when you spend more than £50... their transformer is £52 - £20 could be £32 :A: ;)

Anyone else got more time to probe ;)

just had a look mate this deal has expired :n:

[WelshSaxo]

just found this 1 tho,

£10 discount at Screwfix



Code: Email10

Discount: £10

Minimum Spend: £50.00

Applies To: First order

Instructions: As a special gift to you, we have arranged for you to have £10 off your first order when you spend over £50. Simply enter "Email10" in the special instructions (screen 2 - delivery) when you place your first order and your £10 discount will be applied. Thanks to FleetFanatic @ mse for the code.

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[barrett]

Order place.
Unfortunately they are short of stock on the PC.... so we have to wait till the end of the week before they get shipped:n:

May try and wangle a freebie or someting for us.

Sorry folks, not much anyone can do.

[WelshSaxo]

Order place.
Unfortunately they are short of stock on the PC.... so we have to wait till the end of the week before they get shipped:n:

May try and wangle a freebie or someting for us.

Sorry folks, not much anyone can do.

i lk your thinking lol

[Simo]

My extension cable arrived today! :A:

[Predator_R32]

yeah mine did too simon :y: plug and play baby just need a transformer and some polishing/compounds now :)

[barrett]

some polish comes with the PC deal, we purchased the SFX kit which comes with some sonus pads and some polish i think!

My extension cable has also arrived... need to order a second one for my mate, forgot about that!

Recieved an email this morning saying they had been sent out.

[WelshSaxo]

got my cable yest aswell, got my transformer from screwfix with the above deal i put up so it was £42 delivered!

[Dan]

Yeah the sfx kit comes with polish and 3/4 pads, also a backing plate.

[Predator_R32]

my special offer code didnt bloody work bugger lol

[WelshSaxo]

my special offer code didnt bloody work bugger lol

do u mean the 1 i put up mate?

if so it may have worked as it never showed up on mine online but when it was delivered it said the discount had bn applied! hope that helps mate

[Predator_R32]

nmmm ok then ill give it time i did put Email10 in the special intructions box, i havent had a confirmation of the order yet maybe on there i guess, cheers :y: rep for ya if it works :p

[WelshSaxo]

nmmm ok then ill give it time i did put Email10 in the special intructions box, i havent had a confirmation of the order yet maybe on there i guess, cheers :y: rep for ya if it works :p

hav faith pred! lol

it didn't com up with anything online with me but when it was delivered the bill said it had bn applied!

hang in there! lol :panic:

[Predator_R32]

ahhh relieved now cheers welshsaxo, got an email saying total charged 42 pound odd, bargain :y:

[WelshSaxo]

no problem pred

[Predator_R32]

have some rep buddy :y:

[Predator_R32]

come on mike am waiting lol :p

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p305/Predator_VTR/DSCF00062.jpg

[Simo]

Need to order my transformer tonight... Im gonna try and hunt out an even better deal... just for the hell of it ;)

[Predator_R32]

lol i tryed simo you can get them cheap its just delivery that costs a bomb, screwfix is 42.90 with delivery if you enter email10 in the special instructions box

machine mart may be ok if you can get to a store though

[barrett]

how much is machine mart, there is one not far at all from me, going past it tomorrow too, could pick you one up simo if you want.

Any time now the big fat parcel will arrive on my door step... don't worry there will be plenty of pics to tease you, then straight down to the post office to find out cost of shipping for those that need it.

Then it will be a simple case of getting the money to me asap via paypal or any other way of your choice and its yours.

The conversion rate has worked out well and I got exactly the right amount of money from everyone, well 11p too much actually, but call that the cost of the paper for postage!

[Predator_R32]

lol no problems mike just pm me when you want the payment and it will be sent straight over :y:

[barrett]

sure thing, may get people address's now who need them posting to them, will save precious time when it comes to packing!

[Predator_R32]

or you can just tease us :p

[Predator_R32]

how much is machine mart, there is one not far at all from me, going past it tomorrow too, could pick you one up simo if you want.

Any time now the big fat parcel will arrive on my door step... don't worry there will be plenty of pics to tease you, then straight down to the post office to find out cost of shipping for those that need it.

Then it will be a simple case of getting the money to me asap via paypal or any other way of your choice and its yours.

The conversion rate has worked out well and I got exactly the right amount of money from everyone, well 11p too much actually, but call that the cost of the paper for postage!

machine mart is about 50 quid so i guess not lol

much cheaper getting one from screwfix plus these are a 2 socket :y:

[Dan]

Yeah machine mart have them for about £50, there extension cables are about £10 though

[Predator_R32]

the cable we got off detailing world was 13 quid i think, and it hard wires into the porter cable so wont void the warranty as there just push on terminals :y:

[Simo]

If I could be arsed driving to STAX, I reckon Id get one for £20 ;)

May see if JTF have something ;)

[Predator_R32]

you can buy mine simon :p 100 quid and ill let you use it on weekends

[barrett]

If I could be arsed driving to STAX, I reckon Id get one for £20 ;)

May see if JTF have something ;)

give me a call if you get a good deal!

[barrett]

Should be in the UK today, had a message yesterday saying it was in the airport or something similar

[Predator_R32]

oooo yeah there getting close :p

[Simo]

Whats the latest Doctor Barrett?

Tried JTF today for a transoformer and they dont do them... so will have another look aroundf before ordering online ;)

[Predator_R32]

just found out hes at the london marathon :y:

[WelshSaxo]

lazy bugger lol

hope it went well for him!

[barrett]

Aye, was running the marathon over the weekend folks so no updates sorry.

Finished the marathon, but was well off the pace I was planning on. The heat really got to me and was feeling pretty ill. Planned to do 4hrs 30, but did it in 5hrs 55mins. Was such a relief to cross the line tho.

I am just about t have a shower and go home and check if the PC's have arrived yet. I expect they will have done.

[Predator_R32]

well done mike, its better than anything i could do i run downstairs and im knackered :p

[Dan]

Well done Mike, at least you made it..

[barrett]

aye was happy to get round.

The polishers are here... I will try and nip to the post office at lunch time tomorrow and see how much postage is.

got to dash now, meant to be at gf's

[Predator_R32]

ooo yeah baby, do you want us to pm you our address's ????

[barrett]

will get addresses when i get postage money.

Should get a chance to nip into post office today.

[barrett]

I've noticed that they haven't come with the FREE bottle of Sonus Paintwork Cleanser with the Sonus SFX Polisher Kit.

So I will send autopia an email today to find out why. But if you want to use it right away i suggest buying a different polish in the uk for now.

I would suggest maybe http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=10101 this if you have some swirls. The paintwork cleanser wouldn't shift swirls anyway. I thought you got a bottle of polish as it had it in the photograph on the autopia site, but i have not had a chance to read the page (http://autopia-carcare.com/son-sfxpol-kit.html) about it yet.

I will email John at clean and shiny and Rich at polishedbliss about doing a group buy on it. I would be looking at getting that sorted ASAP so we could all order by the end of the week.

Sorry about that folks, the paintwork cleanser is Autopias fault, but the fact there is no swirl busting polish is my fault for not reading the page properly and just scanning it.

[Predator_R32]

not a problem mike :y:

[barrett]

right fols, just in from post office.

Its £9.50 for parcel post or £12.50 for first class post.

If you send it now I can go now and post it (before 5/5:30 what ever time post office closes) If not I may get a chance tomorrow around 3pm.

Its up to you which one you choose, I guess 1st class will get there sooner. But will of missed todays collection by now, so would come on thursday.

[barrett]

paypal is barrett at sax - p dot com

[Predator_R32]

payment sent mike, il just have the 9.50 one im on a budget as im gonna be a student soon lol, let me know when you recieve payment

thanks

[barrett]

its in the post to you.

[Predator_R32]

cheers again mike :y:

[barrett]

good news chaps... got an email this morning saying 5 bottles of sonus paintwork cleanser are on there way to me!! Will have to get some pennies off you again though to post them.

Mike

[Predator_R32]

ooooo yeah baby :)

got mine all wired up today mike :y:

Thanks mate :)

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p305/Predator_VTR/DSCF0012-1.jpg

[barrett]

no worries, all good, still need to wire mine up, not been in much of a hurry to do it as still dont have a transformer!

Looking forward to seeing the results.

Carl I posted your PC out today, sorry but I didn't have a chance to do it yesterday.

[Predator_R32]

yeah me too mike, ill order some polish this week and get id done next weekend :y:

[WelshSaxo]

no worries, all good, still need to wire mine up, not been in much of a hurry to do it as still dont have a transformer!

Looking forward to seeing the results.

Carl I posted your PC out today, sorry but I didn't have a chance to do it yesterday.

no problem mike, not in any rush! shall let u know when it turns up!

[barrett]

yeah would be good if you could let me no you recieved it.

the paintwork cleanser is on its way to me now

[Gav]

wouldent it have been cheaper to get it delivered to everyones door from autopia?

[barrett]

no gav, it would have cost 135 delivered from autopia this was 119.50

[Gav]

i got mine delivered for £122 all in for the sfx kit.

[Predator_R32]

theres also import tax, that happens now and again though im happy with my purchase anyway, got the sfx kit 110 deliver to mike then 9.50 to me