Where did you buy your Porter Cable and how much did you pay?

[torchenvy]

I am looking to buy a Porter Cable to apply waxes, polish, etc. What model # would best suit my needs. Does it come with everything I need besides the pads? If not what else will I need? What pad would I want to use to apply paint cleaner, Red Moose Machine glaze and EX-P sealant? Where is a good place to buy pads, I would like to support some of the guys on the site that sell these products. I also wouldn't mind buying my PC from them if they have a competitive price.


Thanks in advance

 

[timpryor]

i bought my 7424 from autogeek and paid 180 or something like that, but that came with products too

 

[Nicky Pass]

I'd buy a Flex or UDM over the Porter Cable. Look on Autogeek, they usually sell package deals with pads.

 

[Nicky Pass]

Take a look...

http://www.autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html

 

[timpryor]

I'd buy a Flex or UDM over the Porter Cable. Look on Autogeek, they usually sell package deals with pads.

you do know the UDM IS a porter cable right?

 

[zeus201]

^ It's little more "refined" than a PC, but a PC will work just fine.

There really isn't any reason to go out and buy a FLEX unless you plan on doing a ton or cars regularly.

 

[timpryor]

^ It's little more "refined" than a PC, but a PC will work just fine.

There really isn't any reason to go out and buy a FLEX unless you plan on doing a ton or cars regularly.

close enough, plus its made by porter cable

The PC will be fine, some products may take a little longer to break down but they'll be fine

 

[Nicky Pass]

I have probably done 100 cars with my PC.
When it dies, I'm going to buy the Flex.

 

[Scott P]

you do know the UDM IS a porter cable right?

The old UDM was actually a slightly upgraded no-name version of the PC. Now, it's the same thing with a different label.

 

[Scott P]

I am looking to buy a Porter Cable to apply waxes, polish, etc. What model # would best suit my needs. Does it come with everything I need besides the pads? If not what else will I need? What pad would I want to use to apply paint cleaner, Red Moose Machine glaze and EX-P sealant? Where is a good place to buy pads, I would like to support some of the guys on the site that sell these products. I also wouldn't mind buying my PC from them if they have a competitive price.


Thanks in advance

I don't carry the PC for the simple reason that you can easily get it below what my cost would be. You can get it from Coastal Tool for $109. You then get my Buffing Pad Starter Kit - CCS Pads for $54 and you'll be good to go.

 

[crazycarlo]

yhats a good deal on the PC man. Good find.

 

[crystalwhitesvt]

Coastal tool is where I got mine http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/...er.htm?L+coastest+hyzy7838ffff9dff+1222990291

 

[torchenvy]

I don't carry the PC for the simple reason that you can easily get it below what my cost would be. You can get it from Coastal Tool for $109. You then get my Buffing Pad Starter Kit - CCS Pads for $54 and you'll be good to go.

Thanks for the link to the PC. What is the 6" Foam Polishing Pad that it comes with? Does it come with any backing plate?

Thanks for the help

 

[Scott P]

The foam back is permanent attached to the backing plate. You need a hook and loop backing plate to use other foam pads.