I'm getting one of the Porter Cabel polishing kits for X-Mas and was wondering who had the best deal. I want the whole shabang! Polisher, pads, bag to carry it in, etc. If they have a CD on how to... that's a bonus. Any ideas? Vendors... help me out here. Also, if it doesn't come with it, which polishes,wax, etc, is the best? Everyone I speak to states their's is best, understandably... but which to go with. I like the Mguires one only because it has a lifetime warranty instead of a one year. Best pads, etc? Also, looking for some paint chip repair items to use with it as well. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
When you get it Adam and I can teach you how to use it...he is better with it then I am cause hes always doing a black car
Sweet. I've used quite a few buffers in the past, but I mostly need the info of which pad/liquid to use when. I'll still stick with Ron's favorite Zaino products for the waxes.
But its always pretty!:surprise::thumb3: I don't know if the sale is still going on or not, but Meguiar's was having a sale on their G100 with lifetime warranty (that's their private label Porter Cable) because they were introducing a new model after SEMA. There really wasn't any significant difference between the new and old model that would make me upgrade. Drew, you may also want to look at the Ultimate Detail Machine I believe has a bit more power than the Porter Cable.
Thanks... I'll check it out. Just don't want to take a chance and burn the paint. Herd it's hard to do with the PC one.
haha, Ron must have missed this one. You need one of these -> http://crspotless.com/ and I can't seem to find my link to that forum that's nothing but pro detailers.... still looking.
Here is an example of one of our Porter Cable buffer kits. We start with the popular 7424 random orbital buffer and 5-7/8" velcro backing plate. Priced at $169.99(regular$208.20) shipped in the lower 48 states. Contact us for shipping to other locations. It includes several foam buffing pads which can be used for mild polishing and applying last step protection products. A pair of reversible gray microfiber polishing bonnets are included to buff off the product residues. As a bonus, we include a FREE bottle of our TC-8 Swirl Cutter($15.95 value) and 3 different 2-ounce product samples(polish/sealant, car wash, detail spray) which can be used for several product applications. Feel free to customize your own kit. Start with our TCPC-20 at $129.99 and add desired foam buffing pads. We can help you based upon your project needs. Contact us at [email protected] for any questions or special price kit quotes. Other foam pads include: (List each) Yellow "Medium cutting" $9.99 each Orange "Cutting/Polishing" $10.99 each White "Polishing" $9.99 each Black "Finishing" $9.99 each Blue " Final Finishing" $9.99 each
somebody correct me if im wrong (not call me a dumbass) but isnt zaino supposed to be applied using linear movements instead of rotary?
Using a rotary polisher is not really recommended unless your very experienced with its use. If you're applying last step protection products, the use of a random orbital buffer such as the Porter Cable 7424 or UDM-1000 is actually more efficient, faster and covers a greater surface area as compared to hand applications. If the product is non-abrasive , it won't matter if you're applying in straight strokes or circular motions. Sealant applied with a Porter Cable 7424 buffer: Appearance after removing the product residue:
I could MAYBE see using an orbital to take it off but I don't think I'd use one to put it on. You don't rub it in. You don't need to cover more than once. There isn't any pressure or elbow grease required. I think it would be really tough to spread it as thin as you're supposed to using a machine pad. As to wiping it off I think I would be done with a towel about the time you got your orbital out, pad on, plugged in, and then you have cord management to deal with too.
Actually it is very easy and time effective to do both with the PC. As for buffing the residue off, we use and sell a gray microfiber polishing bonnet which can be applied over top of an orange foam pad on the PC. This method is known as burnishing the paint. The resulting action provides a much more crystal clear reflection compared to hand removal. Once some uses a PC for the first time, they'll never go back to hand applications. You won't see any detail pros doing hand applications unless it's with a paste wax.
