Ahh yes... "the next step" in my detailing

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Lowes everyday low prices pushed me off the fence. I bought a 7336 for $109.99 and now I'm ready for some pads. I can't wait to practice with this thing on my hood (probably can't make it any worse- going to get a new cowl induction soon anyways:) )



:woot:
 
I also have a question- what cut (if any) is the pad that Porter Cable supplies with the 7336? I couldn't find any in-depth info on it with the enclosed literature. Thanks!
 
The pad that comes with the PC is a "we-have-to-give-you-something-so-you'll-recognize-it-as-a-polisher-but-we-sure-aren't-going-to-pay-for-anything-that's-worth-a-$#!&" pad.



Chuck it and get good pads, Sonus, Meg's, LC, Propel, Edge, etc.





PC.
 
I was thinking of ordering the Meguiar's DA pad/backing plate kit from their website.



I was thinking of keeping the "we-have-to-give-you-something-so-you'll-recognize-it-as-a-polisher-but-we-sure-aren't-going-to-pay-for-anything-that's-worth-a-$#!&"

pad for use on things like applying lemon oil/Pledge on my bedroom furniture tops. LOL
 
Congrats on your purchase! You'll soon be swept up into the Autopian level of detailing.



As for that Godawful pad, throw it away, regardless of how you intend to use it. I recall someone telling us how he used the supplied pad to polish his fridge or something and it snapped off and almost caused severe damage. I threw mine away as soon as I bought my PC. Do yourself a favor and do the same. If you want to do furniture, any pad you can get online (Sonus, Meguiar's, etc.) is excellent.
 
Here's an idea for you. What i did with the pad that came with my pc is that i took a razor blade and cut it away from the backing plate then I cut the pad in half and use the old pad to spread out my tire dressing or spread dressing to those real dirty areas.
 
Although the "throw-in" pad is not of the best quality, I have found its true calling --> polishing my windows (w/ either AIO or VM).



MCA
 
i used that white pad that came with the PC to practice polishing on my mom's altima's hood until my real pads and backing plate set came in. that pad + Meg's #80 did an okay job, sorta like a finishing pad + SSR 1.
 
JBM said:
If i remember correctly the Megs pads have a weak velcro system...
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That was taken care of by them switching to a new adhesive. As for the velcro itself I have never had one fly off of a rotary and I have spun them @ 3000 Rpms drying them but YMMV.
 
Well... it has been too long... I ordered the Meguiars kit for the backing plate and the accompanying pads yesterday (been busy w/school, etc.) so SOON I will begin to see real results!
 
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