Going to buy an orbital polisher, any advice?

[imported_The Uncle]

I've been reading about oribtal polishers for some time now, and finally decided to take the plunge.



I thought I would order the Porter Cable 7424 from Coastal Tools, and then the Sonus Pad kit from Autopia (slightly cheaper than getting the Sonus rig from Autopia, because I don't hae to pay California sales tax at Coastal Tools). Does that sound like a decent way to go? Anything else I need to order or look out for?



BTW, I've already done an Autopia search and read the useful dicussions of these issue. So, don't feel the need to give me information on model numbers etc.

 

[Eliot Ness]

Sounds like a plan



The only thing you may want to buy are some extra polishing pads, other than that you'll be good to go. You've done your homework well :xyxthumbs.



If you enter in the code SONUS when order pads from Autopia you get a 15% discount, not sure if that will be good with the pad kit since it's already discounted, but it worth a shot. You won't regret your purchase, your car's paint and your arms will thank you!

 

[svanderbilt]

Yeah, probably just more pads. I think you only get 1 of each in the kit.

 

[imported_The Uncle]

Thanks for the advice, guys. I'll definitely order some extra pads.

 

[jimmybuffit]

Seems you've made the basic decision; that you'll benefit from a DA polisher. The PC is the better choice. I also have the Cyclo, but seldom reach for it.



I dunno nothin about no Sonus pads... the Meg's backing plate and pads work just fine for me. Oh, I've tried *several* others.



Coastatool has fine service, so if the numbers work to your advantage...



G'Luck



Jim

 

[Accumulator]

.. The PC is the better choice. I also have the Cyclo, but seldom reach for it.

Heh heh, and then *I* would've said the exact opposite



I also have PCs, but seldom reach for them, preferring the Cyclos. Different strokes, etc.