I never knew how confusing getting a PC is...

[Corey Bit Spank]

So I went to my local supply place. They used to carry the 7424 or something like it last summer. But now only the 7428



So I searched this site over, but lets just say that the search button is much overrated.



I've decided to get the 7424 at Coastal Tool for $120 (5" counterweight, 6" foam polishing pad, 6" Hook &loop contour pad, 6" counterweight). It gets confusing with the pads. I understand the pads have to do with what I want to do. I'll basically be using it to apply blackfire polish, and the blackfire sealant. Of course I may use something a little more agressive before the blackfire polish. So, what pads should I get with this PC? I'm like a kid in a candy store on CMA's site.



Do I need anything else after this? I don't understand what all this means.

 

[imported_Tony]

Just the facts:http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=14421



good luck

 

[HilfigerCelica]

Top of the Line sells the same pads as CMA for less. I got 6 Lake Country pads for $45 plus shipping.

 

[SK2003TypeS]

Top of the Line sells the same pads as CMA for less. I got 6 Lake Country pads for $45 plus shipping.

Right on ! :xyxthumbs

I order 3 white polishing and 4 black finishing.

 

[Corey Bit Spank]

http://www.topoftheline.com/7durvelpad.html



#TLPAD-DF7$8.25, 6/$45.00



What's that mean? Do you get 2 of each? Or is each pad $8.25?



And what would I need to apply the Blackfire sealant?

 

[SK2003TypeS]

no matter which combo you buy (2 yellow, 2 black, 2 white or 3 black, 3 white), it'll be $45 for 6.

I went with polishing and finishing pads because my car is relatively new. As you mentioned in your initial post, you may want to try something a little more agressive, so you'll probably order yellow pads.

I've never used Blackfire, but you'd probably apply it with a finishing pad since it's a sealant.



This is an awesome write up if you haven't already read it.

http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/detailing/forum.php?postid=1430487&page=1

 

[Corey Bit Spank]

I lub my autopia.

 

[JimS]

I would apply a polish or other cutting product with the polishing pad (I just don't like to use a pad that's more aggresive than a polishing pad) and apply wax or sealant with the finishing pad. I think Lake's is black.

 

[Corey Bit Spank]

I would apply a polish or other cutting product with the polishing pad (I just don't like to use a pad that's more aggresive than a polishing pad) and apply wax or sealant with the finishing pad. I think Lake's is black.

I don't think I'd actually use anything more agressive then a polishing pad with a porter cable. I'd take a course that teaches me how to uses a rotary.

 

[Corey Bit Spank]

Alas, I don't think I'm going to get one. It's too much ordering from too many different places. I like to be able to pick up the product I'm going to buy and know what I'm buying. It was difficult ordering Blackfire let alone a tool. Maybe I'm old fashioned. I'll just get good arm muscles.