idk, i want a 7424, got the cash, but i am scared

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cvpiftw

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I REALLY want one, but i am afraid of ****ing up my cars paint with it. I mean, i want to learn, but i only have 120 to dump, and that will just get me the buffer at this point.





I know my car has serious oxidation, but i am just a bit set back at the moment, and i am not sure what to do.



So much stuff to use, between cutting pads, compounds, swirl removers, i am a bit overwhelmed.
 
Honestly, most of us felt that way when we first started. I definately did before I entered teh realm of DA machines. I think they best thing you can do is get the machine, some pads and a light polish. That way you dont have to be worried about messing anything up. Look at it as if you mess the paint up a little with a light polish you have a pretty decent chance of getting it out with something stronger.



You may also want to go to a junkyard and buy a scrap hood/trunk/fender and practice. I know I spent hours on one trunk lid before moving to my car.
 
Can you mess up the paint with a da polisher?



The reason I ask is because I was told you can't, but I am a bit confused.
 
cvpiftw said:
Can you mess up the paint with a da polisher?.......
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It is possible but not very likely if you use just a little caution. There are a couple of members who have burnt paint being fairly aggressive with 4" pads, but with the larger pads (~5-6") you shouldn't have any problems. It is a power tool so read up a bit on how to use it and you won't have any problems..... lots of good info on this site so spend some time reading and asking questions. A good place to start is reading the Guide to Detailing:



http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/



After recently comparing the UDM to my PC I'd suggest you save a bit more $$$ and get the more powerful UDM:



The Ultimate Detailing Machine
 
My udm just arrived at my place and i am a little nervous to use it but i've been doing hours and hours of reading on how to and how not to use it.



i will just do what everyone else does, start with a small test spot and then go from there :)
 
There is nothing to worry about with the PC or UDM. You would have to hold it in one spot for over 45 seconds to burn the paint. Dont bother with the PC get the UDM. Now man up and get to it!
 
cvpiftw said:
I REALLY want one, but i am afraid of ****ing up my cars paint with it. I mean, i want to learn, but i only have 120 to dump, and that will just get me the buffer at this point.





I know my car has serious oxidation, but i am just a bit set back at the moment, and i am not sure what to do.



So much stuff to use, between cutting pads, compounds, swirl removers, i am a bit overwhelmed.
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Don't worry about damaging your paint...It is very easy to use. See it in action here:

Car Detailing - How to Detail your Car Videos





The main things you want to remember when polishing is:



Use good lighting

Work the polish in until it has broken down

Slow steady movement

And be patient - practice, practice, practice!
 
I will have to check my camera and see if I have a video option and I will get out a yellow pad with powergloss and see how long it takes to burn paint, if you can.
 
cvpiftw said:
Can you mess up the paint with a da polisher?....
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You can mess up paint by hand too.



It’s not a question of what’s possible. It about what’s reasonable. If you use good products and pads your chances of harming anything are really, really, small.



A huge percentage of the defects I’ve used the PC on were installed by people using their hands.





PC.
 
I felt the exact same as you about 6 months ago when i was looking at getting one, but now im using Megs 83 and a cut pad with no issues.

If you are a little nervous jsut grab a light polish and a light polish pad to build your conifdence until you are ready to step up and try the more severe stuff.

Yes you can damage paint if you fall asleep on the polisher as long as you are carefull you will have no problem.
 
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