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I just purchased the PC7336sp from International Tool and was very happy with the transaction. It was confusing that the 7336sp was cheaper than the 7336, which doesn't include as many accessories as the 7336sp.

Good luck with your PC.

Bill;) ;)
 
I ordered a porter cable, but dont know what else i need. Generic phrases like "CMA KIT" are confusing the heck out of me =D



I dont want to buy unessesary pads, just what I need!



someone let me know, exactly what I need to buy





Here is what I purchased...



Model POR7336SP

Variable Speed 6" Random Orbit Sander with Polishing Pad



3.7 amp, AC only

2,500 - 6,000 opm

Random, swirl free action

Includes polishing pad, 80 grit disc, 120 grit disc, 150 grit disc



REGULAR PRICE $109.95

Porter Cable Instant Rebate Price $99.95
 
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That depends on what you want to do with the machine. But, you will certianly need a velcro backing plate. You can get them from a number of places online, or you can try a local auto paint supply house.

I would say your basic pad set should include: a few polishing pads, a cutting pad (foam), and a lambswool pad. Those pads are the basics you will need for swirl removal. That is basically the minimum you will need. If you plan on using the machine for anything different than that you will need more pads.
 
Yep, I'm back for another round of Q&A on my wheels. So for Nick and others who do trucks, even after scrubbing with a yellow bug scrubber and P21S I have brake dust on the wheels (chrome plated part). Will claybar remove it or do I need to break out some metal polish at this point (folks have warned me away from Megs WB)? TIA!
 
It depends on how much brake dust but yes go with a metal polish and if that doesn do it break out the steel wool.

I like using steel wool wet with plenty of car soap, that way you dont breathe any of the particles or get it on the paint.
 
0000 Steel Wool always works for me on my DD which is a Ford Sport Trac and it has factory chrome rims . The brake dust gets in bedded into them so easy it's scary . I use the steel wool wet using and good wheel cleaner as mentioned .
 

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Thanks guys! I'll try the 0000 steel wool later in the week (need to get some) with some ONR as lube. I have some pics I'll post of before during and after once I get it to the final product.
 
grungy said:
Thanks guys! I'll try the 0000 steel wool later in the week (need to get some) with some ONR as lube. I have some pics I'll post of before during and after once I get it to the final product.
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Make sure to use something for protection as well Grungy. Ive been liking using Klasse AIO.
 
DC - I don't have any more KAIO (container broke and well.. :cursing:), but i have BFWD and KSG. Not sure which one will last longer.. anyone??
 
grungy said:
Yep, I'm back for another round of Q&A on my wheels. So for Nick and others who do trucks, even after scrubbing with a yellow bug scrubber and P21S I have brake dust on the wheels (chrome plated part). Will claybar remove it or do I need to break out some metal polish at this point (folks have warned me away from Megs WB)? TIA!
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Meg's WB works great on grungy chrome wheels.:drool5:
 
grungy said:
DC - I don't have any more KAIO (container broke and well.. :cursing:), but i have BFWD and KSG. Not sure which one will last longer.. anyone??
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I have only used the both on paint and from my experience Id say the KSL lasts longer .... but it would be cool if you could do a comparison for us!
 
bmw5541 said:
You could use the #0000 steel wool with metal polish. It works well.
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Variation on the theme.... SOS or Brillo. Don't know the exact gauge of steel wool but I've been using it on chrome wheels and chrome on the bikes for tar, boot marks, rust and stouter stuff for decades. The copious soap from the pad appears to add plenty of lubricity and probably a bit of a safety barrier because I've never seen any marring on even the most sensitive chrome. Great on grimey exhaust tips as well.

Used to be SOP at my first job at Willey's Supersonic Car Wash in '71 or so. Chrome wheels got a blast with the steam gun and hit with Brillo before the chain drive drug it through the car wash. ($2 wash, $.50 extra for "hot wax". No extra charge for swirl marks from the whirling brushes). The wheels would always come out beading from whatever residue was leftover. Had to give 'em a good wipe to remove any residual soap. When I was younger and stupider I ran chrome wheels through Pennsylvania winters and they always cleaned up great with Brillo or SOS. YMMV.

TL
 
TL - thanks for the suggestion. I'd forgotten about the ol Brillo trick for chrome (real chrome that is). Not sure how it will do on chrome-plated plastic as I imagine it is a very thin layer from the OEMs. Might break down and give Sonax a shot to remove the iron from the wheels.

-grungy-
 
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