porter cable 7424

it can u put sandpaper on the end of it, its really easy to use and gives great results, just read on here and learn
 
jibnayman said:
im new to detailing and have no experience, can a porter cable 7424 add buffer swirls to the paint?
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Yes, but generally only if it's used *very* incorrectly. Unless you're dealing with stupid-soft clear, this shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't do something dumb or careless.



Really, I wouldn't hesitate to do some machine polishing with a PC or even a more aggressive machine, if that's what you're asking. It's pretty easy to do OK.
 
Agreed. Using the PC is pretty straightforward, but you'll still want to spend some time reading and learning. Ideally, you should practice on some scrap just to get the feel for the tool, products, how much pressure you should apply, etc.



It's not difficult though. Do some homework, take your time, be careful, and give it a shot. :)
 
Accumulator said:
Yes, but generally only if it's used *very* incorrectly. Unless you're dealing with stupid-soft clear, this shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't do something dumb or careless.



Really, I wouldn't hesitate to do some machine polishing with a PC or even a more aggressive machine, if that's what you're asking. It's pretty easy to do OK.
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what do you mean is very incorrectly ? would you consider a night hawk black pearl accord stupid soft or just regular soft? thanks
 
jibnayman said:
what do you mean is very incorrectly ?
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If you used the wrong pad, or a dirty pad, or an inappropriate product, or you misused a product, it's *possible* to instill buffer swirls with a PC. Having *very* soft clear would make this more likely.



But, other than the issue of unusually soft paint, all those "if"s are easily avoided. This really *is* a case of "possible" being very different from "remotely likely".



IMO, if somebody causes real problems with a PC it's gonna be because they did something downright dumb.



I've lent PCs and Cyclos to people with *zero* experience/training and even minimal *interest*. They did fine. I guess I oughta point out that these people were bright, and the things stupid people do never cease to amaze me, but I'm assuming that you're no dummy.



Study this subject until you understand it and know what to do and what to expect when you do it. IMO that'll be sufficient, no need for practice panels, etc. But hey, that's just IMO; I simply found this stuff to be intuitively obvious but I guess the better you understand something the more likely that is ;)



Buy the polisher and some pads and a really mild product and, before you know it, you'll be over your trepidation and you'll be asking us how to be *more* aggressive even though that'll make things more risky.





would you consider a night hawk black pearl accord stupid soft or just regular soft? thanks
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Sorry, I have zero experience with modern Hondas :nixweiss



But I'd sure be amazed if it were so soft that you couldn't use a PC on it.
 
Accumulator said:
If you used the wrong pad, or a dirty pad, or an inappropriate product, or you misused a product, it's *possible* to instill buffer swirls with a PC. Having *very* soft clear would make this more likely.



But, other than the issue of unusually soft paint, all those "if"s are easily avoided. This really *is* a case of "possible" being very different from "remotely likely".



IMO, if somebody causes real problems with a PC it's gonna be because they did something downright dumb.



I've lent PCs and Cyclos to people with *zero* experience/training and even minimal *interest*. They did fine. I guess I oughta point out that these people were bright, and the things stupid people do never cease to amaze me, but I'm assuming that you're no dummy.



Study this subject until you understand it and know what to do and what to expect when you do it. IMO that'll be sufficient, no need for practice panels, etc. But hey, that's just IMO; I simply found this stuff to be intuitively obvious but I guess the better you understand something the more likely that is ;)



Buy the polisher and some pads and a really mild product and, before you know it, you'll be over your trepidation and you'll be asking us how to be *more* aggressive even though that'll make things more risky.









Sorry, I have zero experience with modern Hondas :nixweiss



But I'd sure be amazed if it were so soft that you couldn't use a PC on it.
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ive herd on other forums that its really soft tho and btw thanks for your help
 
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