Putting your PC down?

kompressornsc said:
But why should we let it stop (aside from making it easier to put down)? I am trying to figure out, from the standpoint of the PC & Polish doing its job, what the advantage to letting it stop is? I think the videos I've seen shows the PC still running when lifted.
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The reasons I let it stop completely before lifting are to avoid product slinging and to prevent the pad from flying off the backing plate. Flying pads are safety hazard and time consuming to clean up the pad and the mess. There is no advantage to lifting the PC before it comes to a complete stop.
 
Its also not good for internal parts.....The pad should never operate without added pressure. The pads not meant to turn at a high speed.......
 
kompressornsc said:
What is the advantage of letting the pad come to a complete stop before removing it? I can see no advantage to it, except if you were getting sling.



And I don't use the handle, so maybe that's why I can't lay it on it's back.
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well an easy solutoin would be to start using the handle
 
I prefer not using the handle. IMHO I have more control with one hand right over the head. And the handle just gets in the way.



To each their own I guess...
 
I don't use the handle, and I've never had this problem before. It stays perfectly still when on its back, pad facing up.



I think that most owner's manuals or directions for the PC specifically tell you to never let it spin without being on a surface. Really, you could just *touch* the pad when not on a body panel and (as long as it's turned off) stop it immediately. Putting it down on a towel or mat while it's still rotating just doesn't seem too smart and is just asking for a completely unecessary and avoidable problem ;)
 
MongooseGA said:
I don't use the handle, and I've never had this problem before. It stays perfectly still when on its back, pad facing up.



I think that most owner's manuals or directions for the PC specifically tell you to never let it spin without being on a surface. Really, you could just *touch* the pad when not on a body panel and (as long as it's turned off) stop it immediately. Putting it down on a towel or mat while it's still rotating just doesn't seem too smart and is just asking for a completely unecessary and avoidable problem ;)
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Actually, the owners manual says that it does not have to be in contact with the work surface when you start or stop it (i.e. no load necessary). They even make stands for smaller DA sanders that you can rest the sander in while it's still running so you don't have to turn it off ever. Load or no load.



And jeez people, I'm not talking about laying it down while it's on 6!
 
I stand corrected. Thank you for the info. :)



Keep in mind though, that the owner's manual is from Porter Cable, who intended the machine to use a pad attached to the machine via a threaded piece of metal, not a piece of velcro.
 
I also turn it off while it is on the surface, and i just move the pad across the surface which slows it down, then i pick it up. I time it pretty well, so by the time i set it down, or before, the pad is motionless.
 
The on/off switch is right on top close to where a thumb would be. Switch it off while still in contact w/panel and it stops in about a second. It's pretty much motionless by the time I lay it down on its back and it stays put. Even if it rolls over accidentally only the top side edge of the pad comes into contact w/another surface--that part never touches the paint anyway. :nixweiss
 
gearhead said:
Even if it rolls over accidentally only the top side edge of the pad comes into contact w/another surface--that part never touches the paint anyway. :nixweiss
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What about the debris the pad picks up which falls off onto your paint when you flip it back over and turn it on?
 
Okay guys, I'll give it a try letting it stop on the paint before I pick it up. I normally hit the switch before I lift it off, but don't wait until it stops before I lift it.



I did watch one of the Meg's videos & Barry says not to run it w/o it being in contact w/ the surface (because of splatter). It's more of a sales video than a technique video though.



Just out of curiosity, how many of you saw someone run a PC before you started using yours? I learned basically from the articles/photos on here. I've used it probably 50 times, and now have no idea what else I'm doing wrong! Would be nice if someone came up with an inexpensive, 15-30 minute video covering the basics. I know I would have ponied up $15 or so for this.
 
I have a video clip of David B using the PC with some Pinnacle PPCL on a Porsche. Its about 5 mins long. If I could find a host for it I might be able to upload it.



Its what I used to get a feel on how to properly use the PC.
 
I rest it on it's back as well. Never really thought about putting something underneath it. I always make sure it is balanced and not moving before I leave it.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
What about the debris the pad picks up which falls off onto your paint when you flip it back over and turn it on?
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I suppose it could pick up *something* but I use one of those plastic coolers w/wheels as my portable detailing "table". I keep the lid clean and it provides a good flat surface for the pc and supplies, plus it keeps something cold to drink inside!:D
 
gearhead said:
I suppose it could pick up *something* but I use one of those plastic coolers w/wheels as my portable detailing "table". I keep the lid clean and it provides a good flat surface for the pc and supplies, plus it keeps something cold to drink inside!:D
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Ok, sorry...it sounded to me like it was on the ground.
 
Pats300zx said:
I have a video clip of David B using the PC with some Pinnacle PPCL on a Porsche. Its about 5 mins long. If I could find a host for it I might be able to upload it.



Its what I used to get a feel on how to properly use the PC.
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Send me a PM, I should be able to host it for a little while :)



Cheers,

Alex
 
I set my PC down on a mogu / fom pillow from brookstone at the mall. It has microbeads in it which make it much different than an ordinary pillow.



I used it for awhile as a pillow in the house, was very comfortable. Then it got kinda stretched and I put it out in the garage. Then one day set the PC on it.



It sucked it right in , it also sits amazingly sturdy. It doesnt want to rock around.



Heres a pic.



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You can also set it down kinda quick and dont have to worry about it smacking the ground or getting scratched.
 
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