Some PC questions

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imported_Speedy

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I think I am ready to invest in a PC to do the work for me, as I don't think having arms that feel like spaghetti noodles is a very rewarding trait, after a detail! lol



Some questions I would like to clear up though are,



1)I have read the reviews, and am scared I would be dangerous if I had a buffer or orbital in my hands. However, if the PC has no swirl or scratch removing power, am I to do this by hand? I have no problem working things by hand, but does that not defeat the purpose of purchasing the PC somewhat?



2)My STS has always had some swirl-marks and minor srcatches that I just could not get out by hand. Should I go for an orbital, and take my chances by being careful?



3)This may seem like advice out of the dark ages, but my Dad has always tried to tell me that "those vibrating thingys don't work worth a darn". Apparently he bought one once, and did not find it effective. He claims the only machine worth investing in is one that spins, not vibrates. It is for this reason that I was thinking the orbital...yet like I stated before, I am not sure if that would be an appropriate investment for my needs.



Just to address how much detailing I do, there is our families two cars, and then I will do a neighbours/friends car once a week, at most.



Can anyone shed some light on my confusion?
 
Speedy, my first response is Why not ? If you can afford one, then go for it. Hand work can not match in sped and quality what a PC can do for you. They are however, not with out possibilites of leaving swirls, all it takes is a piece of debris under the pad, that will mar a good finish. I would have to admit, that the actual chance for error like that, is greater than by hand, due to the speed of the pad traveling, and the eyes just not being able to see immediate damage occuring. I have never looked back once i bought mine.....Awesome machine capable of awesome results!
 
Speedy said:
1)I have read the reviews, and am scared I would be dangerous if I had a buffer or orbital in my hands. However, if the PC has no swirl or scratch removing power, am I to do this by hand? I have no problem working things by hand, but does that not defeat the purpose of purchasing the PC somewhat?
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The PC does have swirl and scratch removing power. Look at the hundreds of before and after pics of what people do with the PC. A rotary is faster but also more dangerous. You can do about 80 -90% of the work of a rotary with your PC using the right pads, product, technique, and time.



Where did you hear that the PC doesn't have swirl or scratch removing power? Did you read it on Autopia? I think the guys who spent years learning to use a rotary get a little pissed that joe average can get 80 -90% of the results with little skill and little risk of harming the paint so these clowns say you can't correct paint with a PC. You can. I have many times and so have lots of other people.
 
Yeah, it was here in the reviews section, some of the responses said it had poor swirl removing power...



regardless, you guys have sold me - I just needed a little nudge like your encouraging words to go out and buy one.



I am definetly determined to become a "master of the PC", but I know it will require some practice, and time.



Thanks guys!
 
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