uk, PC importing guide

remember it will probably last you a lifetime too, so in that sense its a bit of a bargain, ps no probs tonyz, glad it worked out, if you need any hints just ask
 
Hi, newbie here. been hovering for a while just taking in the HUGE amount of info on this site. Am taking the plunge next week and ordering myself a PC and DAS pads and some AIO and some other bits and bobs, all adds up after the original cost of just the PC and all the other stuff ive convinced myself i need!



going to be a lot of practicing needed though as a few people have asked me to do some light work on their cars, which has prompted me to get the PC so i can give my fingers a break!!



will no doubt be askin a few questions in the next couple of weeks, lol!!!
 
hey, do you post on psooc as well?! no recent pics after ive cared for it a bit but will get some asap!!



Ordering next week, just hope the weather holds out for a while so i can use it!

Did i see something on this thread about a discount code or is it too late??



Also, has anyone used Harly wax? ive been using it for about a month now and am just not sure about it!?
 
Yes, another order for a PC here, arrived Monday with no duty :-) My SSR2.5, 1 has been sent from John @ C&S so hope to have a go this weekend!



It will be interesting to see how I get on with the paint, knowing that on my Audi it is very hard, read alot already and keep reading, may have to come back for some pointers on technique!
 
Glad to see that auto detailing is becoming an international passion :clap:



I have to say that write-up on the first post was great almost made me want to fly over and give it a go just to see if I could do it. Well fellas, keep up the great pics and write ups from the other side of the atlantic.



Armand

Los Angeles, CA
 
This is a cool guide, I got my PC from Autopia about a year and half ago and remember spending ages trying to find a transformer etc... this guide would of been a BIG help.



Anth
 
Hijack from Belgium...LOL



I have already a rotary but want to try out a PC for a mong time now...

Ordering is no problem, the only thing I have to find out is how many watts that PC has to order the right transformator.

They have diffenerent sizes but the one the "advised" me weights about 15 kg's, has a capacity of 1000 watt's and is NOT water resistant (as the yellow one you guys have)



Currently you can buy a PC with 5.5 in pads at autogeek for less then 130$ but it's that transfo that bothers me.

Other option is the Makita B06040, at a cost of 500 € !!!!



Must add that I'm very skilled with a rotary so maybe it"s a waste of money, I really can't think that a PC will be quicker then my rotary....
 
Great guide... really useful!



Ordered my PC+SFX pad kit from autopia-carcare on Friday and ordered the transformer gear from screwfix this morning for a cost of £46. Should have it all by the end of the week. Cant wait to get my hands on it :D



Total cost of kit and transformer is somewhere in the region of £169 depending on exchange rates!
 
Wally said:
the only thing I have to find out is how many watts that PC has to order the right transformator.

They have diffenerent sizes but the one the "advised" me weights about 15 kg's, has a capacity of 1000 watt's and is NOT water resistant (as the yellow one you guys have)
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I'm pretty sure the PC is approx. 330 watts.



The transformer you've been advised to get, sounds like it could be similar to what a few of us UK Autopians have purchased. Mine is a 1000kva transformer so there's plenty of power on tap for the PC. I'd say the minium you should be looking at is around 750kva.



This is the transformer that I have...

http://www.newmarket-transformers.co.uk/imagepages/auto5.htm
 
Nice work 182, ordered a PC from your link 4 days ago and got it this morning! :usa



Will post pics when I get a chance to use it. :)
 
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