MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring

**OctaneGuy** · #1 09-02-2009, 03:12 AM

This is just a heads up that after extensive testing of the recently released Porter Cable 7424XP random orbital polisher, I am now carrying them in my store. The price hasn't changed from the original polisher bundle that includes my exclusive PC Guards, OneGrip, and Housing Bolts. It also includes the Prima velcro backing plate, and a Prima/LC flat white polishing pad, as well as the white polishing pad that's included with the polisher.

OctaneGuy's PC mods make polishing safer and more comfortable, especially important for newbies, but just as useful for the seasoned pro! These are mods invented by me as a professional paint polisher.

I would like to make clear that the XP polisher looks different from the regular 7424, but it feels the same in terms of weight and balance. The biggest visual difference is the variable speed dial is on the top instead of the end of the tool and the larger bright colored on/off switch.

From a usage point of view, the increased power isn't a day and night difference. It does seem to bog down a little less when slight pressure is applied while buffing, but this factor really only applies to polishing systems such as Meguiar's where applying 15 to 20 pounds of downward pressure is required.

With the Prima system, this "improvement" is less noticeable, but I do like the improved "feel".

I polished out this black Mercedes SLK with ceramiclear paint using the 7424XP, an orange pad, and Prima for perfect results.

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kenchan · #2 09-02-2009, 06:01 AM

Man those are dirty paws in those pictures. Tell your model not to do brake pad changes without wearing gloves before modeling.

Btw, that's a great idea to have the dial at the top. Each time I want to adjust the speed on mine I have to stop, look for the dial and change speeds. Kinda clumsy.

**OctaneGuy** · #3 09-02-2009, 09:12 AM

Haha, that's Kyle. He does double duty around the shop of working for me and for Orange County Rod N Customs...wrenching on classic cars. He actually didn't know I was going to take the pix...the PC's arrived, and I said hold this so I can take a picture, lol. I was too excited to wait.

Yeah the top speed dial is nice.

Richard

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Man those are dirty paws in those pictures. Tell your model not to do brake pad changes without wearing gloves before modeling.

Btw, that's a great idea to have the dial at the top. Each time I want to adjust the speed on mine I have to stop, look for the dial and change speeds. Kinda clumsy.

RJKimbell · #4 09-03-2009, 11:20 PM

Hey OG are you going to have any Christmas Deals coming up...I might just have to splurge on one of those??!!

**OctaneGuy** · #5 09-03-2009, 11:27 PM

I'm sure I will. Also I believe that December is my sponsor month on the NAM Calendar.

Richard

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Originally Posted by RJKimbell

Hey OG are you going to have any Christmas Deals coming up...I might just have to splurge on one of those??!!

**Detailers Paradise** · #6 09-04-2009, 05:57 PM

Just an FYI...Technically, with a mechanical speed control like the one in the PC you should stop the machine before changing speeds. An electronic control, like the one in the Dewalt 443, you can change on the fly.

That said, I have hundreds of hours (we used them in training classes) on my three PCs and have had only one speed control go bad.

Nick

**lotsie** · #7 09-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Did not know about changing speeds, thanks Nick

I did not like the One Grip the first time I tried it at the Dragon a couple of years ago, but now that I have gotten used to it, I don't think I could be without one, great addition to a PC

Mark

**OctaneGuy** · #8 09-06-2009, 01:39 PM

I'm glad you gave the OneGrip another shot. I find that I'll use it a lot in some situations, and other situations, don't really need it. It all depends on what and how I'm buffing. But in the end, I'm always glad I have it as an option!

Thanks for the feedback!

Richard

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Originally Posted by lotsie

Did not know about changing speeds, thanks Nick

I did not like the One Grip the first time I tried it at the Dragon a couple of years ago, but now that I have gotten used to it, I don't think I could be without one, great addition to a PC

Mark