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Old 09-29-2009, 08:18 PM
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My kids just gave me a brand spanking new PC 7424XP with a 5 inch flexible backing plate, and 4 Lake Country CCS 6.5 inch pads (yellow, orange, white and blue) and both a 5 inch and 6 inch counterweight!

Wow! Was I surprised (and pleased)! And just in time before winter sets in.

I seriously cannot wait to use it. However, I think I need to do some homework first.

I've clayed and polished and waxed in the past with the last two being done completely by hand. So now I need to understand the dynamics of this tool and then look at what products to use in what order and with what colored pad.

My MINI and my sons Z3 paint is in good condition but we both have several light scratches that I hope we can get out with the PC.

Mrs. Moreorless's Black 4Runner needs the PC badly. Then there's the two pickup trucks and the Sequoia and Rav as well as the Olds. Hope the Mustang sells quick! Then there's the 4 bicycles, and the John Deere, mmmmmm and the wheelbarrow......snowplow......generator.....tool box.....dog......
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Congrats on the new toy! When you take the PC to the dog, please post pics for everyone to see
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congrats that's great!
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to learn more how to use the PC get Richard's DVD from ShowCarDetailing.com.
Most of the products are Megs but you can learn almost very thing you need to know about using the PC.
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i just got one several months ago too! youtube also has some good tutorials.

some tips:

when applying polish / paste / wax - use very sparingly. if you put too much - it will splatter. also make the car is fully dried off. if you have an compressor, you can spray out all those little cracks to get any water out. PC + wax + water = splatter.
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Congrats on the new PC. Take a look at my detailing articles on Motoring Alliance.
http://www.*********************/libr...g-articles-11/

Especially Choosing the Right System for You


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http://www.showcarsupplies.com/shopd...arch=yes&bc=no

You won't find a better way to learn the PC than watching us show you step by step how we polish out a car from beginning to end. It always makes me laugh when I see someone demoing the PC and their polishes and doesn't show the end results. That is...they put the polish on, make several quick passes, and then show different cars all polished out.

"the proof is in the pudding"

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Most of the products are Megs but you can learn almost very thing you need to know about using the PC.
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Congrats on the new PC. Take a look at my detailing articles on Motoring Alliance.
http://www.*********************/libr...g-articles-11/

Especially Choosing the Right System for You


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http://www.showcarsupplies.com/shopd...arch=yes&bc=no

You won't find a better way to learn the PC than watching us show you step by step how we polish out a car from beginning to end. It always makes me laugh when I see someone demoing the PC and their polishes and doesn't show the end results. That is...they put the polish on, make several quick passes, and then show different cars all polished out.

"the proof is in the pudding"

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Aye......that's the "homework" I was referring to. Seriously, am really looking forward to using it.
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moreorless,

After YEARS of doing things by hand and purchasing endless products that went unused, I purchased a PC in June. BEFORE I started my own little detailing endeavor, I purchased the DVD from Richard (OctaneGuy) and learned quite a bit! One thing that I also got from Richard was the OneGrip that made the PC that much easier to handle. I also purchased some Black Wow and it has made all the difference in the world!!! (Plus it smells awesome). Richard was also available to talk on the phone and gave me some great tips when I was beginning my detailing.

Best of luck with your new toy and seriously consider getting the DVD if you have not already!
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