Which Porter polisher is better, I see alot of talk about the 7336 but not the 7424. whats the diff? Thanks in advance for the info.

 

This info courtesy of Octane Guy 2.1.07:

The 7424 or 7336 are essentially the same (the both come with counterweights. There are two counterweights on the market--one slightly smaller and one larger--supposedly there to match the size of sanding discs you are using with the polisher---remember it was designed for wood working not polishing paint). The counterweight is a non issue though many people will have you believe it makes a difference. Atleast when it comes to a performance/work issue--some say the counterweight makes a difference in vibration that you can feel. The 7424 includes the larger counterweight. I just purchased 5 of them from my distributor yesterday. I'm transforming them into super PC's. Ok that's not the name--but something to keep any eye on in the near future. The Meguiar's polisher is called the G-100A. Remember M stands for Mirror Glaze, so a power tool isn't a wax or polish and won't be in the Mirror Glaze line. What does G stand for? Good question--I don't recall. But yes, it's a rebadged Porter Cable with a lifetime warranty, velcro backing plate and foam pad.

 

Yep. Go to Lowe's. They are not going to carry them anymore, and they are moving the inventory at rock bottom prices. Either one will work. I think someone got one for around $30. I spent over 3 times as much!

 

I agree!

They are really the same exact thing, with different counterweights (which makes very little noticable difference). And for that matter, you can switch out the counterweights to make them identical. It really doesn't matter though! You'd have to use them back-to-back to even notice the very wee difference.

-Heather

 

Thanks for the info. I will check out Lowes.

 

Lowes didn't have any left in my area. bummer. I ordered the 7336. now I just need to get the pads and stuff.

 

In that case, get it from DP! Heather backs each and every 7336 they sell!