Help With a Couple Questions

[HookEmHorns]

Hey y'all,

I'm looking at buying one of the PC7424XP's and I was wondering if I should get the kit with 6.5" pads or buy just the PC and get 5.5" pads? I think I would rather get the 5.5" pads to get more power out of the machine and because the car I will be using it on most is a 2004 Grand Cherokee.

The problem with the Grand Cherokee is that it doesn't have much on the rear quarter panels that is flat, so are there any tips with getting into the curves of the fender flares?
I haven't used one of these DA polishers before either, so simple terms for this newbie, please. haha

Thanks a lot y'all!
HookEmHorns

 

[jnjholding]

I think they sell their kits with the 6.5" pads, for us newbies to not screw things up. But I'd like to hear the answers you get myself.

I got the PC with the 6.5" pads, and will be doing a Porsche 944, that has hardly any flat panels itself. I'm thinking I might get some 5.5" pads, as I'll need the ability to do better cutting, as the car will be a fresh paint, that I'll have to buff out 2000grit wet sanding scratches.

I didn't want a rotary, as I knew I'd end up burning through the paint, due to my 'new-ness' at this.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Hey y'all,

I'm looking at buying one of the PC7424XP's and I was wondering if I should get the kit with 6.5" pads or buy just the PC and get 5.5" pads? I think I would rather get the 5.5" pads to get more power out of the machine and because the car I will be using it on most is a 2004 Grand Cherokee.

The problem with the Grand Cherokee is that it doesn't have much on the rear quarter panels that is flat, so are there any tips with getting into the curves of the fender flares?

Because the Cherokee has a lot of body lines you're really going to want the power of the PC 7424XP and the smaller 5.5 pads, maybe even the 4" pads, I'll let you decide how deep you want to get into your new hobby.

Here's the link to the 5.5 pad kit

Dual Action CCS 5.5 Inch Foam Pad Kit

And of course the PC7424XP by itself.


The reason for this is because when the face of a foam buffing pad is placed on top of an edge the increased pressure to a smaller area of the pad is enough to stop the pad from rotating and correction work is done best when the pad is rotating over the surface.

I haven't used one of these DA polishers before either, so simple terms for this newbie, please. haha

A few years ago I wrote a Tips & Techniques article on how to use the PC or any type of dual action that pretty much addresses the most common problems and then is followed with the solutions to the problems.

I'm going to re-write it into a brand new article for copyright reasons but there's a snippet of it in this thread to get you started.

Why won't the scratches come out?
(See page 2 of the thread)

:xyxthumbs:

 

[Erik Mejia]

Because the Cherokee has a lot of body lines you're really going to want the power of the PC 7424XP and the smaller 5.5 pads, maybe even the 4" pads, I'll let you decide how deep you want to get into your new hobby.

Here's the link to the 5.5 pad kit

Dual Action CCS 5.5 Inch Foam Pad Kit

And of course the PC7424XP by itself.


The reason for this is because when the face of a foam buffing pad is placed on top of an edge the increased pressure to a smaller area of the pad is enough to stop the pad from rotating and correction work is done best when the pad is rotating over the surface.




A few years ago I wrote a Tips & Techniques article on how to use the PC or any type of dual action that pretty much addresses the most common problems and then is followed with the solutions to the problems.

I'm going to re-write it into a brand new article for copyright reasons but there's a snippet of it in this thread to get you started.

Why won't the scratches come out?
(See page 2 of the thread)

:xyxthumbs:

Hey Mike, What do you think of the new 7424XP? Does it live up to the legendary PC? Been thinking of getting this machine. Hope your enjoying your new job and all... have fun and stay safe buddy.

 

[bodavenport]

I would suggest the 4 inch pads, I use the edge pads and they work great

 

[Joshs2013MSAltimaSL]

With the PC, 5.5" and 4" pads are the best, but don't go bigger than 5.5". If you have a lot of tight places, then invest in a lot of the 4" pads.

 

[Rsurfer]

Because the Cherokee has a lot of body lines you're really going to want the power of the PC 7424XP and the smaller 5.5 pads, maybe even the 4" pads, I'll let you decide how deep you want to get into your new hobby.

Here's the link to the 5.5 pad kit

Dual Action CCS 5.5 Inch Foam Pad Kit

And of course the PC7424XP by itself.


The reason for this is because when the face of a foam buffing pad is placed on top of an edge the increased pressure to a smaller area of the pad is enough to stop the pad from rotating and correction work is done best when the pad is rotating over the surface.




A few years ago I wrote a Tips & Techniques article on how to use the PC or any type of dual action that pretty much addresses the most common problems and then is followed with the solutions to the problems.

I'm going to re-write it into a brand new article for copyright reasons but there's a snippet of it in this thread to get you started.

Why won't the scratches come out?
(See page 2 of the thread)

:xyxthumbs:

I'm happy that we are in agreement on a pc size of pads and rotation. A few years ago, we had kind of a heated debate here on AG about the pc and rotation. It got so heated that Killr closed the thread. My theory is that if the pad on the pc doesn't rotate I'm not using it.

 

[Joshs2013MSAltimaSL]

I'm happy that we are in agreement on a pc size of pads and rotation. A few years ago, we had kind of a heated debate here on AG about the pc and rotation. It got so heated that Killr closed the thread. My theory is that if the pad on the pc doesn't rotate I'm not using it.

I like that theory .

 

[r0ckstrWS6]

Hey y'all,

I'm looking at buying one of the PC7424XP's and I was wondering if I should get the kit with 6.5" pads or buy just the PC and get 5.5" pads? I think I would rather get the 5.5" pads to get more power out of the machine and because the car I will be using it on most is a 2004 Grand Cherokee.

The problem with the Grand Cherokee is that it doesn't have much on the rear quarter panels that is flat, so are there any tips with getting into the curves of the fender flares?
I haven't used one of these DA polishers before either, so simple terms for this newbie, please. haha

Thanks a lot y'all!
HookEmHorns

when ur using the PC on the jeep, do not try to do the actual curves themselves on the fender flares etc...

I did a little "fly by" with the PC on mine and let me tell you it wasn't pretty. not much paint on there, avoid them lol.