Any difference between the PC 7336 versus the 7424?

[san~man]

I checked the PC website, but the specs look the same. Any differences between the two??

[FloridaNative]

The 7424 has a 5" counter weight whereas the 7336 has a 6". That's the only difference that I can tell between them.

[san~man]

Originally Posted by FloridaNative

The 7424 has a 5" counter weight whereas the 7336 has a 6". That's the only difference that I can tell between them.

Yea, that's what I thought too. Other than the HD with the longer power cord, they have the exact same specs. I bought the 7336 cause it was cheaper

[killrwheels@autogeek]

7336 is sold as as a sander, the 7424 is sold as a buffer and comes with a polishing head. Otherwise they are the same with different counterweights.

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

7336 is sold as as a sander, the 7424 is sold as a buffer and comes with a polishing head. Otherwise they are the same with different counterweights.

Yes they are the same however...my 7336 came with both a sander head and a polisher head. I got it from Lowes.

I won't use the polishing head on my car...but I think I might hit the shower tiles with it.

[MikeyC]

The only difference is the size of the counterweight and that the 7336 comes with a sand paper backing plate. Most people can't tell the difference between the two weights anyway.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by emaxxman

polisher head.

A polishing pad attached to a backing plate like the 7424 or a seperate backing plate for polishing ??

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

A polishing pad attached to a backing plate like the 7424 or a seperate backing plate for polishing ??

Technically, it's the 7336sp. It comes with a 6 inch counterweight and has the pictured attachments. Both sanding pad and polishing pad come with with their own spindles for direct attachment to the PC.

I would've prefer the standard velcro sandpaper backing pad. I wouldn't have had to buy a backing plate then. The sanding pad it comes with is designed to be used with self-adhesive sandpaper. Almost every other manufacturer ships their sanders with a velcro pad.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

for paint polishing, a flexible head is a must. Consider one if you have not picked one up. Makes edges and corners easier to handle.

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

for paint polishing, a flexible head is a must. Consider one if you have not picked one up. Makes edges and corners easier to handle.

Agree. I got the flex backing pad and a set of Wolfgang/Lake Country pads awhile back. Works great.

What do you use for side mirrors and those spots where the 6 inch pad still won't fit (such as inside corners)? I was thinking of getting a 4 inch polishing pad. Would inside corners still be a problem.

Is there a technique to use for inside corners?