Hello all! PC Cleaning and Maintanence?

[bgray]

Hey everyone. Ive been detailing at this pace probably for 4 years, which paid my way through college for 3 years, and have learnt alot through the years. I recently found this site, and after dropping about 300+$ on new stuff (pads, abbrasives, etc) I realized im leavign something out. I have a PC that is probably...well..4 years old , and I have NEVER done anybit of maitanence on the machine? After its years of loyal service..I feel pretty bad.

What kind of maintanence should i be doing to the Machine itself? Still works great...just curious

Thanks

Heres a few pics of my daily and summer truck to tickle the fancies

[Girn]

change the oil and check the spark plugs lol

[Jimmie]

Just jumping on to get the answers. Good thread.
Cool pics.

[bgray]

Check psi and coolant flush?

[killrwheels@autogeek]

five years on my PC ... and no tuneup here either. Gotta admit it sets the bar for durability. My Flex ate the backing plate in less than 10 uses.

[bgray]

yah...I have probably done clsoe to 100 cars over the years...2 backing plates, first one i replaced cause i ripped it not being careful peelin a pad of...

Well i guess there is no real maintanence on this old girl...its starting to make some more groans now....but keeps ticking!

[supercharged]

alothough PC is very durable (I have PC and UDM), I still like FLex better...makes your work so much easier, and you are less tired then with PC.

[TOGWT]

Maintenance and Storage:
The owner's manual recommends that you have your PC inspected and serviced (if needed) after about 100 hours of usage by an authorized service centre. Contact the factory service centre 1-888-848-5174 for the nearest service distributor, their website www.porter-cable.comPorter-Cable 7336 partsorthe factory (731)668-8600.


Regular maintenance-you should clean the brushes, blowing out the vent holes every couple days. Once in a while remove the brushes and inspect for wear, replace if necessary. Other than keeping the machine clean and dust -free when it not in use very little maintenance is required