Porter Cable 7424 Pad Included with machine

[ljdarby]

Does anyone know if the stock foam pad included with each PC7424 is suitable for applying polishes, waxes or sealants? I am afraid that this pad might induce swirls or other marks on my car's finish. I have purchased Lake Country pads but would like to salvage the stock pad if it is suitable for use. Help, please...

[gary26]

Did you buy your PC7424 from Autogeek ? They usually set you up with pads you can use on your car. If you purchased it from them call and they can advise you.
Good luck Gary 26

[wytstang]

I've read that it's not but I bought mine used so I have no clue first hand. It's probably onr os those "Better safe then sorry" deals.

[tod071]

When I bought my 7336, it didn't come with a pad or a backing plate. So I'd have to ask the same question as Gary, where did you buy it from?

Might also help to post a pic of the pad.

[Rsurfer]

My 7424 from AG came with a white polishing pad that had the male shaft attached to the pad. In other words, it was one piece. What color was your pad?

[FMINUS]

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

My 7424 from AG came with a white polishing pad that had the male shaft attached to the pad. In other words, it was one piece. What color was your pad?

Me too, I wouldnt put it to the paint. JUNK IT

[Z06-Goose]

Originally Posted by FMINUS

Me too, I wouldnt put it to the paint. JUNK IT

It's funny, I did get the same pad with the male attachment, and never bothered to try it out.

[chipt911]

Originally Posted by ljdarby

Does anyone know if the stock foam pad included with each PC7424 is suitable for applying polishes, waxes or sealants? I am afraid that this pad might induce swirls or other marks on my car's finish. I have purchased Lake Country pads but would like to salvage the stock pad if it is suitable for use. Help, please...

I got one too and plan to use it as a base for my buffing bonnets.

[ljdarby]

Note from original submitter of question- I bought the PC7424 from a PC dealer via the Internet. The pad is white foam with integrated screw for directly screwing into PC shaft. I think the best use for the pad is to use Chipt911's advice and restrict it to being a base for microfiber buffing bonnets (or use lambswool pad as bonnet base as many websites suggest). Thanks guys for the input...

[Jimmie]

wytstang is correct IMO. "Better safe than Sorry". I used it and it started to fail about 3/4 of the car done. The foam formed a groove where the foam and backing plastic met. It started slinging foam. Some of it was operator error I'm sure but I still think it will fail.