PC7424 vibration

[don04]

I know this has been discussed here many times. I have been searching and have not really drawn conclusions.

I have a PC 7424 non XP. I bought a number of years ago from I don't remember where.

I am about ready to throw the darn thing out. The vibrations when using it are driving me nuts. After working one panel, my hands and arms itch/hurt.

I have an abundant supply of Lake Counter 6.5" pads, and the original backing plate.

The 6" counter weight is installed on the machine.
I have learned that the backing plate is a good start to try and fix this. Suggestions i have read suggest 5" flex plate for 6.5" pads, some say the 6" backing for 6.5 inch pads.

What do you recommend to make this DA usable? different pads? new backing plate? different counterweight?

I am at my wits end and would rather not buy a new polisher. I certainly will if that is the recommendation.

TIA
Don Fitz

[rlmccarty2000]

Buy a new polisher. Rupes 15 preferably.

[dlc95]

Definitely go to a 5.5 pad/plate, and if using the 6" set up, stay under speed 6.

I use one of those all the time - no vibration, unless I have the 6" set up on speed 6.

[kesmit]

I have the PC and use it a few times a year. I generally stay under speed 6, but that speed also seems to work well with my technique and the products I use (speed 6 seems to dry polish out too quickly for me). I have heard that some people use padded work gloves as well. I haven't tried it, but it might be worth a shot.

[MarkD51]

That should be a 5" Backing Plate for 5.5" Pads.

And for Pads, choose the thinnest in the 5.5" size that can be found, either Microfiber, or LC Thin Flat, or LC Thinpro in the 5.5" size.

[FUNX650]

Anti-vibration Gloves are a
tremendous asset in reducing
the pain/agony of tool-induced
Vibration White Finger/Neuropathy.



Bob

[Crispy]

I have the same machine and still use it after 4 years.

I find the pads are the variable.

Currently using the ThinPro 3.5 and 5.5 pads and they work great with this machine.

[don04]

Thanks for all the help so far everybody...

Suggestions for backing plate? 5" or 6"? I see several suggestions on AG, is one better than the others? I usually choose LC pads, should is get their backing plate, or the GG backing plate with the vents?

[dlc95]

Thanks for all the help so far everybody...

Suggestions for backing plate? 5" or 6"? I see several suggestions on AG, is one better than the others? I usually choose LC pads, should is get their backing plate, or the GG backing plate with the vents?

LC backing pads are really good. The Meguiar's plate is my favorite. Thin and dense. Worked beautifully with my Hydrotech pads.

[wing commander]

I just bought the 5" Griots vented because of the heat that seems to come from my Lake country backing plate.