New guy from NJ

[jlettiere]

Thanks for making me part of the Forum!
I've been polishing and waxing cars fro more than 50 years. I finally got enough sense to start using my Porter-Cable 7425 random orbital sander/polisher.
Should I be using a 5 inch or 6 in backing plate? (counterweight says "use only with 6 in plate) ? What size pads would be best?
I've seen a lot of discussion on the Forum where a 5in plate with 5-1/2 in pads seem to be the way to go.
This novice needs some advice!

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online!

Porter Cable 7424 style polisher works best using 5 1/2" flat pads. The 6 1'2" are just too large and this has been confirmed here many times over.

Here's some great information that will help you if you need it.


Sectional Pass With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/24074-show-car-garage-video-how-do-section-pass-when-machine-polishing-da-polisher.html)
Removing Swirls (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/20021-definitive-how-article-removing-swirls-scratches-water-spots-using-porter-cable-7424xp-g110v2-griot-s-garage-polisher.html)
DA Trouble Shooting Guide (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html)
Waxing With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pinnacle-wax/28651-how-machine-apply-wax-using-da-polisher.html)

Backing plate & Pads


Lake Country Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/lc43125.html)
Lake Country Flat Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-beveled-pad-kit.html)

[dad07]

:welcome: to AGO!

Ditto on Bobby's recomendations.

[Meghan]

:welcome:

[Flash Gordon]

Welcome from Memphis :)

[alko]

welcome to the forum! BobbyG provided some good info.

[Setec Astronomy]

Whereabouts in NJ are you?

[jlettiere]

Thanks to all for taking the time to respond. Great info! This is one of the best auto forums that I've been on.
I'll be ordering today and let you know how things work out. I'm sure you advice will make this MUCH easier.

[jlettiere]

Any advice on sealants? Wolfgang 3.0, DP PolyCoat, Klasse High Gloss???

[Setec Astronomy]

Any advice on sealants? Wolfgang 3.0, DP PolyCoat, Klasse High Gloss???

Opti-Seal.

[BobbyG]

Opti-Seal.

:iagree: Optimum Opti-Seal comes in a spray pump bottle and couldn't be easier to apply to a nicely prepared finish.

Here are some other recommendations...

Sealants


Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-power-lock-sealant.html)
Prima Hydro Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-hydro-seal.html)
Four Star Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/four-star-ultimate-paint-protection.html)
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-wet-diamond-sealant.html)
Klasse High Gloss Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html)
Ultima Paint Guard Plus (http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-paint-guard-plus.html)

Wax


Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/carnauba-wax.html)
Wolfgang Fuzion (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-wax-sample.html)
Dodo Juice Supernatural (http://www.autogeek.net/natural-carnauba-wax-200.html)
Pinnacle Souveran (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html)
Blackfire Midnight Sun (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/blackfire-midnight-sun-wax.html)


One of my favorites


Collinite 845 (http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-insulator-wax-845.html)

[jlettiere]

Thanks, Sectec and Bobby G. I'll give it a try.

[Mike Phillips]

Thanks for making me part of the Forum!
I've been polishing and waxing cars fro more than 50 years.




You got me beat!

Welcome to Autogeek Online!


:welcome:

[VASpartan]

:welcome:Welcome from VA! I just ordered the PC myself along with the pads and backing plate that BobbyG mentions above.