Is this all I need to get started applying wax to my car?

[Nevek]

I have the Porter Cable 97466 which is basically the same as the 2 listed below but with dust collection. Is this all I need to get started? If not what else?

Porter Cable Product Details for 6" Polishing Foam Pad - Model # 54745 (http://www.portercable.com/products/AccessoriesDetail.aspx?ProductID=23184)


My polisher:
Amazon.com: Porter-Cable 97466 6-Inch Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection: Home Improvement (http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-97466-6-Inch-Random-Collection/dp/B002EQ96PS/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1339384031&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=97466)



7346 and 7434:

Amazon.com: Porter-Cable 7346SP 6-Inch Random Orbit Sander with Polishing Pad: Home Improvement (http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-7346SP-6-Inch-Random-Polishing/dp/B002EQ96MG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1338952915&sr=8-3)

And both run the same RPMs as this one:
Amazon.com: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6-Inch Variable-Speed Polisher: Home Improvement (http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-7424XP-6-Inch-Variable-Speed-Polisher/dp/B002654I46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338952915&sr=8-1)

[glen e]

You need pads...see the store here for lake county CCS pads....
Orange, white blue black

[Nevek]

Yeah but my sander didn't come with anything for the pads to attach to. Do they attach to that hook and loop thing I posted above?

[BWG707]

Does the dust collection add on work well?

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online!



The Porter Cable 7424xp and sander counterpart are great machines. This type of machine is best suited for the 5 1/2" diameter pads and smaller. Clicking on the links below will take you to the appropriate section for both backup plate and pads...



Porter Cable 7424xp (http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html)
Lake Country Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/lc43125.html)
Lake Country Flat Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-beveled-pad-kit.html)
Meguiar's DA Microfiber Correction Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/da-microfiber-starter-kit-5in.html)

[Detail_Dude]

Welcome to AGO!

Your post specifically inidicated 'wax'. With that, I suggest getting a couple of Black or Blue LC flat pads.

Also, I suggest going with 5.5" not 6.5".

[Nevek]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online!



The Porter Cable 7424xp and sander counterpart are great machines. This type of machine is best suited for the 5 1/2" diameter pads and smaller. Clicking on the links below will take you to the appropriate section for both backup plate and pads...



Porter Cable 7424xp (http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html)
Lake Country Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/lc43125.html)
Lake Country Flat Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-beveled-pad-kit.html)
Meguiar's DA Microfiber Correction Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/da-microfiber-starter-kit-5in.html)



Bingo, thanks! I will put in an order asap for the backing plate and for 3 or so pads.


Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

[Nevek]

Does the dust collection add on work well?


Couldn't tell you yet. It just came in the mail, I bought it primarily to restore a 15' Boston Whaler.

[glen e]

Just realize that porter cable won't probably get that whaler done, you'll need a rotary and a wool pad....

[Nevek]

Just realize that porter cable won't probably get that whaler done, you'll need a rotary and a wool pad....

Or 80, 120,220 and 320 grit sandpaper....it is getting painted with Alexseal.

[Mike Phillips]

See this thread,

5 inch Backing Plates on Meguiar's, Griot's and Porter Cable DA Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-tools-accessories/48668-5-inch-backing-plates-meguiar-s-griot-s-porter-cable-da-polishers.html)


Might want to take a peek at these threads if you're new to this machine,



Dual Action Polishers
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/794/PC7424XP2.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/794/MegsG110v2.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/794/GriotsPolisher.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/794/3inchGriots.jpg

Below you will find a wide variety of articles on the topic of using DA Polishers like the Porter Cable 7424XP and earlier versions, the Meguiar's G110v2 and earlier versions and the Griot's Garage DA Polishers to remove swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation plus how to machine apply waxes and paint sealants.


I recommend everyone read this article first - before you need to troubleshoot :)

DA Polisher Trouble Shooting Guide (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html)

Video: Mark your backing plate to make it easy to see pad rotation (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/49489-video-mark-your-backing-plate-make-easy-see-pad-rotation.html)

NEW - Factors that can cause a pad to stop rotating on a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/48955-factors-can-cause-pad-stop-rotating-da-polisher.html)

Video: How-To do a "Section Pass" when Machine Polishing with a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-videos/24074-video-how-do-section-pass-when-machine-buffing.html)

Step-by-Step How-To use the Porter Cable 7424XP (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/19994-2008-lexus-250-pinnacle-detail.html)
(Very in-depth how-to guide that covers every topic related to using a DA Polisher like the PC, Meguiar's or Griot's tools)

The short how-to guide for using a DA Polisher
How to maximize the ability of the 1st Generation Porter Cable Dual Action Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27166-how-maximize-ability-1st-gen-porter-cable-dual-action-polishers.html)

The long and in-depth guide for using a DA Polisher
The Definitive How-To Article for using DA Polishers (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) - Includes Videos
Includes: Removing Swirls, Scratches and Water Spots Using a Porter Cable 7424XP, Meguiar's G110v2 or Griot's Garage Polisher

The Compression Washer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/48913-compression-washer.html)

How to prime a foam pad when using a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/35292-how-prime-foam-pad-when-using-da-polisher.html)

How much product do I use with my DA Polisher? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/26962-how-much-product-do-i-use-my-da-polisher.html)

Wet Buffing Technique (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/36237-wet-buffing-technique.html)

DA Polisher Articles - Help for Newbies to Machine Polishing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/38399-da-polisher-articles-help-newbies-machine-polishing.html)

The Free Floating Spindle Assembly - The Story Behind The Story... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23995-free-rotating-spindle-assembly-story-behind-story.html)

Handle? Or No Handle? - Using DA Polishers Without the Handle (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/30822-handle-no-handle-using-da-polishers-without-handle.html)

How to bolt on the Porter Cable Plastic Head Cap (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/rough-draft/39105-how-bolt-porter-cable-plastic-head-cap.html)

DA Polishers - Stick Handle - Hoop Handle - Or no handle at all? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/porter-cable-7424xp-updates/20291-stick-handle-hoop-handle-no-handle-all.html)

How-to Machine Apply Wax using a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pinnacle-wax/28651-how-machine-apply-wax-using-da-polisher.html)

How to Apply Dodo Pastes Waxes by Machine (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/25737-how-apply-dodo-pastes-waxes-machine.html)

How To Apply Mothers California Gold Carnauba Paste Wax by Machine (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/25725-how-apply-mothers-california-gold-pure-carnauba-paste-machine.html)

How to use a microfiber bonnet to remove dried wax by machine (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/29369-how-use-microfiber-bonnet-remove-dried-wax-machine.html)

The white foam pad that comes with a Porter Cable Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wool-foam-buffing-pads/50479-white-foam-pad-comes-porter-cable-polisher.html)

Tip: Rubber Nut to protect threads and safeguard compression washer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/48922-tip-use-rubber-nut-protect-threads-prevent-loss-compression-washer.html)

Griot's Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/20437-griot-s-random-orbital-polisher.html)

Meguiar's G110v2 - 2nd Generation G110 Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/22103-meguiar-s-g110v2-2nd-generation-g110-dual-action-polisher.html)

Griot's Garage 3" Mini Polisher - Extreme Demo - Warning! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/22065-griot-s-garage-3-mini-polisher-extreme-demo-warning.html)

3" Mini Polisher- 2nd Generation Griot's Garage Mini Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/21846-3-mini-polisher-gen-ii-griot-s-garage-mini-polisher.html)

Can an air-powered DA Sander be used to polish paint? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/)

Show Car Garage Video: How To Remove Swirls, Scratches and Water Spots using a PC 7424XP, Meguiar's G110v2 or Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-videos/)







And here's some more...



Pad Cleaning

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/749/medium/FoamPadCleanbyHand01.jpg

How to clean your foam pad on the fly (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/20135-how-clean-your-foam-pad-fly.html)

Why it's important to clean your pads often... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/28755-why-s-important-clean-your-pads-often.html)

How to dry a foam pad after hand washing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/26512-how-dry-foam-pad-after-hand-washing.html)




Info Resources

Paperback
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/medium/paperbackDetailingBook01.jpg (http://www.autogeek.net/art-of-detailing-paperback-book.html)



:)

[BobbyG]

Mike, how could anyone not love your replies!! :applause: :props: :props:

[Nevek]

Seriously! Looks like I have some reading to do. Thanks!