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Porter Cable 7424XP
I just bought one and I'm new to detailing so I apologize of this is a stupid question or if this has been asked before. I don't have my DA with me right now, but I remember the counterweight saying something along the lines of using only a 5-inch pad or backing plate. I wanted to use a 3.5" plate with 4" pads, is this okay to do? I have a black 2010 Camaro so I think you can see why I would want to make sure that what I want to do is safe? I just want to remove a few lines that either myself or the dealership put in from washing the car. Thanks.
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Re: Porter Cable 7424XP
never had issue with counterweights and PC, and used many different backing plates.
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Re: Porter Cable 7424XP
Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek
never had issue with counterweights and PC, and used many different backing plates.
I also heard that you would need to change the counter weigh, and I noticed when I used my 3.5" backing plate that the 4" pad didn't spin very well? I wasn't putting any pressure on it just the weigh of the machine? If it doesn't spin freely would you advise changing the counterweight? Will it make a differance?
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Re: Porter Cable 7424XP
Originally Posted by Camaro2010
I also heard that you would need to change the counter weigh, and I noticed when I used my 3.5" backing plate that the 4" pad didn't spin very well? I wasn't putting any pressure on it just the weigh of the machine? If it doesn't spin freely would you advise changing the counterweight? Will it make a differance?
Most say it doesn't make a difference, but an authorized PC dealer told me that you are putting pressure on the shaft by using the wrong counter weight...Dunno I would think if PC made different cw's it's for a reason. Some say it applies to sanding disks only, again, dunno.
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Re: Porter Cable 7424XP
Originally Posted by Camaro2010
I also heard that you would need to change the counter weigh, and I noticed when I used my 3.5" backing plate that the 4" pad didn't spin very well? I wasn't putting any pressure on it just the weigh of the machine? If it doesn't spin freely would you advise changing the counterweight? Will it make a differance?
The results I got using a PC with a 3.5" backing plate were never as good as what I got with the 5" backing plate. So I just took care of that by purchasing the new 3" DA from Griot's Garage. It's a very nice little device.
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SO mike.
If the 3.5" backing plate and 4" pad wasn't spinning with the weigh of the machine what was I doing wrong?
And how can I improve on my way of using the PC?
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Originally Posted by Camaro2010
SO mike.
If the 3.5" backing plate and 4" pad wasn't spinning with the weigh of the machine what was I doing wrong?
And how can I improve on my way of using the PC?
I'd suggest reading through the troubleshooting guide I wrote years ago...
DA Polisher Trouble Shooting Guide
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