Ignore most of this, I just went ahead and got one of everything, it's not like they are very expensive. So I'm good to go for anything that I do now. [emoji41]
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Just to add to what may be confusing to you.
The PC may be listed as a 6" random orbital buffer. That dimension, 6", i believe refers to the counterweight that comes standard with the machine. It is the weight equipped to randomly spin 6" pads. Don't let this dissuade you from equipping the machine with a 5' BP and 5.5" pads. They work perfectly fine on the "6 inch" Porter Cable 7424.
I ONLY use 5.5" Lake Country Thin Pro pads on my 6" older PC and get amazing results. I even occassionally use 3-4" pads for finer work on my machine and they also work. Yes, the machine wants to offset the "throw" like a 6" mass but it isn't a problem.
If its still available, I believe you can order the 5" counterweight to more accurately match the size pads you're using but I never got one and the 6" weight works fine.
What ever pad you choose, you are going to need more than 1 of. I would say at least 6 if not more.
like another user wrote...then counterweight.. does not need to be changed for sure if you use replace the "6 BP with a "5 BP... correct? I am not sure I want to mess with those parts of the equipment... I am not really a "TOOL GUY" gotta say...a drill is the closest I have come to electric tools for the shop and stuff.. ;)
Acutally washed, cleaned and sealed my car the other day by hand......cause I am still not 100% ready I guess but the PC or GRIOTS seem so far the best choice too start... with all your recommendations of course. :)
appreciate for sure! :)
PS: those spots on my hood I mentioned to my dealer they need to polish out..seems like they removed those I showed them...but still some strange spots on the hood in other places..might upload a pic cause I have no clue what it is (still)...old bird dropping, tar, tree sap... not sure. Unable to clean it off by hand.
That's correct, no real need to change out the counterweight from the factory installed 6" to a 5" (although it is super easy...2 screws).
yeah I am sure your right. like MF towels... they surely trap those nasty wood particles well... can't even get them out after a wash. Time for new ones again. ;)
Oh and update on my DA journey... I think I am getting the FLEX if I have any $$ left around X-mas time. My car has so many edges... The PC and such my stall alot...I was reconing. plus it's not made in China...
So many "experts" in the car detailing world. No one reads anymore....
I wrote this 8 years ago - it's just as accurate today as when I wrote it
The Free Floating Spindle Bearing Assembly - The Story Behind The Story...
What it shows you is the PC started its life out as a WOOD SANDER
The Porter Cable Dual Action Sander with Wood Dust Collecting Attachment for Sanding Wood
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ableSANDER.jpg
I used a PC to SAND DOWN the top of this desk that use to be Malcolm Meguiar's
NOTE THE SANDING DISC ON TEH BACKING PLATE
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ndingDesk2.jpg
Okay now follow me....
Everyone copied the PC when they brought out their version of this tool. When they copied the PC they copied the counterweight component apparently not knowing what the hell it was for.
Now think about it... the PC was designed to rotate and oscillate a THIN SANDING DISC - NOT A THICK FOAM PAD.
When it comes to "polishing paint" with a tool designed to rotate and oscillate a thin sanding disc --> YOU DON'T NEED TO CHANGE THE COUTERWEIGHT.
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i was in your situation last year. hand detailed for decades with mothers 3 step and then tripped onto modern day detailing tools and products.
short story...went with flex 3401hydro kit at AG
the cheapest way to buy a tool is buying the right tool the first time...
many options in the market...i went with the flex 3401 bc its tried and true tool and the flex with the wolfgang series of polishes and sealants delivered.
id recommend not overlooking decon process which provides half the correction results...claying or nanoskin with iron x....the polishing and protectants provide youbwith the other half of correction. (thanks mike p for all the guidance here...followed mike p's process fully and it over delivered )
lets talk real world results: my gals 2012 white camry which had dull paint looked better than dealership new when we bought it when i was done. her coworkers were asking me for what i used on her car.
process :iron x , nanoskin,wg uber compound , wg fg, wg, wg deep gloss paint sealant then topped with ps21
btw the wg glass cleaner is phenomenal....no streaks and the glass is so clean it makes the glass disappear
imo the 3401 kit is not expensive...its a great value kit by AG