PC 7424 dead, what is a good replacement?

**PhxDarius** · 03-30-2016, 11:26 AM

What about a Rupes off ebay? They have some new, and used ones. If you look long enough, you can get a great deal. I scored a new LHR15 mark II for $315.

**marvinsdad** · 03-30-2016, 01:26 PM

Sounds like a Griot's 6" is in my near future.
Was going to ask about the 5" plate /5.5" pads. I just purchased a new set of pads since I read that 6.5" pads on a 5" plate was hard on the polisher, even though my 7424 came with the 5" plate and 6.5" pads.

PhxDarius - I searched for a Rupes user on Ebay and it pulled up nothing to sell.

**briarpatch** · 03-30-2016, 01:47 PM

Look no further that AutoGeek for your GG6 purchase....they sell some very nice kits that will save you some money

**Mike Moore** · 03-30-2016, 01:54 PM

Backing Plate
Meguiars Soft Buff DBP5 DA Polisher 5 inch Backing Plate
I have not tried the
Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate yet.

Pads
Meguiars 5 Inch DA Foam Discs 3 Pack - Your Choice!
(one of each to start)
and the
Meguiars DMC5 DA Microfiber Cutting Discs, 5 inches

The Lake Country 5 1/2 Inch Flat Pads 6 Pack is a good choice!
2) Orange 2) White 1) Black 1) Blue

**Joe@NextLevelDetail** · 03-30-2016, 02:05 PM

Backplate I'm going for again the griots garage 5 inch vented backing plate, the thing is I think IMO the best plate for a PC style da , it has cooling vents to put less stress on the pads and is low profile in design to transfer the machines power to the paint, griots 6 inch with that plate = killer combo

**PhxDarius** · 03-30-2016, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by marvinsdad

Sounds like a Griot's 6" is in my near future.
Was going to ask about the 5" plate /5.5" pads. I just purchased a new set of pads since I read that 6.5" pads on a 5" plate was hard on the polisher, even though my 7424 came with the 5" plate and 6.5" pads.

PhxDarius - I searched for a Rupes user on Ebay and it pulled up nothing to sell.

I don't know why you didn't find any on ebay, there are some for sale...

Rupes 15 mm Bigfoot Random Orbital Polisher 5 Inch LHCheck | eBay out Rupes 15 mm Bigfoot Random Orbital Polisher 5 Inch LHR15ES #RupesR15ES-/151534935613?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=byn9B1 via @eBay

**marvinsdad** · 03-30-2016, 02:59 PM

Thanks for clearing that up...I finally figured out what a "Rupes" was, but couldn't figure out how to edit my post.

**dlc95** · 03-30-2016, 10:01 PM

I'll throw another option out there.

The Rupes Duetto.

It gets you into the latest large throw technology, while retaining the familiar feel of a traditional orbital, like the PC 7424/7424xp. Very smooth, and very efficient at correcting, polishing, and sealing paint. It also works as a sander, but I haven't tried sanding with it yet.

The only potential drawback is the inability to swap out for a smaller backing plate....

Just a thought!

**PaulMys** · 03-31-2016, 08:21 PM

Agree the PC is probably toast. But, if you're like me and have to know why, Take it apart and inspect the brushes. After that, pull the armature and take a points file and get all the spent brush debris from between the copper. Bet it spins again.

**marvinsdad** · 03-31-2016, 08:44 PM

The Rupes look good, but twice as much as I am willing to spend right now.
I thought I was going to get mine repaired around $70...and ended up spending $150 to order the Griot's.

Paul - an autopsy will be coming...once I figure out how to remove the handle, just spins and spins??? Can't make it any worse, right?! LOL

Thanks for all the advice, will come back to this thread as I am fine tuning for the hints for pads (once these new ones start to wear out).

antoine