autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 19
  1. #1
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2018
    Posts
    7
    Post Thanks / Like

    New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    Hi everyone... I ordered a new PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon last week. Got it in the mail Thursday and when I finally had a chance to test it out last night, I realized it had a major issue: the thing doesn't switch on very well...

    What happens is that I'll plug it into a wall socket, slide the switch to the on position, but nothing happens. If I switch the thing on-and-off-and-on again a few times (like 3-6 times), it sometimes comes on but sometimes doesn't. It's really a flip of a coin as to whether it turns on or not.

    The Amazon order indicates that it's eligible for returns until January 31st, so I'm hoping I can just get a refund for it and get a different brand polisher because it seems like this thing is a piece of junk. Being built in Mexico doesn't give one much confidence, either, though according to many, this isn't a major problem. Either way, I'm really ticked-off about this. The order cost about $120, so it's not like it broke a bank or anything but it was the 1 thing I was hoping to have by X-mas. Ugh...

    Have any of you experienced this with this model? If so, what did you do about it? I'm afraid to get it "repaired" as that can not only cause refunding issues but also lead to temporary fixes to situations being repaired by people that don't normally know what they're even doing, especially in small towns or places that are supposed "licensed repair centers."

  2. Dislikes derass, dcjredline disliked this post
  3. #2
    Super Member RTexasF's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    North TX
    Posts
    2,582
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    It's defective, return it.
    Rick....now in North Texas

  4. Likes MasterBlaster liked this post
  5. #3
    Super Member UncleDavy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Taunton, MA
    Posts
    1,586
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    There is definitely something wrong with that unit. Send it back for a refund and buy a new one on Autogeek during one of their sales or a price match with free shipping.

  6. #4
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2018
    Posts
    7
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    Thanks, guys. That's what I was thinking, too. I'll return the thing first thing Monday. Hopefully I don't run into anymore headaches from all this.

  7. Dislikes dcjredline disliked this post
  8. #5
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Posts
    307
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    Have you tried posting on the Amazon auto detailing forum?

  9. Likes dcjredline, rangerbay liked this post
    Dislikes MasterBlaster disliked this post
  10. #6
    Super Member dcjredline's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    Upstate NY
    Posts
    3,340
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    Quote Originally Posted by derass View Post
    Have you tried posting on the Amazon auto detailing forum?

    Yeah, yer new but its kinda crappy to buy something that AG sells from somewhere else and then come use their free forum to get help with it. You probably didnt realize that being so new. Just think about that next time.
    "Dirt likes detergent so much better than the surface that it's attached to, it'll leave that surface to go hang out with the soap"...aim4squirrels

  11. Likes derass, Vegas1 liked this post
    Dislikes MasterBlaster disliked this post
  12. #7
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2018
    Posts
    7
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    Quote Originally Posted by derass View Post
    Have you tried posting on the Amazon auto detailing forum?
    Do you think it would be better to post about this over there?

  13. #8
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Posts
    307
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    Yes.

  14. Likes rangerbay liked this post
  15. #9
    Super Member dcjredline's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    Upstate NY
    Posts
    3,340
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    Quote Originally Posted by MasterBlaster View Post
    Do you think it would be better to post about this over there?
    You dislike my post when I was trying to explain the sarcasm in the post from derass. THERE IS NO DETAILING FORUM AT AMAZON. Maybe now you get it? I tried to be nice. SMH
    "Dirt likes detergent so much better than the surface that it's attached to, it'll leave that surface to go hang out with the soap"...aim4squirrels

  16. #10
    Super Member VISITOR's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    9,689
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New PORTER-CABLE 7424XP from Amazon - Power switch problems?

    hi masterblaster, and to AGO.
    since you're new (judging by your posts) you probably didn't know (or were aware) the etiquette (or forum rules to add / Forum Rules ) on here which is understandable (many of us have been there). in regards to your concern about the pc7424xp, i would return it and get a refund. after that, i would highly recommend the GG6 (Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbital) which can be bought here at AG. plenty of torque/power and the lifetime warranty is icing on the cake. it can handle most anything you throw at it. here's a list of items i would recommend to go with it as well. if you need anymore help, just reach out. also, below is a great article by Mike that is very informative. if you haven't read it, please do...

    Here's what you need to get into machine polishing - Recommendations for a beginner by Mike Phillips

    Griots Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polisher

    Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate

    Griots Garage 3 inch HD Backing Plate

    Griots Garage 5.5 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads

    Griots Garage 3 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads

    OR (for pad selection)

    Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 3.5 Inch

    Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 5.5 Inch




  17. Likes PaulMys liked this post
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Help with Porter Cable 7424XP
    By stephen82 in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 05-28-2017, 02:19 PM
  2. Porter Cable 7424xp problems?
    By marknett in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 11-28-2016, 06:01 PM
  3. Porter Cable Internal Switch Repair Guide
    By statusdetailing in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 12-22-2014, 06:02 PM
  4. Porter Cable Problem! Switch? Help!
    By statusdetailing in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 05-30-2013, 09:38 AM
  5. Porter Cable 7424XP Help
    By grandprix2plus2 in forum Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Orbital Polisher
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 12-29-2011, 11:54 PM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» March 2024

S M T W T F S
2526272829 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456