Is My PC dieing?

[JerryL]

I have an older 7424 non XP Porta Cable. I've been leasing, so I only use it once a year. When I polish with a 4" Hydro Tech, anything more than very light pressure causes rotation to stop. It seems I used to be able to use more pressure on it while maintaining rotation. I have not done any maintenance to it. Any advice?

Thanks

[AnthonyGXP]

I'm pretty sure you meant "DYING"?......NO it is not dying, this is just the nature of a PC when pressure is applied. That's why it's one of the safest polishers to date on the market, just not particularly helpful when correcting moderate to major defects.

I would recommend upgrading if you're looking for more correction ability and efficiency.

Also, you may want to check the brushes inside your PC to see if they have become worn. Considering it's a first gen. PC, I would assume they need to be replaced.

[choijw2]

aren't older ones much weaker?

and what speed setting are we talking about?
because it sounds like you were using it maybe speeding setting 3

[JerryL]

Thanks so much. You're right, I was using prewax cleaner on a new Audi before Opti Gloss. I thought 3 was all that was needed. Much better at higher speeds.

[Rsurfer]

Leasing?

[davey g-force]

^^ That's what I was thinking too!

[JerryL]

"Leasing?" Sure; now I will have three years of easy washing with great gloss.

[dlc95]

aren't older ones much weaker?

and what speed setting are we talking about?
because it sounds like you were using it maybe speeding setting 3

Just a tad "weaker". I really like mine.

[Joe@Superior Shine]

Those are bullet proof. I have 15 machines and they are tough. I'd check your pad size, product amount and speed.