Tips On How To Use Porter Cable 7424? - Honda Prelude Forum

MugenPoweredLude · 06-01-2004, 10:41 PM

I just ordered the PC 7427 and some pads and waxes and swirl removers from our sponsor

I have never used a buffer before so I was wondering if you guys could give me some pointers

TIA

KB798 · 06-01-2004, 11:21 PM

First, why don't you list what you bought?

Second, read these articles. It'll help you with the basics:

http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=47
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...1430487&page=1
http://www.properautocare.com/usporcabpol.html

Third, just a couple of tips, or rather mistakes that I've made in the past.
[list=1]Always mask off the moldings and trim that you don't want to get any product on. Taking your time to mask off the trimming with blue painters tape properly will save you a lot of headache in the future.

Let the product do the work for you and not the machine. Don't apply a lot of pressure trying to cut the surface, bur rather let the product work in its abrasives on its own.

If you feel that you're going too slow, then remember that the more polishing you do the faster you'll get. Take all the time you need because it's always better to do it right the first time.[/list=1]
I'll add more as I think of more as well. You've made a wonderful purchase and the PC is a very versatile machine. The more you practice using it, the tougher the surfaces you'll be able to perfect

MugenPoweredLude · 06-02-2004, 10:22 AM

haha I rememberd seeing some kind of article about the PC on a website but couldnt remember which one...just so happens it was on the one I purchased it from

heres what I bought:

http://www.premiumautocare.com/ed5invebapl.html (this doesnt really matter

)
http://www.premiumautocare.com/edfobupaforr.html
^^^from there I bought 4 Blue Foam Polishing Pads and 1 Ultra-Fine Foam Finishing Pad...(I have no clue why I bought this lol)

I also bought
Meguiars NXT Tech Wax
Meguiars No. 9 Swirl Remover
and of course the PC 7424

thanks for the tips!!!

KB798 · 06-02-2004, 01:28 PM

Sounds like you're off to a good start. I would stack up on some cutting pads for your arsenal because the products you listed don't do any heavy polishing, especially when coupled with a polishing pad. Or you could buy a more abrasive polish. If it were me, I'd do both

MugenPoweredLude · 06-02-2004, 03:35 PM

oh I forgot...

I bought 1 Light Cut Green Foam Buffing Pad(its on that link I posted)
when do I use that???

MugenPoweredLude · 06-02-2004, 04:04 PM

what pad would I use to apply:

Paint Cleaner
Swirl Remover
Polish

gioe · 06-02-2004, 04:18 PM

I think I'm going to pick me up one of these babies. I've been told that we don't get them up here in canadia

I'll do some window shopping this weekend.

KB798 · 06-02-2004, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MugenPoweredLude
http://www.premiumautocare.com/ed5invebapl.html (this doesnt really matter )

Trust me...it is a VERY important and necessary part for the PC. Without it, you won't be able to attach any pads.

Quote:

Originally posted by MugenPoweredLude
I bought 1 Light Cut Green Foam Buffing Pad(its on that link I posted)
when do I use that???

You would use a light cutting pad for polishing. I've never tried the edge pads, so I wouldn't know just how much cutting power it has but I wouldn't think it's anything extreme. You should keep something more abrasive like the heavy cut and/or medium cut pads. PM Dwayne for more information. I hear they're using new foam technology that doesn't absorb any product so you end up using less. Hopefully they resolved the velcro issues.

Quote:

Originally posted by MugenPoweredLude
what pad would I use to apply:

Paint Cleaner
Swirl Remover
Polish

A general rule of thumb would be to use the least abrasive combination first on the surface of your car. That means use the lightest polishing pad with the least abrasive product and start with that. If it isn't leveling the surface, then you're going to either use a coarser pad and/or a more abrasive product. Try starting with a blue pad with a paint cleaner, and then a blue pad with the No.9. If the No.9 doesn't really get rid of the swirls, then use a coarser pad. Try different combinations and see which ones work and which ones don't

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jemez · 06-04-2004, 01:53 PM

Do you use a terry cloth towel to remove the wax or do you use the PC to remove the wax? (ex: using Meguiar's Ultimate Bonnet)

KB798 · 06-04-2004, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jemez
Do you use a terry cloth towel to remove the wax or do you use the PC to remove the wax? (ex: using Meguiar's Ultimate Bonnet)

I prefer to use neither of those, but a quality MF towel. It's a lot faster to buff off the wax rather than using a bonnet, and even a 100% cotton terry towel can marr the surface of the paint. A quality MF will(should) not as long as it's clean.

One Slow Lude · 07-07-2004, 10:08 PM

i'm bumping this so i can come back to it when i get my pads in
thanks for the link, they are very helpful
actually.....why not sticky this??