Baby's first orbital?
05-21-2011, 09:10 PM
#1
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Baby's first orbital?
Hello folks, can anyone help recommend a beginners orbital or polisher for someone whos just starting out? I am not looking to become a professional detailer but on occasion when i do wax and shit it would be nice to cut down on the time and physical labor
From what i read the go to polisher for everyone old and new is the PC7424xp but i was wondering if there was something cheaper but still decent
From what i read the go to polisher for everyone old and new is the PC7424xp but i was wondering if there was something cheaper but still decent
05-21-2011, 09:20 PM
#2
2016 E350 Sport
I cannot recommend a cheaper more effective polisher than the 7424XP. However, I think the best alternative to a rotary polisher is the Flex XC3401VRG. It has forced rotation and has all the power you will ever need. If you want to be a professional detailer I think your tool of trade should be top quality. 
05-22-2011, 04:36 PM
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PC7424.
If you are looking to save some cash and the 7346 works for you (slighter lighter weight machine, link below), give this a shot:
Go to post office.
Grab a "new mover" coupon pack at the front counter
Retrieve 20% off Lowe's coupon from said "new mover" coupon pack
Purchase PC at Lowe's.
Comparison page from Porter Cable:
http://www.portercable.com/Products/...4272.4288.4296
Link to 7346 @ Lowe's:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_137715-70-73...tal&facetInfo=
If you are looking to save some cash and the 7346 works for you (slighter lighter weight machine, link below), give this a shot:
Go to post office.
Grab a "new mover" coupon pack at the front counter
Retrieve 20% off Lowe's coupon from said "new mover" coupon pack
Purchase PC at Lowe's.
Comparison page from Porter Cable:
http://www.portercable.com/Products/...4272.4288.4296
Link to 7346 @ Lowe's:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_137715-70-73...tal&facetInfo=
05-22-2011, 04:40 PM
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One thing I would recommend AGAINST is purchasing a "starter kit". They generally make you pay for a bunch of stuff you don't really need/use.
All you really need is the machine, a backing plate, some pads (diff colors depending on what you want to do to the paint) and some polish.
All you really need is the machine, a backing plate, some pads (diff colors depending on what you want to do to the paint) and some polish.
05-22-2011, 05:35 PM
#7
Suzuka Master
One thing I would recommend AGAINST is purchasing a "starter kit". They generally make you pay for a bunch of stuff you don't really need/use.
All you really need is the machine, a backing plate, some pads (diff colors depending on what you want to do to the paint) and some polish.
All you really need is the machine, a backing plate, some pads (diff colors depending on what you want to do to the paint) and some polish.
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05-22-2011, 08:44 PM
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that 7346 looks mighty attractive stogie, the only thing that looks dif is the weight. and thanks for the lowes protip 
05-22-2011, 09:20 PM
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Also, 4amp vs. 4.5 amp. I have no idea what an amp is, maybe some mythical car detailing creature. Does an extra .5 make a big difference?
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05-22-2011, 09:56 PM
#10
Suzuka Master
PC7424.
If you are looking to save some cash and the 7346 works for you (slighter lighter weight machine, link below), give this a shot:
Go to post office.
Grab a "new mover" coupon pack at the front counter
Retrieve 20% off Lowe's coupon from said "new mover" coupon pack
Purchase PC at Lowe's.
Comparison page from Porter Cable:
http://www.portercable.com/Products/...4272.4288.4296
Link to 7346 @ Lowe's:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_137715-70-73...tal&facetInfo=
If you are looking to save some cash and the 7346 works for you (slighter lighter weight machine, link below), give this a shot:
Go to post office.
Grab a "new mover" coupon pack at the front counter
Retrieve 20% off Lowe's coupon from said "new mover" coupon pack
Purchase PC at Lowe's.
Comparison page from Porter Cable:
http://www.portercable.com/Products/...4272.4288.4296
Link to 7346 @ Lowe's:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_137715-70-73...tal&facetInfo=
The higher the amp rating draw usually the higher the power.
www.coastaltool.com has them for $125 shipped and they come with the 5" backing plate and the proper counter weight.
Thats where I bought both mine.
05-25-2011, 12:18 AM
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Both of those are pretty well the same machine .. one is called a sander the other a polisher ... both use 6" pads where the 5.5" is prefered. I don't know why the weight difference. Both are 4.5 Amp.
The higher the amp rating draw usually the higher the power.
www.coastaltool.com has them for $125 shipped and they come with the 5" backing plate and the proper counter weight.
Thats where I bought both mine.
The higher the amp rating draw usually the higher the power.
www.coastaltool.com has them for $125 shipped and they come with the 5" backing plate and the proper counter weight.
Thats where I bought both mine.
05-25-2011, 08:31 AM
#12
Suzuka Master
05-25-2011, 08:46 AM
#14
Pro
I cannot recommend a cheaper more effective polisher than the 7424XP. However, I think the best alternative to a rotary polisher is the Flex XC3401VRG. It has forced rotation and has all the power you will ever need. If you want to be a professional detailer I think your tool of trade should be top quality.
05-25-2011, 08:49 AM
#15
Suzuka Master
05-25-2011, 11:27 AM
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i am most certainly a noob and doing a lot of thinking and reading.
pay for professional detail or do a mediocre first time job and buy polisher... hmm...
pay for professional detail or do a mediocre first time job and buy polisher... hmm...
05-25-2011, 12:15 PM
#19
Suzuka Master
Then the neighbor wants his done ... charge him a small ammount .. and go from there .. a couple of weekend neighbor details pays for 1/2.
05-25-2011, 01:25 PM
#20
This is the best route .. we mostly all started this way ... for the cost of a good detail you can buy all the supplies ... and you learn from your first ... mediocre = way better the second time....
Then the neighbor wants his done ... charge him a small ammount .. and go from there .. a couple of weekend neighbor details pays for 1/2.
Then the neighbor wants his done ... charge him a small ammount .. and go from there .. a couple of weekend neighbor details pays for 1/2.
I still remember my first time, took forever and was just meh, lol.
05-26-2011, 12:48 AM
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you guys are awful, awful people. I will add the 7424xp to my list of upcoming expenses =/
I will buy an orbital in a few weeks i guess :'(
I will buy an orbital in a few weeks i guess :'(
05-26-2011, 02:00 AM
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Suzuka Master
05-26-2011, 05:33 PM
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Fuck. too much expenses right now. Ill be waiting for future sales.
05-26-2011, 05:57 PM
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