First Timer Experiences with the Porter Cable 7424
02-20-2008, 03:40 PM
#1
First Timer Experiences with the Porter Cable 7424
Hey acurazine,
Many thanks to Fulani has a TL for the porter cable, anyway I thought I would share my results, since the weather here in Toronto has been terrible I haven’t had time to wax my NBP MDX, anyway point being I tried some new products, the pictures don’t do any justice, since I suck at photography but I am extremely pleased with the results.
What I used was the;
Porter Cable 7424
Orange Excel Cutting Pad.
Red Excel Finishing Pad.
Steps;
Mequires Clay + Detailer
Mequires #9 (scratch + swirl remover)
Mequires NXT
I am still getting the hang of it, but I think the results were okay for a first timer.
BTW; All I did was the hood.
Before, what a hazey mess.
After;
Cant wait for some better,
Is there anything I should add to the steps to get a more shiner, wet, reflective finish?
Many thanks to Fulani has a TL for the porter cable, anyway I thought I would share my results, since the weather here in Toronto has been terrible I haven’t had time to wax my NBP MDX, anyway point being I tried some new products, the pictures don’t do any justice, since I suck at photography but I am extremely pleased with the results.
What I used was the;
Porter Cable 7424
Orange Excel Cutting Pad.
Red Excel Finishing Pad.
Steps;
Mequires Clay + Detailer
Mequires #9 (scratch + swirl remover)
Mequires NXT
I am still getting the hang of it, but I think the results were okay for a first timer.
BTW; All I did was the hood.
Before, what a hazey mess.
After;
Cant wait for some better,
Is there anything I should add to the steps to get a more shiner, wet, reflective finish?
02-20-2008, 04:35 PM
#2
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Looks very good. Looks like you're a vet using the PC.
If you want extra pop, and if you want to stick with the Meguairs line.. get the Ultimate Quick Detailer to maintain the look.
As for the NXT was you used... durability is not great, but from reading about NXT 2.0 version, it's a lot better and will last longer.
If you want extra pop, and if you want to stick with the Meguairs line.. get the Ultimate Quick Detailer to maintain the look.
As for the NXT was you used... durability is not great, but from reading about NXT 2.0 version, it's a lot better and will last longer.
02-20-2008, 05:11 PM
#4
Former Sponsor
#9 is a low abrasive, OTC, basic polish. There are much better polishes, that would fit the bill. That would be my first recommendation.
The end result doesnt necessarily get any better then your polishing efforts.
Its not all technique either. Proper product selection has as much to do with success as technique. And you efforts illustrate that. You were able to attain maximum results with what that product was capable of producing for you. If you bump up the products capability and effectiveness, you will yield much better results.
Great improvement however! But........
YOU can make it even better.
Hats off to you for a first timer too. This just goes to show, everyone can improve their cars appearance dramaticaaly with proper products and tools......
The end result doesnt necessarily get any better then your polishing efforts.
Its not all technique either. Proper product selection has as much to do with success as technique. And you efforts illustrate that. You were able to attain maximum results with what that product was capable of producing for you. If you bump up the products capability and effectiveness, you will yield much better results.
Great improvement however! But........
YOU can make it even better.
Hats off to you for a first timer too. This just goes to show, everyone can improve their cars appearance dramaticaaly with proper products and tools......
02-20-2008, 06:09 PM
#6
Originally Posted by Macruz19
Looks very good. Looks like you're a vet using the PC.
If you want extra pop, and if you want to stick with the Meguairs line.. get the Ultimate Quick Detailer to maintain the look.
As for the NXT was you used... durability is not great, but from reading about NXT 2.0 version, it's a lot better and will last longer.
If you want extra pop, and if you want to stick with the Meguairs line.. get the Ultimate Quick Detailer to maintain the look.
As for the NXT was you used... durability is not great, but from reading about NXT 2.0 version, it's a lot better and will last longer.
Originally Posted by lusid
Look for duragloss!
cheap and durable.
cheap and durable.
Originally Posted by exceldetail
#9 is a low abrasive, OTC, basic polish. There are much better polishes, that would fit the bill. That would be my first recommendation.
The end result doesnt necessarily get any better then your polishing efforts.
Its not all technique either. Proper product selection has as much to do with success as technique. And you efforts illustrate that. You were able to attain maximum results with what that product was capable of producing for you. If you bump up the products capability and effectiveness, you will yield much better results.
Great improvement however! But........
YOU can make it even better.
Hats off to you for a first timer too. This just goes to show, everyone can improve their cars appearance dramaticaaly with proper products and tools......
The end result doesnt necessarily get any better then your polishing efforts.
Its not all technique either. Proper product selection has as much to do with success as technique. And you efforts illustrate that. You were able to attain maximum results with what that product was capable of producing for you. If you bump up the products capability and effectiveness, you will yield much better results.
Great improvement however! But........
YOU can make it even better.
Hats off to you for a first timer too. This just goes to show, everyone can improve their cars appearance dramaticaaly with proper products and tools......
Originally Posted by joerockt
Ditch the NXT and get a bottle of Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection from Excel. You will not be disappointed.
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02-20-2008, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by GTSX-05
By the way guys, would it be smart to pick up a halogen work light? maybe one that’s mounted on some sort of tripod. Would the halogen bulb laminate the swirls and scratches?
or I'm sure Excel Detail will help steer you in the right direction and explain what you need. Good luck and if you have questions everyone here will do their best to help you out.
02-20-2008, 07:40 PM
#10
Great job - an amazing difference.
There are sooo many great polishes out there - Optimum Polish, Menzerna, etc. The most important thing is a good prep job - claying followed by a high quality polish (start with the least agressive 1st and move up the scale if needed - white pad to orange to yellow) will set the stage for your LSP (last step product - sealent and/or wax). Like Maruz19, I also use Zaino (Z5 on dark and Z2 on light) but I think I'm going to try something new when I run out - either FS UPP or Ultima PGP.
Excel - do you know the difference b/t the Four Star UPP and the UPGP? I remember reading something on autopia.org about them being the same product or owned by the same company.
There are sooo many great polishes out there - Optimum Polish, Menzerna, etc. The most important thing is a good prep job - claying followed by a high quality polish (start with the least agressive 1st and move up the scale if needed - white pad to orange to yellow) will set the stage for your LSP (last step product - sealent and/or wax). Like Maruz19, I also use Zaino (Z5 on dark and Z2 on light) but I think I'm going to try something new when I run out - either FS UPP or Ultima PGP.
Excel - do you know the difference b/t the Four Star UPP and the UPGP? I remember reading something on autopia.org about them being the same product or owned by the same company.
02-21-2008, 12:08 PM
#12
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I've had some pretty good luck with Megs #9. I usually do a once over with #9 on a white pad, after I do Optimum Compound on an orange pad. It seems to give it a really nice shine and makes the black "pop" on my car. I know it's pretty mild and has a bunch of fillers in it. 
However, it looks great right after you've polished it.
Of course, I top it all off with the obligatory UPP coat after all that.
Question on the application though - should one wait several days after the first coat of UPP to apply a second coat, or can you re-apply a second coat again right after giving it the first coat?
However, it looks great right after you've polished it. Of course, I top it all off with the obligatory UPP coat after all that.
Question on the application though - should one wait several days after the first coat of UPP to apply a second coat, or can you re-apply a second coat again right after giving it the first coat?
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