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06-03-2008, 06:03 PM
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help!!
i just recieved my porter cable 7424. what pads are compatable with the original backing plate it comes with? im looking at the ones on detailers domain.
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06-03-2008, 06:12 PM
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What size is the backing plate? My 7424 didnt come with a packing plate, just that white pad.
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06-03-2008, 06:15 PM
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Give Phil a call... He'll hook you up and square you away!
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06-03-2008, 06:56 PM
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As D&D said, the answer to your question is based on the size of the backing plate you have... I would suggest buying a smaller one, which is 3" I think, and the 5" or 5.5" one to use with 6-6.5" pads... from experience I've found that 5.5-6.5 pads are best for the PC and don't put too much strain on it like 7.5" ones
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06-03-2008, 07:17 PM
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thanks guys
i just ordered the 5.5" backing plate and 4 pads from DD. black, blue,green,white and orange pads. is that a good start for pads? oh and i got the brush. now i need help with polish. what are your suggetions on polishes? i have $300 more to go for polishes and waxes. so help me break the bank here guys.
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06-03-2008, 07:20 PM
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5.5" pads work a lot better with the PC. I would of suggested a 5" backing plate and 5.5" pads.
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06-03-2008, 07:23 PM
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lol
correction o ordered the lake country backing plate for 5-6 inch pads. and all the pads i ordered were 5.5 inch.
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06-03-2008, 07:28 PM
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ok
so help with polishes, compounds. whats good?
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06-03-2008, 07:31 PM
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Menzerna is good, but has a learning curve and can be temperamental.
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06-03-2008, 07:33 PM
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Wow... chomping at the bit!
My reccomendations IMHO of course...  The easy reccomendations would be: Menzerna Super Intensive Polish Menzerna PO85rd These will take care of most heavy marring, swirls, and finish down super nice. These polishs are a little finicky when you start working them in high heat. If you're not going for perfection, a nice Glaze would be wise. Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze is a favorite. Wax... Well, it's really hard to go wrong with the Lusso Oro from Phil. $40 is a great bang for the buck. Finally, if you're really gonna go at it, I'd order an extra green and white pad or two. One of each to correct a whole car wont cut it. Best of luck!
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