Pc 7424xp, wow!

spearfish25 · 08-11-2012, 05:46 PM

I broke down and bought a PC 7424XP with McGuiar's pads to touch up the Z's paint. I had previously used a Black&Decker piece'o crap 'buffer' that didn't seem to do anything except make my hand numb. My expectations for the PC7424 were thus, pretty low.

My Z has a clear bra on the front and roof line, and it's looking rather shabby these days from all the autocross and tracking. Any rubber hits to the bra turned into black smudges that washing didn't take care of. Add to that, I started finding a nasty residue on the car presumably from the RainX windshield washer fluid I decided to try out. Couldn't get it off for the life of me. So, PC7424XP purchased through Amazon Prime and arrived two days later.

I got around to trying it out today. What a great tool! Using the McGuiars polishing pad and their Professional Showroom Polish, I put the 7424 to work on the hood, roofline, clear bra and areas with the nasty residue. Smack my a$$ and call me crazy, but it polished all the rubber scuffs off the car including off the bra. I followed the polishing up with a wax application and the car looks like it's new. I'm floored and very pleased. As for concerns for damaging the paint...the 7424 is a breeze to use and doesn't seem 'risky' at all. I found setting 6 (highest) to work best.

If you're considering buying a DA polisher like the PC7424, just do it. You won't be sorry.

NS370Z · 08-11-2012, 11:43 PM

Just took delivery of one a few days ago. I'm going to practice on my Mazda 3 daily driver and my wife's Traverse before I tackle the Z

. I ordered the PC and polishes through Adams as well as their pads both 6.5" and 4" for the tighter areas. I was going to purchase a cheap Simoniz then thought better to spend a bit more and get a highly recommended unit.

christian370z · 08-11-2012, 11:56 PM

Every person I've ever done a tuition detail with or convinced to try a hand at polishing with a random orbital always says the same thing after: "why didn't I do this sooner!"

genki370z · 08-12-2012, 03:05 AM

started detailing my car today, polished it with menzerna 4500 using the porter cable for the first time. it worked awesome. tomorrow i start the paint sealant then lastly the wax

GaleForce · 08-12-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by genki370z

started detailing my car today, polished it with menzerna 4500 using the porter cable for the first time. it worked awesome. tomorrow i start the paint sealant then lastly the wax

Hope you're having fun

genki370z · 08-13-2012, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Hope you're having fun

haha im having a blast! i finally get to use the porter cable

better late than never right!!

AdamsPolishes · 08-13-2012, 04:28 PM

The PC is one of those things that once you log a few details with you almost feel silly for not doing it sooner. Its amazing how much better the results you can achieve are with a little mechanical assistance.

spearfish25 · 08-13-2012, 06:53 PM

My clear bra looked so nasty with scuffs that I was about to rip it off. The PC has just revived it to like-new looking status. I'm just floored by this thing.

BeemaaZ · 08-21-2012, 06:40 PM

Thanks for sharing this guys

Just ordered from Amazon today and I cannot wait to use it this weeekend

sillyoldtayo · 08-23-2012, 12:32 PM

ive been thinking about getting one of these...i just found this deal on amazon

Amazon.com: Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher Combo: Automotive

sounds like a deal to me!

08-11-2012, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Pc 7424xp, wow! I broke down and bought a PC 7424XP with McGuiar's pads to touch up the Z's paint. I had previously used a Black&Decker piece'o crap 'buffer' that didn't seem to do anything except make my hand numb. My expectations for the PC7424 were thus, pretty low. My Z has a clear bra on the front and roof line, and it's looking rather shabby these days from all the autocross and tracking. Any rubber hits to the bra turned into black smudges that washing didn't take care of. Add to that, I started finding a nasty residue on the car presumably from the RainX windshield washer fluid I decided to try out. Couldn't get it off for the life of me. So, PC7424XP purchased through Amazon Prime and arrived two days later. I got around to trying it out today. What a great tool! Using the McGuiars polishing pad and their Professional Showroom Polish, I put the 7424 to work on the hood, roofline, clear bra and areas with the nasty residue. Smack my a$$ and call me crazy, but it polished all the rubber scuffs off the car including off the bra. I followed the polishing up with a wax application and the car looks like it's new. I'm floored and very pleased. As for concerns for damaging the paint...the 7424 is a breeze to use and doesn't seem 'risky' at all. I found setting 6 (highest) to work best. If you're considering buying a DA polisher like the PC7424, just do it. You won't be sorry. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

08-11-2012, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Every person I've ever done a tuition detail with or convinced to try a hand at polishing with a random orbital always says the same thing after: "why didn't I do this sooner!" __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-13-2012, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
AdamsPolishes The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 724 Drives: 2009 Avalanche Rep Power: 16	The PC is one of those things that once you log a few details with you almost feel silly for not doing it sooner. Its amazing how much better the results you can achieve are with a little mechanical assistance. __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

08-13-2012, 06:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	My clear bra looked so nasty with scuffs that I was about to rip it off. The PC has just revived it to like-new looking status. I'm just floored by this thing. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

08-21-2012, 06:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 507	Thanks for sharing this guys Just ordered from Amazon today and I cannot wait to use it this weeekend __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here

08-11-2012, 11:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
NS370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milky Way Posts: 249 Drives: Red Corvette C7 Rep Power: 13	Just took delivery of one a few days ago. I'm going to practice on my Mazda 3 daily driver and my wife's Traverse before I tackle the Z . I ordered the PC and polishes through Adams as well as their pads both 6.5" and 4" for the tighter areas. I was going to purchase a cheap Simoniz then thought better to spend a bit more and get a highly recommended unit.

08-12-2012, 03:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
genki370z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lemoore,California Posts: 236 Drives: 2009 370z silver 6mt Rep Power: 289	started detailing my car today, polished it with menzerna 4500 using the porter cable for the first time. it worked awesome. tomorrow i start the paint sealant then lastly the wax

08-23-2012, 12:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
sillyoldtayo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Renton Posts: 108 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 12	ive been thinking about getting one of these...i just found this deal on amazon Amazon.com: Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher Combo: Automotive sounds like a deal to me!

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