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Old 10-10-2012, 08:10 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have a 2009 Magnetic Black . I have never used a buffer. I am going to buy the porter cable.Which model and kit would be the best for a novice like me? Thanks.
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This is a great kit if you're on a budget & want high quality.
Porter Cable 7424XP or This
It really depends on your budget, but the basics should be a medium pad to remove the swirls and a fine pad to finish. You're really only choosing the compound you want to go with. I use Adam's Polishes is great and more recently Meguire's M105 & M205 which is also great.

Here's a list of the basics:
-Polisher, obviously
-Pads
-clay bar
-detail spray
-microfiber towels (quality ones, not the cheap stuff at autozone and walmart)
-Polish of your choice
-Wax of your choice


Or this kit with the Groits 6" and Megs M105/M205 combo.

Use the discount codes to save yourself a few bucks.
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This is a great kit if you're on a budget & want high quality.
Porter Cable 7424XP or This
It really depends on your budget, but the basics should be a medium pad to remove the swirls and a fine pad to finish. You're really only choosing the compound you want to go with. I use Adam's Polishes is great and more recently Meguire's M105 & M205 which is also great.

Here's a list of the basics:
-Polisher, obviously
-Pads
-clay bar
-detail spray
-microfiber towels (quality ones, not the cheap stuff at autozone and walmart)
-Polish of your choice
-Wax of your choice


Or this kit with the Groits 6" and Megs M105/M205 combo.

Use the discount codes to save yourself a few bucks.
Go with a Dual-Action Polisher..which is the 7424XP. This is really all you need. I have both the Porter Cable 7424XP dual action polisher and a High Speed Vector Polisher. 90% of the time I use the PC.
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I've always been a fan of Lake Country pads - and I think you'll find them the most widely used.
You'll want a couple different cuts of pads, and at least 2 of each cut. Reason for having a couple of each cuts is that if your first one either (a) gets gummed up, (b) hits the ground or (c) gets contaminated, you've got a back up.
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...(a) gets gummed up...
Should this happen, you can opt for a conditioning brush: http://www.detailersdomain.com/Megui...ush_p_661.html
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I have a 2009 Magnetic Black . I have never used a buffer. I am going to buy the porter cable.Which model and kit would be the best for a novice like me? Thanks.
I can save you some money buy buying just what you need. Have you watched the first 5 videos in this thread?
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Thanks everyone for your replies. Looks like its time for me to watch the videos. Can't wait to get started on my car.
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