Porter Cable Polishers
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Printed Date: 20-May-2024 at 17:09
Topic: Porter Cable Polishers
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Subject: Porter Cable Polishers
Date Posted: 11-February-2007 at 17:13
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Hi Anyone out there got one of these Porter Cable polish machines? I have done the research on the tinterweb etc but I would like to hear first hand from other users of the PC before I buy one. What brand of polish do those who have one use? Thanks Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
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Posted By: Nico G
Date Posted: 11-February-2007 at 19:10
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Hello Andrew. Basically Porter Cable (7424 or 7336) are the industry standard for detailers. Often detailers will have rotary machine as well. Porter Cables are so good because they are random orbital polishers so are very forgiving and perfect for beginners. Thay are professional quality and last, mine has had loads of use and is good as gold. Not all polishes are suitable for machine use because they don't have enough 'hangtime' which means they'll dry-out to quickly. I use Visomax Prometheus polishes with mine and they are fantastic for heavy rectification. The Zaino Z-PC is fantasic as a final polish but has little 'cut'. Zaino Z-PC is designed for use on cars whose paintwork is not badly defective. Please pm me if you'd like more information.. You know you'll need a transformer? Cheers - Nick. |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 11-February-2007 at 23:47
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Just away to order a kit from Autopia Andrew
Will work out at around £117 inc postage (with discount)
Pm me if you want a link ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 12-February-2007 at 08:11
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Thanks guys Yeah I know I'll need a transformer. What plug did your pc come with? It wouldn't have been a british three pin plug obviously, but was it a round three pin plug, you the type that fits into the transformer? Or was it somethng completely different that you then had to lop off and change to a three pin plug that plugs into the transformers. I have seen the Autopia web site, thanks Pete. Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: Nico G
Date Posted: 12-February-2007 at 08:19
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Mine came with a standard US plug. I had to cut it off and replace it with one of the large yellow type. If you search on Detailing World there's a very useful thread telling you precisely what to buy, how much, and where from. pm me if you want me to search for the link and post it! Autopia apparently deliver in 3-4 days from the US and most people praise their service... Please see my site (sponsoring this forum) for pads and backing plates Regards - Nick. |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 12-February-2007 at 11:22
You need http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=999&MAN=Carroll-And-Meynell-7501-Single-Outlet-Transformer-750va - This http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=18611&MAN=Draper-110v-14m-X-15mm-Extension-Cable - this and http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=18237&MAN=Draper-110v-16-Amp-Site-Plug-For-110v-Machines-And-Transformers - this When your pc comes you will need to cut of the usa 2 pin plug, you then need to put on the new plug,american black is live, and white is neutral, there is no earth as the cable is double insulated, this is a very easy 2 minute job ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Andrew Rolland wrote:Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 12-February-2007 at 12:43
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Yip those are the bits I thought I would need. Cheers Pete Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 17-February-2007 at 12:44
Have ordered mine hopefully will arrive middle of next week. Roll on the nice weather so I can try it out.  ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 17-February-2007 at 12:52
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Yip mine is in post too
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 18-February-2007 at 22:46
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they really are fantastic
i have had mine a year now and i'm not sure what i would have done without it 
 ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris 
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 19-February-2007 at 12:16
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Yipee Feels like Xmas day again
Now who`s car is first for me to try it out Lol
------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/uploads/Pete330/DSCF3306.JPG - Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 19-February-2007 at 12:32
Now all you go to do is spend more money on polishes, waxes, cloths etc I did and she is cracking up with the amount of products I have in the spare room (she doesn't complain when I spend it on her car)  ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 19-February-2007 at 12:44
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Got all the stuff already mate ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 19-February-2007 at 14:33
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If I get finishes on my cars like yours Chris I'll be well chuffed. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 20-February-2007 at 00:45
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Prep is the key.
if you put hours and hours into your prep, even with no wax it would look better than a really rough car with the most expensive stuff splattered on top everytime. get the prep right and your laughing, with the proter cable, the prep is a doddle, and with a darker car like your 318is then your shine should be deep enough to jump into 
lots of experience, zaino and a porter cable can get you this 
i should add that this was not done by me but by c76jon, and its shepsevo3 car ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: tong328icab
Date Posted: 24-February-2007 at 23:34
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I got my pc this is the route i went down rather than cut the plug off http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=18554 - clicky hth ------------- 
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but at least ive got a bit of time to build up my product stock before the better weather comes in, as i dont have the shelter of a garage 
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 25-February-2007 at 00:13
Good link that mate, pretty neat adaptor. I have ordered one myself, Cheers, Steve. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring
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Posted By: tong328icab
Date Posted: 25-February-2007 at 01:07
just remember its still got to go through the 110v transformer -------------
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Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 25-February-2007 at 09:13
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[/QUOTE] just remember its still got to go through the 110v transformer [/QUOTE] Yep, one is on its way thanks. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 25-February-2007 at 13:36
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Yip i have ordered one of the 2pin to 3 wire jobbies also off ebay for £4 delivered from the states ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Als.m3
Date Posted: 25-February-2007 at 18:41
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http://www.euronetwork.co.uk/acatalog/US_Japan_China_to_UK.html - http://www.euronetwork.co.uk/acatalog/US_Japan_China_to_UK.h tml If any body wants the 3 pin adapter plug |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 25-February-2007 at 19:45
Thanks for the link ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |