Detailers: what buffers do you use?

***chaos311clarity*** · 07-11-2007, 10:10 AM

since there is now a tool section... lets talk about this... what buffer is everyone using? I'm rocking the Porter Cable 7424... i love it so far. anyway post up...

***reeksti*** · 07-11-2007, 10:12 AM

i also use the PC 7424.

lackskill · 07-11-2007, 10:21 AM

is there anything worthwhile besides the PC 7424?

***chaos311clarity*** · 07-11-2007, 10:22 AM

yes, rotary buffers, the UDM,... some others might have different stuff.

***halfelite*** · 07-11-2007, 10:22 AM

What pads do you guys use with your pc-7424. I have been buying my car detail aresanel and first time really using a powered polisher.

lackskill · 07-11-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

yes, rotary buffers, the UDM,... some others might have different stuff.

rotarys burn thru too quick for a noob like me. Whats a UDM?

morecowbell · 07-11-2007, 10:34 AM

^UDM = Ultimate Detailing Machine - same as a 7424 if I understand correctly.

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Originally Posted by halfelite

What pads do you guys use with your pc-7424. I have been buying my car detail aresanel and first time really using a powered polisher.

I use the Sonus SFX pads, I've been very happy with them, I'm thinking about giving the Meguiars pads a whirl too (little pun there), I'll post up a review if I make the switch.

lackskill · 07-11-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by morecowbell

^UDM = Ultimate Detailing Machine - same as a 7424 if I understand correctly.

It looks to me like they are the same thing at the same price. Am I wrong?

morecowbell · 07-11-2007, 11:23 AM

^ I think the unit is the same - the PC7424, but the UDM comes with the velcro backing plate included. So it basically saves you ~$20.

***reeksti*** · 07-11-2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

rotarys burn thru too quick for a noob like me. Whats a UDM?

yeah i would stick with the porter cable 7424 unless you know how to use a rotary.

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfelite

What pads do you guys use with your pc-7424. I have been buying my car detail aresanel and first time really using a powered polisher.

i personally use these:
http://www.autogeek.net/vcpad.html

lackskill · 07-11-2007, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morecowbell

^ I think the unit is the same - the PC7424, but the UDM comes with the velcro backing plate included. So it basically saves you ~$20.

ahh.. cool.

r12rex · 07-11-2007, 11:39 AM

Lake Country pads for me...or excell detail pads. Tried the Sonus SFX and didn't like it.

PC 7424 For me too!

Peleg · 07-11-2007, 11:40 AM

7424.

***chaos311clarity*** · 07-13-2007, 09:52 AM

i use LC CCS pads mostly... i have a few others... i bought a big package that included them when i bought my buffer

NewGenSTi · 07-18-2007, 08:09 AM

I just picked up a craftsmen on sale for $35.. got the job done pretty nice.. I was going to buy the porter cable. but I only detail my car 2 times a year so I couldnt justify spending that much money on a detailer.

and for $5.50 extra you get the 5 year service agreement where they will fix the thing for you if anything happens to it

07-11-2007, 10:10 AM	#1
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07-11-2007, 10:12 AM	#2
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07-11-2007, 10:22 AM	#4
*chaos311clarity* oMgWTFpewpew Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,351 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Detailers: what buffers do you use? yes, rotary buffers, the UDM,... some others might have different stuff.

07-11-2007, 10:22 AM	#5
*halfelite* Platinum Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 848 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Detailers: what buffers do you use? What pads do you guys use with your pc-7424. I have been buying my car detail aresanel and first time really using a powered polisher.

07-11-2007, 11:23 AM	#9
morecowbell Junior STI Driver Car: '07 UGM Ltd Location: WA Posts: 112 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Detailers: what buffers do you use? ^ I think the unit is the same - the PC7424, but the UDM comes with the velcro backing plate included. So it basically saves you ~$20.

07-11-2007, 11:39 AM	#12
r12rex Professional STI Racer Car: 06 OBP STi Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 758 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Detailers: what buffers do you use? Lake Country pads for me...or excell detail pads. Tried the Sonus SFX and didn't like it. PC 7424 For me too!

07-11-2007, 11:40 AM	#13
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,669 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Detailers: what buffers do you use? 7424.

07-13-2007, 09:52 AM	#14
*chaos311clarity* oMgWTFpewpew Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,351 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Detailers: what buffers do you use? i use LC CCS pads mostly... i have a few others... i bought a big package that included them when i bought my buffer

07-18-2007, 08:09 AM	#15
NewGenSTi Professional STI Racer Car: 04 JBP STi Fav Mod: All of them Location: Scranton/Wilkesbarre, PA Posts: 617 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Detailers: what buffers do you use? I just picked up a craftsmen on sale for $35.. got the job done pretty nice.. I was going to buy the porter cable. but I only detail my car 2 times a year so I couldnt justify spending that much money on a detailer. and for $5.50 extra you get the 5 year service agreement where they will fix the thing for you if anything happens to it This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.