waxing, polishing, etc.

[Sea Wolf]

If you go to the description of the Porter-Cable machine linked above, there's no real discussion of the machine and how it works, specifications, etc., just a testimony by a user or two.

I Then clicked on the machine package below that, and found this:

"The "Ultimate Detailing Machine". That's what I named the Porter Cable 7424 polisher back in 2000 after I removed the stock foam pad and substituted a professional, flexible backing plate and a European, engineered-foam pad from Lake Country Mfg. This modification of the stock machine totally transformed the flexibility and performance of the 7424 polisher. Our addition of a Velcro® backed, flexible backing plate opened the door for the enthusiast to achieve professional-like results by allowing the use of the same compounding, polishing, glazing and finishing foam pads used by body shops and the world's automakers.

There are now a number of Chinese-made polishers being imported to compete with the Porter Cable 7424. We have decided to stay with the time-tested, Porter Cable machine. The Porter Cable 7424 is UL Approved, has a neutral balance, very little vibration for fatigue-free polishing and the adaptability of changing the counterweight to facilitate larger pads. With tens of thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of machines in use, the Porter Cable 7424 has withstood the test of time and become a detailing icon.

The Porter Cable 7424 Ultimate Detailing Machine incorporates a random, swirl-free polishing action that will not scratch or burn the paint or clear coat. An electronic variable speed control allows you to adjust the speed from 2,500 to 6,000 OPM. A heavy duty, 3.7 amp motor supplies plenty of torque and the machine is double insulated against shock. The hand grip can be screwed into either side making the



Tech Note: Within the industry, this polisher is classified as an orbital polisher. It is designed to safely apply polish and wax in a manner similar to hand application. It minutes, it creates a mirror-like finish and shine that would otherwise take hours of hand labor. It will not create swirls or remove your car's clear coat finish.

The pad does not rotate in the conventional sense, it oscillates. This "jiggling" occurs at such a high rate that the eye can not see any pad movement. This is normal. This is the way the polisher is designed to work. This polisher is not designed for heavy compounding and may not fully remove scratches, deep swirls or paint imperfections. To completely remove swirls and scratches, consider a professional, circular polisher such as the Makita 9227, or DeWalt 849.


We supply this polisher with a professional, Flexible 6 inch Hook and Loop Backing Plate for quick pad changes and one Closed Cell Structure, Constant Pressure, 6-1/2 inch, White Polishing Pad for general polishing and waxing. These do not come with the basic machine from Porter Cable.
The white, Closed Cell Structure™ pad we include is the current state-of-the-art in foam technology. This technology, which puts a pattern of collapsed "dimples" on the surface of the pad, was developed for the new super-hard, scratch-resistant clear coats but can also be used on conventional paints and clear coats. " LINK

So this machine is a polish specific dual-orbital unit, and not an adapted disc sander, and would be a great polisher, but not suited for heavy compounding.



Joe.

[dotnmarty]

I have been a loyal user of Collonite 920 (fiberglass cleaner) and 925 (fiberglass boat wax) since I first read about it in this forum. But, last week I pulled the boat out after 2 months in a slip. Since Joes is going out of business I spent a Christmas gift card on miscellaneous stuff there and picked up a bottle of 3M Marine Restorer and Wax. The stufr really works. It's easy to put on, takes away the surface scratches and oxidation, and shines almost as good as the Collonite 925, all in one step! I honestly don't know what it sells for, but I do know that it works.

[Sawdust]

Old Dusty uses the Porter Cable 7424 and loves it. Joe's write-up tells it all. A family-owned 30-year-old 26 Tolly needs a bunch of TLC right now, so the 7424 will get a real workout.

Used to do this all by hand, but the fingers all point different directions now -- rotary is mo' betta. And I've never found anything better than Collonite 920/925.

And a happy mother's day to all the mother ladies on the Brat site!!

Dusty

[C-Hawk]

This looks like a good system- Shurhold

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[billtwymank]

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The following is an E-mail reply from Collinite............



Thanks for your interest in Collinite products. The #870 Liquid Fleetwax is a product that cleans and applies a light coat of wax all in one application. The wax protection from the #870 usually lasts 3-4 months. The #925 Fiberglass Boat Wax is a pure liquid wax that does not contain any cleaning agent. The protection you receive from the #925 usually lasts 6-8 months. What some people will do after washing their boat with soap & water is, apply a coat of #870 first and then come back over it with a coat of #925 for extra protection.
The #845 Insulator Wax is the exact same product as the #925, just different label on the bottle. Both the #925 & #845 can be used on the car or boat.
Mike Oczkowski
Customer Service
Collinite Marine Products




After seeing some of the shinning boats on the Carolina Loop that use these products..........

I will now start using these products on Lady KC.....

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