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 Porter Cable 7424XP Ultimate Detailing Machine
The newest Porter Cable 7424XP "Ultimate
Detailing Machine".
Product recommendation by Terry
Freiberg
We've taken Porter
Cable's newest, beefed-up polisher, the 7424XP, and made it into the "Ultimate
Detailing Machine". In our 7424XP Ultimate Detailing Machine, we first
removed the mediocre, white foam pad with it's hard backing plate. We then
substituted a professional, Velcro® backed, flexible backing plate and a Lake
Country, 6.5 inch, CCS Technology, engineered, white foam polishing pad. This
modification of the stock machine totally transforms the flexibility and
performance of the polisher. By adding the Velcro® backed, flexible backing
plate, we 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 professional detailers.
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The new
Porter Cable 7424XP 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 6,800 OPM. A heavy duty, 4.5 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 polisher |
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| Unretouched
photo of car's hood showing reflection of sky.
(BLACKFIRE products applied with the first generation Porter Cable 7424) |
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operators.
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.
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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.
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| We include a Flexible
Backing Plate and a professional white foam pad. These do not come with
the stock machine. A $29. value. |
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What is CCS Technology?
The newer, harder,
scratch-resistant clear coats require longer polishing times to remove swirls,
spots and defects. The longer you polish with conventional foam pads, the less
effective they become because polish migrates below the working surface of the
pad. The pad "dries out."
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strategic patterns of partially closed foam cells. These cells slow the rate of
polish absorption, gradually releasing polish as needed by the operator. CCS
Pockets reduce surface tension, prevent pad skipping and allow the operator to
run the pad flat on the working surface. |
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Simply apply the
wax or polish to the pad and let the machine do the work. There is no
need to apply additional pressure, allow the polisher to work under its
own weight. Start with a low to medium speed. If you're working on an
older, oxidized vehicle, increase the speed to the desired level of
cutting power. This is a very safe and easy polisher to use. |
The single white pad supplied with the polisher
may be sufficient for the week-end enthusiast but its not enough
flexibility for the serious detailer. Since you should never mix polish
and wax on the same pad you will need at least one more pad if you
perform both steps.
We offer a number of specially priced
CCS
PAD-KITS
for this machine that contain an assortment of pads for handling most detailing tasks.
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Tech Note: Our
professional foam polishing pads feature the latest Closed Cell
Structure, Constant Pressure™
technology. These are the same pads used by professional detailers and body shops. These pads reduce unwanted splatter, use less product and
allow even beginners to achieve professional-like results. For more
information on CCS, Constant Pressure Foam Pads and a list of pads available
click here: CCS Technology
6-1/2 inch Foam Pads.
Personal Note:
Several years ago, before I invested in a machine polisher, I took
delivery of a new, deep burgundy vehicle that I swear was dealer
prepared with a Brill-O Pad! The finish was a mass of swirls. Repeatedly
polishing the finish, by hand, over a period of 3 to 4 months, I was
able to create a pristine, swirl-free finish. After my burgundy car
experience, I invested in a machine polisher. I started with this
orbital, Porter Cable 7424 because I was inexperienced in using a
polisher and did not want to harm my car's finish. It was the best
car-care investment I ever made. I was able to achieve better
results in 20 to 30 minutes of machine polishing than I could in months
of hand polishing. If you're serious about keeping your car's finish
vibrant and swirl-free, I strongly recommend investing in a machine
polisher.
Answers to commonly
asked questions:
- Q: The pads on my
polisher do not rotate/move. Is it defective?
A: No. The pads do not rotate, they oscillate. They are
moving but they are moving at a speed too fast for the eye to see.
This is the way the machine is designed.
- Q: The center, metal casing of
my machine gets very hot. Is this normal?
A: Yes, this is normal. The light gray, metal casing
between the two darker gray, plastic end caps gets very hot in
normal operation. Always grip the machine using the darker gray plastic end caps.
- Q: How many extra pads do I
need?
- A. Waxes and polishes should
not be applied using the same pad. Because polishing is cleaning the
surface, polishing pads can cake with residues and grime before the
entire car is polished. I typically use two White Foam Polishing
Pads to polish my car and one Grey Foam Finishing Pad to apply the
final liquid wax or paint sealant.
Warranty:
This polisher has a one year
warranty from Porter Cable that will be honored by any Porter Cable Service
Center (Keep your sales receipt to verify the date of purchase). Service Centers
are listed on the back of the Instruction Book that comes with the
polisher or you can call Porter Cable at 1-800-487-8665 to locate your closest
service center. We will gladly exchange out-of-box defectives (I can't remember
every having one) but once the machine is used it must be returned to a Porter
Cable Service Center for service.
Customer Comments:
"I recently
purchased a Porter Cable 7424. I was reluctant to buy it because I found
it hard to believe that there was a polisher that would not
"burn" the paint. When I received it and saw it could also be
used as a sander I was scared to death and was tempted to send it back
without even trying it. I held my breath and tried it. All I can say is,
it was better than I had hoped. I have a Lexus SC 430, black. I thought the car looked great before but using
the 7424 has made it look even better with far less effort. I am so
pleased I had to tell you."
Steve F., Cherry Hill, NJ
"I bought your Porter
Cable 7424 Ultimate Machine and a few pads (orange, white, black
& red) and finally got a chance to use it. Here's my car after
detailing with Meguiar's No 9, No 7 and No 26 wax. Thanks for such
great products and making it easy.
Adam D., Bartlett, IL |
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"Just wanted to
say thanks for the great newsletters and detailing tips. I just
purchased your 7424 polisher and the FMJ Car Care Kit - truly amazing
results. Overall, better shine and much less back pain than doing it all
by hand. Here's my 2002 Honda S2000."
Doug M., Ft. Lewis, WA
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