Porter Cable (PC) advice please.

bigal rallyred · 25-10-2006, 08:46

Hi, I'm looking at getting a PC for doing all the polishing etc on my car and require some advice.
Is it worth getting the American style ones that need to run off a transformer or can you use sanders that have variable speed and can double up as polishers?

Also looking for advise on where to get one seems to be a wide variety off prices on-line but not sure exactly what to go for yet.
Budget will be between £100-£150.

Ch!lledBudwei2e · 25-10-2006, 12:25

***Porter cable polisher importing guide **** - Detailing World

Replacing the power cable on a PC 7424 + tranny info - Detailing World

Highly recommed Autopia and have purchased over 5 PC's for people in the past through them.

Wardy · 25-10-2006, 12:53

Yep, get yourself on DW, the best choice you'll ever make! Dead simple process getting the PC over from the States with Autopia, they really are superb - I did it myself earlier in the year and have no regrets whatsoever - their customer service is 1st rate. Do some digging on DW as well, as you'll find a discount code and info on how to go about getting it over here with the minimum of hassle

Go for it

- there's simply no comparision with the PC and other sanding type tools, even the apparently orbital ones. If you're gonna do it, do it right

Steve

bigal rallyred · 25-10-2006, 13:40

I have had a look but can't find the promotional codes for Autopia.

Is anyone on here a member of Detailing world who could P.M 182_blue as he only seems to give out the codes to other members rather than just posting on the site?

Also as an after thought can replacement pads be bought from this country or do they have to be imported as well?

Wardy · 25-10-2006, 13:48

Register on the site, then PM 182. There'll be no problem. He doesn't publicly post them for obvious reasons.

I buy replacement pads and all the car care products I use with the PC, through Rich at Polished Bliss - great service and he'll do everything he can to recommend the right products too, first-class advice.

Steve

bigal rallyred · 25-10-2006, 14:37

Cheers for that.
Alway good to get info from those in the know!!

**VRStu** · 25-10-2006, 18:25

I may be selling my brand new and unused kit if you want one from the UK.

I've not worked out a price yet but I would if you are interested.

Wardy · 25-10-2006, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigal rallyred

Cheers for that.
Alway good to get info from those in the know!!

Couldn't resist a few pics to get you inspired. This was only my second time using the PC, on a friend's 9yr old Merc that is usually only put through a carwash occasionally, if that. But after several hours...

Results that speak for themselves, hopefully

Steve

Makefish · 25-10-2006, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I may be selling my brand new and unused kit if you want one from the UK.

I've not worked out a price yet but I would if you are interested.

I can vouch that it's unused alright, ya lazy sod

Wardy · 26-10-2006, 00:32

bigal rallyred · 26-10-2006, 08:33

Cheers VRStu.

Can you P.M me with details of make/model and price once you've got an idea what price you're looking for?

I'm looking forward to what Santa is going to bring me this year as I'm also hoping to get a Lavor Tiger pressure washer.

Still need to convince my wife that I really need more car cleaning stuff but I find the drip feeding technique works well over about 6 months.

**VRStu** · 26-10-2006, 16:15

I need to have a sort out and see what's in the box.

25-10-2006, 08:46	#1
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 679 Thanks: 31 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	Porter Cable (PC) advice please. Hi, I'm looking at getting a PC for doing all the polishing etc on my car and require some advice. Is it worth getting the American style ones that need to run off a transformer or can you use sanders that have variable speed and can double up as polishers? Also looking for advise on where to get one seems to be a wide variety off prices on-line but not sure exactly what to go for yet. Budget will be between £100-£150.

25-10-2006, 12:25	#2
Ch!lledBudwei2e Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 274 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. *Porter cable polisher importing guide ** - Detailing World Replacing the power cable on a PC 7424 + tranny info - Detailing World Highly recommed Autopia and have purchased over 5 PC's for people in the past through them.

25-10-2006, 12:53	#3
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,656 Thanks: 376 Thanked 262 Times in 251 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. Yep, get yourself on DW, the best choice you'll ever make! Dead simple process getting the PC over from the States with Autopia, they really are superb - I did it myself earlier in the year and have no regrets whatsoever - their customer service is 1st rate. Do some digging on DW as well, as you'll find a discount code and info on how to go about getting it over here with the minimum of hassle Go for it - there's simply no comparision with the PC and other sanding type tools, even the apparently orbital ones. If you're gonna do it, do it right Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

25-10-2006, 13:40	#4
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 679 Thanks: 31 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. I have had a look but can't find the promotional codes for Autopia. Is anyone on here a member of Detailing world who could P.M 182_blue as he only seems to give out the codes to other members rather than just posting on the site? Also as an after thought can replacement pads be bought from this country or do they have to be imported as well?

25-10-2006, 13:48	#5
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,656 Thanks: 376 Thanked 262 Times in 251 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. Register on the site, then PM 182. There'll be no problem. He doesn't publicly post them for obvious reasons. I buy replacement pads and all the car care products I use with the PC, through Rich at Polished Bliss - great service and he'll do everything he can to recommend the right products too, first-class advice. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

25-10-2006, 14:37	#6
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 679 Thanks: 31 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. Cheers for that. Alway good to get info from those in the know!!

25-10-2006, 18:25	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,810 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. I may be selling my brand new and unused kit if you want one from the UK. I've not worked out a price yet but I would if you are interested. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

26-10-2006, 00:32	#10
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,656 Thanks: 376 Thanked 262 Times in 251 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

26-10-2006, 08:33	#11
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 679 Thanks: 31 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. Cheers VRStu. Can you P.M me with details of make/model and price once you've got an idea what price you're looking for? I'm looking forward to what Santa is going to bring me this year as I'm also hoping to get a Lavor Tiger pressure washer. Still need to convince my wife that I really need more car cleaning stuff but I find the drip feeding technique works well over about 6 months.

26-10-2006, 16:15	#12
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,810 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Porter Cable (PC) advice please. I need to have a sort out and see what's in the box. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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