Porter cable VS this thing

cheezemonkhai · 08-06-2006, 13:06

What is the difference between the porter cable and something like this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...lectorGroupId=

Bear in mind I would be using it for the two or four times a year anual polish and wax, and just topping up the rest of the time.

The PC is too expensive, but does somthing like this have the same action to it?

Nigel26 · 08-06-2006, 13:12

i got a meg's orbital polisher for xmas a few years ago, only used it once cause it eats the batteries (no wonder they give you 2!).

whats the Porter Cable then?

cheezemonkhai · 08-06-2006, 13:22

Something you import from the US that people on here rave about. Quick search will locate proper details on the PC

FinerDetails · 08-06-2006, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

What is the difference between the porter cable and something like this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...lectorGroupId=

Bear in mind I would be using it for the two or four times a year anual polish and wax, and just topping up the rest of the time.

The PC is too expensive, but does somthing like this have the same action to it?

a bit like comparing the old rear engined skodas to todays vRS's.....

You would be better of paying a proper detailer, getting your technique and knowldge improved and then not needed to use anything but correct hand application and techniques.

That machine really only has power to buff of, and iots not how you buff off a product, its the technique when applying it correctly..

hope this helps.

FinerDetails · 08-06-2006, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel26

i got a meg's orbital polisher for xmas a few years ago, only used it once cause it eats the batteries (no wonder they give you 2!).

whats the Porter Cable then?

have a search through the posts on here and you will see details done using the PC

beedie · 08-06-2006, 16:00

no comparison.
nuff said.
Scott

cheezemonkhai · 08-06-2006, 16:19

Fairy muff, i was mainly thinking about using it to remove the stuff after I had put it on, Meeh oh well.

Will find a detailer before I come to sell the car

**VRStu** · 08-06-2006, 16:47

My PC arrived the other day and I have to say I don't think they are great quality in fact they are akin to a £9.99 Makro special Angle Grinder.

I've had the back of of three of them today to upgrade the cables and they aren't well built at all.

That said the service from Autopia was second to none and if you are thinking of investing then by far the best way is to order them between three of you and split the shipping. Any more than three and the shipping cost rises.

cheezemonkhai · 08-06-2006, 18:54

No not looking to buy as I can't afford a PC, I'll just pay a detailer to do a really good job when i come to sell the car.

08-06-2006, 13:06	#1
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,912 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 323 Posts	Porter cable VS this thing What is the difference between the porter cable and something like this: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...lectorGroupId= Bear in mind I would be using it for the two or four times a year anual polish and wax, and just topping up the rest of the time. The PC is too expensive, but does somthing like this have the same action to it? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

08-06-2006, 13:12	#2
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Porter cable VS this thing i got a meg's orbital polisher for xmas a few years ago, only used it once cause it eats the batteries (no wonder they give you 2!). whats the Porter Cable then? __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

08-06-2006, 13:22	#3
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,912 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 323 Posts	Re: Porter cable VS this thing Something you import from the US that people on here rave about. Quick search will locate proper details on the PC __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

08-06-2006, 16:00	#6
beedie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 412 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Porter cable VS this thing no comparison. nuff said. Scott __________________ Fabia VRS '04, 170bhp, 280lbf-ft, Star Performanced, PD160 Intake, K&N Filter, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Jabba ARB, 18"Team Dynamics Pro Race 2's with Toyo T1R's 215/35 R18, 312mm Discs and Calipers, KW Varient 1 Coilovers, Forge FMIC, Custom Decals, Helix Organic Clutch with Single Mass Flywheel, JVC HU, RE SUB, ALPINE AMP WANTED:Exhaust, Turbo, Custom Remap Next Step: Sound Deadening and Front Comps

08-06-2006, 16:19	#7
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,912 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 323 Posts	Re: Porter cable VS this thing Fairy muff, i was mainly thinking about using it to remove the stuff after I had put it on, Meeh oh well. Will find a detailer before I come to sell the car __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

08-06-2006, 16:47	#8
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,782 Thanks: 90 Thanked 857 Times in 772 Posts	Re: Porter cable VS this thing My PC arrived the other day and I have to say I don't think they are great quality in fact they are akin to a £9.99 Makro special Angle Grinder. I've had the back of of three of them today to upgrade the cables and they aren't well built at all. That said the service from Autopia was second to none and if you are thinking of investing then by far the best way is to order them between three of you and split the shipping. Any more than three and the shipping cost rises. __________________ 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.

08-06-2006, 18:54	#9
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,912 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 323 Posts	Re: Porter cable VS this thing No not looking to buy as I can't afford a PC, I'll just pay a detailer to do a really good job when i come to sell the car. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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