I just got my PC7424...I have black paint with some dull, faded spots and plenty of swirl marks, scratches, etc....any tips or advice in how to use the machine to do this?

 

What pads do you have? What kinds of polishes do you have?

 

i'm also in the market for a random, probably the PC7424 as i haven't heard anything bad about it. BlueC, if you end up reading this thread, i'm probably gonna ask you at the meet for some pointers on machine polishing and detailing as i know you are pretty experienced with all that stuff.

my paint is pretty nice but i would just like to know what would improve it the most. i think a 7424 is the next step.

 

i got all of them I think, got the kit which included like 8 different pads....

 

which pad kit? there are many different kits
what polishes do you have

 

This is what I got guys.....I have no idea which wax or polish to get, looking for suggestion to help remove the swirl marks, oxidation, blemishes and some scratches.....

# Porter Cable 7424 Orbital Polisher with wrench and foam pad/plate combo.
# 6" Velcro Pad Holder
# Porter Cable Counter Weight for use with 6.5" pads and up
# 7.5" Lake Country VC Cutting Pad (oxidation and scratch removal)
# 7.5" Lake Country VC Polishing Pad (swirl removal, polishing, one-step cleaner/waxes)
# 7.5" Lake Country VC Finishing Pad (liquid or paste wax application)
# (2) 6" Terry Bonnets (removing polishes, waxes and cleaning glass, leather, vinyl)
# 6" Flat Foam Polishing Pad (supports terry bonnets.. not shown in photo)
# 4" Mini Foam Polishing Pad (polishing in/around constricted areas)
# 4" Mini Foam Finishing Pad (applying waxes in/around constricted areas)
# 4" Velcro Pad Holder (for 4" foam pads)

 

You'll be very happy with the results the PC delivers. I've been using one for years on our cars and they look like new...no swirl marks and the paint is in very good shape. I routinely get compliments from non-car nuts on how nice my max looks, and they can't believe the age.

Last spring I switched over to klasse...I had been using top-end carnauba waxes for years. The Klasse seems to hold up much better in the hot weather/sun we experience in San Antonio.

Again, I think you will be very happy with the PC...it will make waxing much easier for you