Pc for me, anyone not using their PC7424?

Hey guys Im new to the forum and was looking to get my hands on a PC
For some reason Im not able to post in the F/S section. Is anyone here looking to
sell their PC 7424, if so I'll take it off your hands! Sorry in advance if this offends anyone but Im just trying to get jump started on my orbital work without spending to much : /

 

Reason for throwing this up here because scouring the forum Ive seen lots of guys who used their PC minimal times and jumped right into the flex leaving their PC out to dry

 

PC doesn't correct as efficiently as a Flex or Rotary

 

Welcome to the forum, Check coastaltool.com for great prices on the 7424...I won't hurt you to buy new...:thumb:

 

Ya it's hard to beat CT, but also check E-bay & your local Craigslist.

 

My UDM collects dust. BUT! I know that if I ever get rid of it, the next detail I do I'm gonna need that damn thing with the carpet brush I bought last year. But yeah, you should be able to pick up a 7424 for not that much scratch.

 

Thanks for the replies guys, Id love to jump on a Flex xfactor but just cant come up with that much more money as it is.

 

what type of work are you planning on doing? if you are trying to do heavier correcting, you might wanna consider the flex. pc will work ok, but it just may take longer. so if you figure you're going to need more power, i would save up until i could afford a flex instead of buying the pc and later finding out needing more power and ending buying something else.

 

Its funny how many people in the PC section of the forum are talking about anything but it lol
I think Im going to stick to my guns and just go with the PC and run that out for a while even if it does take a little longer!

 

Thats good to stick to your guns. You will be OK anyway you decide to go. Let us know how you make out...:thumb::thumb::thumb:

 

hang on just a minute though. Recently there is a buzz around what is known as the KB method for using M105 and a PC and quite a few rotaries are now collecting dust as this KB (Kevin Brown) method with the PC is actually faster in some cases than a rotary.

As a PC user myself...I say SWEET!

 

Sounds very interesting. Do you know how it works or any more about it...Thanks...:thumb:

 

well I'm not sure what the rules are here on DB but it's over on autopia. Someone was kind enough to put up step by step instructions. The process is pretty involved but it sounds like with practice, you would get really used to it and it would be tough to reach for anything else if you're aiming on defect removal. One of the pros that actually said he uses this all the time and how awesome it is is one of the most respected detailers in Florida. Once I saw his blessing, I kept reading.

sorry to be off topic but it is reassuring for those who either can only afford a PC or is scared of rotary use. I guess as the abrasive technology advances our methods can also adapt right?

 

funny you bring that up because that was another thing I didnt really want to deal with, all the dusting coming from a rotary. My buddy has one and I stopped by in the middle of him detailing and dust was everywhere! I dont mind having to take a little longer to pass by with the PC if its what Im feeling its what Im feeling : ) Im sure I'll get great results with it as I did on quarter of my other car just by hand lol

 

I have a Griots Garage PC that is collecting dust. Check out Griots site and PM me if you would like to talk.

 

sure is reassuring! I never had any doubt in the "little engine that could" if you wanna call it that haha. I was polishing by hand so heck any kind of buffer will do : )

 

It was taken down at the request of Kevin Brown. He is writing up a very detailed explanation of the process, but I think it will take him a few days. The short and to the point version was referenced in another thread here. Todd explained it for another member. He's been trying to get me to try it, but I haven't got around to it.

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/117779-post8.html

 

Now that I've got a wide selection of pads for my rotary, I use the PC less and less frequently. At this point, I mostly use it for headlight lenses, and on the last car I did, I used the rotary on those as well.

I'm continually surprised by how hard I can "lean" on the rotary and, so far, not hurt anything.

 

untill one day.....
lol jk