OldGuy

I did a search on Porter cables polisher and I got
a bunch of threads on which porters are better
Colorado Rocky Mountian railroad vs Amtrack
and which porter tastes better Sierra Nevada
or Anchor Steam. Another bunch of threads on
cable vs DirecTv and Tivo.
is Coastaltool.com the best price @ $119?
I went to Home Depot yesterday and they
told me they could special order it for
$250. I thought it a tad much.
can I order from Coastaltool with confidence??

jhb

I got mine from amazon, Don't forget the velcro pad adapater, as the stock unit uses self adhesive sand paper.

stedge

I don't remember where I got mine, but I swear it was a lot less than that - maybe 140 or something?

stedge

Oops -

I will try to track down the info, but, in short, keep looking, OldGuy.

Jeff 993TT

You may also want to check out http://www.properautocare.com they have lots of good stuff, include extra pads, all the polishing liquids, waxes, clays, etc, etc....

OldGuy

is the hook and loop backing
the velcro backing?? the velcro
pad adapter?

Dudley

I paid $112 on Ebay. Hook and Loop = Velcro.

PSU-993

I bought mine from Coastal Tool with absolutely no problems. I haven't fired it up yet, but all seems well out of the box!

jhb

yup

DrZ

Coastal or Lowes, the former comes complete with backing plate and the correct counter weight but you will need to get pads.

STLPCA

OG
No problem w/Coastal & they include the essential hook & loop backing pad in their $119 package price. I've been pleased w/the pads I've purchased from Classic Motoring Accessories. Another quality source is Top of the Line. You can read about the different pad choices on either site.

OldGuy

Thanks Dan,
I'll order it up today.

lenticular

I bought on from Coastal Tools two weeks ago. They have a special package that comes with a 6 inch counterweight and a velcro pad. It all arrived as promised, with no problems. I bought pad from Classic Motoring Accessories ( http://www.properautocare.com/ ), again with no problems.

Over the weekend I used my new Zaino stuff, the PC and the pads to work on my 4Runner. It was easy and results were great. This weekend, my 993.

-John Ross

OldGuy

Thanks John
I odered one a few minutes ago
is proper the best place for pads and
how many did you use for one car??

bet

OG,

If you did not get it, call coastal and get the couter weight for the 6". It will cut down on vibration when using the PC.

I also second Dan's advice on CMA or Top of the Line. Actually the pads are the exact same pads made by Lake County. TOL is a little less expensive than CMA. I have purchased from both though. Get more than one pad of each type you plan on buying because it allows you to use different products easier and does not require to constantly clean them during use. The number of pads you use on one car will depend on many factors such as what you are trying accomplish, what product you are using, your skill level, and the condition of the car. Check out http://www.autopia.org/forums/index.php for some really indepth instruction for using the PC. That said the thing is almost fool proof so experiment. The more you use it the better you will get.

Beginner trick and advice. Put the product on the bad in and smear it around the area you plan to work (work in 2' x 2' areas) before you turn on the PC. When product is on the pad don't turn on the PC before placing it on the car or lift it off the car when the product is still wet.....if you do you will end up with polish and/or wax all over you, the garage, and everything in the garage.