jonathank2000

I was looking here per my search. Is this a good price? Anyone know anywhere else to pick up one of these?

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...e4b+1095719283

STLPCA

Jonathan - AFAIK, Coastal is the best deal. Post if you find someplace better.

Pete Lech

That's where I bought mine also. I subsequently heard that Lowe's has the base tool (which is actually a sander) for $89.95, and then you have to add the plate, pads etc. but I never followed up as I was no longer in the market.

It is a great tool.

kkim

Jon-

I got mine from Coastal as well. Great tool... just be sure to order some velcro pads from another vendor as it only comes with 1 fixed pad in their kit.


Good luck

jonathank2000

Thanks for the input!!

Hey Kelly - Do you mean the 6" Hook & Loop (Velcro) Contour Backing Pad (part# 18002) or the lamb's wool pad?

kkim

Jon-

I'm talking about a variety of velcro pads that you stick onto the part# 18002.

check here...

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/111455-porter-cable-pads.html

I bought my Lake Country pads from http://www.topoftheline.com/

jonathank2000

Kelly - sorry to be a pain but do you mean this one:

http://store.yahoo.com/tolae/7durvelpad.html

I've never owned a orbital polisher before.. always used manually labor with a lot of sweat...too old now..

kkim

Jon-

NP, I found this pad business a bot overwhelming myself when I was doing my shopping.

I actually bought these pads... a few in each color.

http://store.yahoo.com/tolae/lake-co...sher-pads.html

I use them w/ 6" terry bonnets I bought from Walmart and sometimes use them as is as a foam pad.

Let me know if I'm being clear.

STLPCA

It may be helpful to read this "How to:" Autopia PC 7424

24FPS

i paid too much thru 'griots' but i still purchase my pads from them.... heard a while back 'costco' had a load of porter cables 'in'... & they were the same model # as the one i paid too much for. (not sure if they still carry them)

bol

Paul E. Dodd

Jonathan,

It's probably cheaper to buy the base unit (either PC 7335 or 7336) at your local Lowe's for $90-100 as was mentioned. That's what I did. Per Dan's Autopia link above, this unit is exactly the same as the 7424, it just doesn't include the buffing pad attachment. Since you'll probably want to buy these separately anyway to make sure you've got the right assortment of pads for different polishes etc, I figured there was no point paying the extra $20 for a pad I wouldn't use. Plus you get the instant gratification of not waiting for the tool to arrive. Instead you have to wait for the pads. Grrr.

Paul

BlackCar

My wife gave me the Porter Cable from Coastal last year for Christmas. The one white pad that comes with the PC is the screw in type that requires a wrench to change out...plus it's for general purpose use. Haven't used it. I went out to Autopia and ordered the velcro backed base and several pads with different cutting capabilities. You can change these easily or remove for cleaning by just pulling them off. If you buy the base machine, then add the necessary attachments and pads for auto car, it's probably cheaper overall.

BradB

Just in case anyone is still interested, I noticed that Autopia is running a Group Buy on a Porter Cable Random Orbital with Buffing pad for $99. plus shipping. Pretty good deal!

Check this THREAD.