Lucky_One

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here is the info for the sale: Porter-Cable 6" Variable-Speed Orbital Polisher 7424XP $89 + Free Shipping - Slickdeals.net

actual link for purchaseAmazon.com: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6-Inch Variable-Speed Polisher: Home Improvement

TVPostSound

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Just bought one.
Promotion is automatic on check out!!

Item(s) Subtotal: $109.00
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Promotion Applied: -$20.00
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Total Before Tax: $89.00
Estimated Tax To Be Collected: $0.00
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Grand Total: $89.00
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Lucky_One

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^^ nice! Ive been using mine for two summers now.

TVPostSound

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Thank you for the post, I've been contemplating one for the last few days!!

They are now 3 to 5 weeks backordered!!

MSK

Great deal!!! Now if we can find the Flex on sale like that...

kevshiau

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Thanks for the link, just got one.

Been thinking about getting one for a while now

Lucky_One

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i have to admit, one of the best mods i spent for the car. 5 years, and still looking clean

chasemyaccord

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Haha I guess I posted my thread in the wrong forum.

I just got my shipment info updated this morning so now it's scheduled for delivery next week instead of next month. Gotta love Amazon!

Can anyone recommend a good backing plate and pad set? It seems the general consensus is that orange and white pads are the most resourceful (for the average polishing job anyway).

Lucster

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Is this definately worth spending the 93$ on? i've always taken my car to the local carwash place etc for waxing and everything. I don't mind doing it on my own ( never did ) just didn't have all the tools will this pretty much cover everything?

Lucky_One

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correct the orange and white are used mostly for polishing and finishing. i usually use the blue pads(softest) for wax and sealants. here are a few links to detailed image where i get all my stuff:

Pad Bundle Set

I have 6.5in pads, 5.5in pads are also great to work with, and 4in pads are obviously best in small areas.
Yellow Pad 5.5in
White Pad 5.5in
Blue Pad 5.5in
5.5in Backing Plate

sonicloud

I actually canceled my order with amazon and order it from tools-plus.com. This kit includes:
•Model 7424XP Car Buffer Polisher
•One (1) 54745 6" Polishing Pad
•One (1) Astro Pneumatic 4606 Hook and Loop Pad
•One (1) 6" Counterweight
•One (1) 5" Counterweight (mounted on unit)
•Operating Manual
•Wrench
•Side Handle
•One (1) Orange CCS Pad - Light to Moderate Scratch Removal
•One (1) White CCS Pad - Pre-wax cleaner, Wax, or Sealant
•One (1) Black CCS Pad - Paste Application, Sealant, Glaze or Liquid wax
•One (1) Blue CCS Pad - Final Waxing or Glazing
•BONUS 16 x 16 Micro Fiber Detailing Cloth
all for $137 and ships free, here is the link: Porter-Cable 7424XP-LC KIT 6" Car Polisher and Lake Country Pad Kit

redrover23

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Is this a dual action polisher (spins on two axis)? Or single action?

defeated

sonicloud's tools-plus.com description says dual action....I might pull the trigger on that one and kiss this "drink a lot of beer and spend all day sunday doing it by hand" thing goodbye