Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1729 in Home Improvement
- Brand: PORTER-CABLE
- Model: 7424XP
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.00 pounds
Features
- Random-orbit, swirl-free sanding/polishing action
- Electronic variable-speed dial from 2,500-6,800 OPM
- Features a proprietary counter balance for use with 6-inch sanding/polishing pad
- Accepts 5/16 - 24 spindle thread accessories
- Features a 2-position (left or right) removable side handle for greater comfort and control
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
83 of 85 people found the following review helpful.
I can't believe I detailed without this thing!!!!
By A. Beckstedt
This what I am going to call an orbital buffer is fantastic. I can't believe I detailed without this thing before. I got this for detail in my body shop for exterior details and am very happy with the performance. Gone are the swirl marks from inexperience using buffers. Normally when setting up an entry detailer I could not trust them with a buffer for some time in fears of swirl marks and burn through on the customers paint but not with this thing. It does vibrate something ferociously when at high speeds but its an orbital and is to be expected.
It will never replace an actual buffer for the purpose of getting rid of serious scratches but light scratches are nothing for this tool. In fact if you listen closely you can hear it laughing at them. LOL Just kidding.
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Very very easy to use
Variable speed
Easy to hold on to
Eliminates swirls
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Kind of loud
Doesnt come with adapter plate
Using it for a long time will numb your arms and hands
I was going to buy a lower priced unit but I am glad I went with the Porter Cable
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful.Excellent machine
By J. E. Kang
This machine is absolutely brilliant. I have used the older 7424 and I thought THAT was great. However, the new machine with its larger switch and more power make a great machine even better.
I used this to bring 4 cars headlights back to optical clarity. You know what I am talking about: the yellow oxidization and weird film that doesn't seem to come off your headlights no matter how many times you scrub and wash. After a good wetsanding, this polisher brought back the clarity and smoothness of the headlights.
I highly recommend this machine for anyone who needs to repair their oxidized paint or headlights. It's actually known for it's swirl and paint correction abilities, so you should definitely invest in this thing.
118 of 136 people found the following review helpful.
Nice dependable polisher
By J. Rehm
The 7424XP is a nice, well built polisher with enough power for all but the toughest polishing jobs. I have only two complaints. First, the item is described by several vendors as a dual-action/circular polisher. It is not and will not operate as a circular polisher, much to my dismay as circular action is what I was needing when I ordered it. But, it does what it does so well that I decided to keep it. The second complaint is that it doesn't come with a Hook & Loop backing pad and this is why I rated it 3 out of 5 stars. These pads are available at a reasonable cost, but considering how popular Hook & Loop is I would have expected one be included. Since Amazon showed other people also ordered Meguiar pads with this polisher I didn't think I would need to separately order a Hook & Loop backing pad. So, if you order this polisher be prepared to also chase down a Hook & Loop backing pad for it if you expect to use the Meguiar pads.
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