Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JWall · 11-15-2011, 10:18 PM

Does any have a Porter Cable 7424 XP electric polisher?
I have read good things about them online but thought i'd see if anyone here has used one.

I basically am wanting something polish my trucks with and not worry about burning edges & thats what I read was good about this polisher.

Thanks for any input.

72BlckButy · 11-16-2011, 08:32 AM

bump...

72BlckButy · 11-16-2011, 08:33 AM

JWall... here's a link with some reviews on vairous buffers/polishers:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455553

rcrahn · 11-16-2011, 11:38 AM

I purchased one and I am happy with it. I had been using Adams Polishes prior to the purchase and when it came time to buy I got an Adams combo package from them with the polisher, 4 pads and 4 bottles of polish.
The thing I like about Adams is they have an outstanding website with tons of instructional videos. Very helpful. They even have a detailing forum. Join it before you buy the polisher and you'll get a discount code.
Good luck....

JWall · 11-16-2011, 12:20 PM

Thanks guys I will check out the link you suggested Nate & rcrahn i will check out Adam's site too.

mixermike · 11-19-2011, 12:46 AM

i have had my porter cable for about 5 years and love it. you can't do major paint corrections like a rotory but you will not burn any edges with this machine.all my veichles have good paint on them so i am polishing and waxing. it works great.i also use ADAMS products with great results.

JWall · 11-19-2011, 10:46 AM

Thanks Mike... I am going to get one soon.
Posted via Mobile Device

hotrod 80 · 11-29-2011, 12:41 AM

I have a 7424 and dont know how i made it without one . It will repair small stuf and with a no cut pad apply wax super quick .

JWall · 01-29-2012, 03:23 PM

Well I bought one & used it on the 72 this weekend & I am impressed with the results. I should've bought this thing a long time.

72BlckButy · 01-29-2012, 05:13 PM

What no after pics?? Haha!

mixermike · 01-29-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWall

Well I bought one & used it on the 72 this weekend & I am impressed with the results. I should've bought this thing a long time.

glad to hear your happy with it.

JWall · 01-30-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What no after pics?? Haha!

Got a few bad cell phone pics....

The Hood although all you can see is the textured ceiling in my garage...

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72BlckButy · 01-31-2012, 09:41 PM

What products did you use? Pads? Wax?

JWall · 02-01-2012, 08:59 AM

On the everything but the bed I just used 3M Perfect-It Show Car Wax and a Finishing pad.

On the bed I used a light cutting pad with 3M's Cleaner Wax before using the wax above.

I got the pads from Autogeek & I buy my 3M waxes at one of the OReillys that has a paint dept.

72BlckButy · 02-12-2012, 01:10 PM

Thanks JWall!

11-15-2011, 10:18 PM	#1
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews Does any have a Porter Cable 7424 XP electric polisher? I have read good things about them online but thought i'd see if anyone here has used one. I basically am wanting something polish my trucks with and not worry about burning edges & thats what I read was good about this polisher. Thanks for any input. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-16-2011, 08:32 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews bump... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-16-2011, 08:33 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews JWall... here's a link with some reviews on vairous buffers/polishers: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455553 __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-16-2011, 11:38 AM	#4
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews I purchased one and I am happy with it. I had been using Adams Polishes prior to the purchase and when it came time to buy I got an Adams combo package from them with the polisher, 4 pads and 4 bottles of polish. The thing I like about Adams is they have an outstanding website with tons of instructional videos. Very helpful. They even have a detailing forum. Join it before you buy the polisher and you'll get a discount code. Good luck....

11-16-2011, 12:20 PM	#5
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews Thanks guys I will check out the link you suggested Nate & rcrahn i will check out Adam's site too. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-19-2011, 12:46 AM	#6
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews i have had my porter cable for about 5 years and love it. you can't do major paint corrections like a rotory but you will not burn any edges with this machine.all my veichles have good paint on them so i am polishing and waxing. it works great.i also use ADAMS products with great results.

11-19-2011, 10:46 AM	#7
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews Thanks Mike... I am going to get one soon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-29-2011, 12:41 AM	#8
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews I have a 7424 and dont know how i made it without one . It will repair small stuf and with a no cut pad apply wax super quick . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-29-2012, 03:23 PM	#9
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews Well I bought one & used it on the 72 this weekend & I am impressed with the results. I should've bought this thing a long time. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

01-29-2012, 05:13 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews What no after pics?? Haha! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-31-2012, 09:41 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews What products did you use? Pads? Wax? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-01-2012, 08:59 AM	#14
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews On the everything but the bed I just used 3M Perfect-It Show Car Wax and a Finishing pad. On the bed I used a light cutting pad with 3M's Cleaner Wax before using the wax above. I got the pads from Autogeek & I buy my 3M waxes at one of the OReillys that has a paint dept. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

02-12-2012, 01:10 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Porter Cable 7424 XP Info and/or Reviews Thanks JWall! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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