7424
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I should have bought this 5 years ago. I got the regular 7424, the step down from the xp. To me I wouldn't know he difference. It makes very short and quick work sanding I can tell you that. It is very user friendly after getting use to its weight. I can't wait to try it buffing. great investment, I highly recommend it. Don't wait like I did.
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I should have bought this 5 years ago. I got the regular 7424, the step down from the xp. To me I wouldn't know he difference. It makes very short and quick work sanding I can tell you that. It is very user friendly after getting use to its weight. I can't wait to try it buffing. great investment, I highly recommend it. Don't wait like I did.
Some tips.....
1) Prime your pad with some quick detailer
2) Apply 4 to 5 drops of product on the pad per pass of the panel working in a 2ft square area.
3) After applying the product to the pad, set the machine on the vehicle and pre rub the product in before turning the machine on to prevent product sling. DO NOT TURN MACHINE ON IN MID AIR, SET ON VEHICLE THEN TURN ON
4) Work the product into the paint work, if I am polishing with M205 for example, I work it at the 5-6 setting, overlapping sections so that I go over each area 2 or 3 times. Once I finish the panel I remove the product and go on to the next panel. I do not let the product sit on the panels as I work my way around, remove as you go.
Do not let the pad get loaded or clogged up, keep a pad brush along side you to clean the pad for the best results
The learning curve I mentioned is like anything else in life.....but once you plug that PC into the wall and start polishing you willl be amazed!!!
Last edited by Innovative Detailing; 03-25-2011 at 04:12 PM.
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I bought a 7424 a few years ago and have enjoyed it ever since. My biggest obsticle is that I have to work outside. I do not have a garage. So I either start early in the morning on weekends or wait until late afternoon.
I have learned an awful lot about these machines and the products and pad use. I still consider myself a new user.
When I wash my cars, I spend significant time just washing (about 45 minutes per car) including drying and vacuuming. Then if there is time I can breakout the 7424, that is good for another 2 hours or more. If I am claying the car it takes another 20 minutes, then the swirl mark remover, if needed, then polish and wax. Did I mention the cars are black? Sheesh, maybe I should get white cars from now on.
I have learned an awful lot about these machines and the products and pad use. I still consider myself a new user.
When I wash my cars, I spend significant time just washing (about 45 minutes per car) including drying and vacuuming. Then if there is time I can breakout the 7424, that is good for another 2 hours or more. If I am claying the car it takes another 20 minutes, then the swirl mark remover, if needed, then polish and wax. Did I mention the cars are black? Sheesh, maybe I should get white cars from now on.