NEW Porter Cable 7424XP Ultimate Detail Machine & Pad Kit
  7424XP Ultimate Detailing
Machine with a complete pad kit!
We've taken Porter Cable's newest,
beefed-up polisher, the 7424XP, and made it into the "Ultimate Detailing
Machine". A step-up from our basic 7424XP polisher, this 7424XP Ultimate
Detailing Machine & Complete Pad Kit includes all the
pads you are likely to need to polish, glaze and finish your car using the
7424XP polisher.
To
create our 7424XP Ultimate Detailing Machine, we first
removed the mediocre, white foam pad with it's hard backing plate. We then
substituted a professional, Velcro® backed, flexible backing plate and a Lake
Country, 6.5 inch, CCS Technology, engineered, white foam polishing pad. This
modification of the stock machine totally transforms the flexibility and
performance of the polisher. By adding the Velcro® backed, flexible backing
plate, we opened the door for the enthusiast to achieve professional-like
results by allowing the use of the same compounding, polishing, glazing and
finishing foam pads used by body shops and professional detailers.
The new
Porter Cable 7424XP Ultimate Detailing Machine incorporates a random,
swirl-free polishing action that will not scratch or burn the paint or
clear coat. An electronic variable speed control allows you to adjust
the speed from 2,500 to 6,800 OPM. A heavy duty, 4.5 amp motor supplies
plenty of torque and the machine is double insulated against shock.
The hand grip can be screwed into either side making the polisher
adaptable for right or left handed operators. |
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photo of car's hood showing reflection of sky.
(BLACKFIRE products applied with the first generation Porter Cable 7424) |
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Tech
Note: Within the industry, this polisher is classified as an
orbital polisher. It is designed to safely apply polish and wax in a
manner similar to hand application. It minutes, it creates a mirror-like
finish and shine that would otherwise take hours of hand labor. It will
not create swirls or remove your car's clear coat finish.
The pad does not
rotate in the conventional sense, it oscillates. This
"jiggling" occurs at such a high rate that the eye can not see
any pad movement. This is normal. This is the way the polisher is
designed to work. This polisher is not designed for heavy compounding
and may not fully remove scratches, deep swirls or paint imperfections.
To completely remove swirls and scratches, consider a
professional, circular polisher such as the Makita
9227, or DeWalt
849.
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Our 7424XP Ultimate Detailing Machine comes with a professional, Flexible
6 inch Hook and Loop Backing Plate for quick pad changes and
one Closed
Cell Structure, Constant
Pressure, 6-1/2 inch, White Polishing Pad for general
polishing and waxing. These do not come with the basic machine from
Porter Cable.
The white,
Closed Cell Structure™ pad we include is the current state-of-the-art
in foam technology. This technology,
which puts a pattern of collapsed "dimples" on the surface of
the pad, was developed for the new super-hard, scratch-resistant clear
coats but can also be used on conventional paints and clear coats.
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Backing Plate and a professional white foam pad. These do not come with
the stock machine. A $29. value. |
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What is CCS Technology?
The newer,
harder, scratch-resistant clear coats require longer polishing
times to remove swirls, spots and defects. The longer you polish
with conventional foam pads, the less effective they become
because polish migrates below the working surface of the pad.
The pad "dries out."
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Technology solves this problem using strategic patterns
of partially closed foam cells. These cells slow the
rate of polish absorption, gradually releasing polish as
needed by the operator. CCS Pockets reduce surface
tension, prevent pad skipping and allow the operator to
run the pad flat on the working surface. |
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Simply apply the wax or polish to the
pad and let the machine do the work. There is no need to apply
additional pressure, allow the polisher to work under its own
weight. Start with a low to medium speed. If you're working on
an older, oxidized vehicle, increase the speed to the
desired level of cutting power. This is a very safe and easy
polisher to use. |
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To supplement the white foam polishing pad
listed above we're including four additional pads, a foam pad
lubricant and some cleaning packets.
Included in the kit are:
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- Two 6-1/2 inch, CCS,
White Polishing Pads. Use these pads with a polish (like Menzerna
Final Polish II) to maximize surface gloss and
prepare the paint for the final wax or sealant. Polishing pads will
"cake" with residues during polishing making them
ineffective. It typically requires two pads to polish the average
size car.
- One 6-1/2 inch,
CCS, Black Glazing/Finessing Pad. Use this pad to apply a
glaze like Menzerna
Finishing Touch Glaze.
- One 6-1/2, CCS,
Gold Finishing Pad. Use this pad to apply the
final liquid wax or paint sealant.
- One 16 oz. spray, Foam Pad Lubricant
& Residue Remover.
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- Pkg/3 Snappy Clean Pad Cleaning
Packets
- Three Microfiber
Buffing Cloths. Use these to remove compound, polish and
wax residues.
- Instructions.
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What's not included:
If you're working on a
severely dull, oxidized or neglected paint finish, the White Polishing
Pad in this kit might not have enough cutting power to restore surface
gloss. Consider adding the CCS, Orange Power Pad
or CCS, Yellow Compounding Pad (listed below) for maximum cutting
power.
Proper Care:
Before you start
working, prepare a bucket of water with a packet of Snappy Clean Pad
Cleaning Powder. As pads become dirty, place them in the bucket to soak.
Do not allow polish and sealant residues to dry in the pad. When you're
done polishing and waxing, rinse the pads thoroughly, hand squeeze out
excess water and allow to air dry. Do not machine wash or dry 6-1/2 inch
pads.
The Microfiber buffing
cloths should be machine washed by themselves in warm water using a mild
laundry detergent or Micro-Restore.
Do not use bleach or fabric softeners. Machine dry at air temperature
(no heat) or allow to air dry.
All the products in
this kit are a $225.00 value if purchased separately.
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