Any Porter Cable 7424 owners?

vilim12 · 02-03-2013, 05:10 PM

Picking this unit up tomorrow and was wondering what pads and polishes everyone is using? Im seeing a lot are using Lake Country pads and polishes are kinda all over as far as brands go. What do you guys use and any tips? If you have any pictures would be awesome!

**Izzy_09!** · 02-03-2013, 05:46 PM

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**HRTKD** · 02-03-2013, 07:01 PM

I've had my Porter Cable 7424 for about 15 years. It's a great tool. I started out using pads from Griot's Garage and then switched to the pads from Adam's Polishes. The Adam's pads are way, way, way better. They fit better, they last better and they were bigger too. Adam's has done some tweaking of their pads of the years to make them better. Cheap? No. They are expensive at first blush. But keep in mind you want a really good pad as it's what you're putting against your paint. I use a number of other products from Adam's but I don't (yet?) use their polishes. I still use the polishes from Griot's Garage because they have worked so well for me over the last 15 years.

Here's a link to Adam's pad set: Adam's Premium Polishing, Glazing & Waxing Pad Kit

I use their Universal Pad Washer. It saves me a lot of time on clean up.

vilim12 · 02-03-2013, 07:06 PM

Pads arent even a bad price, ive see most for 12.99 a piece

TxTech · 02-04-2013, 09:37 AM

I have the Meguiars pads and backing plate because I found them locally at an autobody supply place. I'm going to try another brand when I get new pads/backing plate. The Velcro on the Meguiars backing plate kind of melted and the pads don't stick right any more. For polishes and wax/sealant I use Poorboys Products, you can use them in full sun which makes things a lot easier.

vilim12 · 02-04-2013, 03:34 PM

Nice I picked the unit up today, actually got the equivalent which lowes sells that comes with the sanding accessories. 7346 or something like that. Did my research and its the same unit.

Titantruckguy · 02-04-2013, 03:45 PM

I have the 7424 from Adams and use all of their pads and polishes and all of their products..expensive..yes, best products you will ever use..hands down..the products are so easy to use and go on so easy and come off even easier..it will take the fear away of doing dark colored vehicles..

vilim12 · 02-04-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Titantruckguy

I have the 7424 from Adams and use all of their pads and polishes and all of their products..expensive..yes, best products you will ever use..hands down..the products are so easy to use and go on so easy and come off even easier..it will take the fear away of doing dark colored vehicles..

I think im gonna bite the bullet and go all adams...

**OneQuick06** · 02-04-2013, 04:02 PM

No matter what polish or wax you go with, make sure you have some pad cleaner for afterwards. The pads are hard to clean without it.