lol...better hurry and get your free bonus pad! a $8.99 value!

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/porter-cable-kit.html

I seen it on a few sites but found this to be the best deal in my opinion.

 

I use a PosiTest DFT, it was $495 online (Ya, I know... $$$). I kind of dilly-dallied with the idea of getting one for a long time then I started doing a lot of wetsand repairs. I haven't rubbed through yet, but I got mighty close on an old stang once. I didn't want to chance it again so I just broke down and got one. It's been pretty helpful - I've had to turn down some work because of it (some folks want hood wetsanded, and they're paint will already be below 50% of factory), but I think in the end it's probably better safe than sorry.

Oh, and sweet deal on that PC/pads. Grab one high agressive pad (like sonus yellow or Megs purple) and you'll be all set.

 

Ouch! $495! Yeah I'm guna have to wait on that one. There should be plenty of material on my car since it is a new car...I'll probably just take it easy on the sanding just want it a little better...the tops really aren't that bad but the rear quarters look like ****! Especially under florescent lighting.

 

yes these are great. I got one a year or so ago, and will never go back.
Make sure you have enough extra pads so that you don't mix products. ie..one only for polish, one only for wax etc...

Here are a couple of pics of my truck.

 

Congrats Rasky! I've had my PC for about 2.5 years now and would never go back. It has never given me any problems and with the right combination of pads and compound can prove very useful in defect removal. I use Meguiar's pads but am changing as the velcro attachment backing tends to come off the pads, so that is a word of caution on Meg's pads. Enjoy!

 

I grabbed this quote from Baker's birthday thread and pasted it here so not to jack his thread. If you are used to rotary buffers, then the PC may dissapoint you if you expect it to provide the same results on paint defects; removing swirls, scratches etc. Rotary is by far the fastest and easiest way to remove defects in the hands of an experienced user such as yourself. Granted the PC will remove defects, but at a much slower pace. I just got my first rotary Chicago Electric as suggested by some for a budget rotary on Autopia.com. I've found it is much more effecient in removing defects because of the higher revolutions, and one directional spinning. I am trying to learn and be careful with it and not burn the paint. The PC is better for removing light defects or for the detailer who is concerned about burning paint with a rotary. For the tough jobs now I pull out the rotary no doubt, but the PC has its place as well. The PC will not leave buffer trails, marring, or holograms even in the hands of an inexperienced user. I'm sure you know how much damage can be done with a rotary.

 

Ya that^^^. I actually rarely even bring the rotary to jobs unless I know it's going to be a tough one. The PC may be slower, but it'll take out most light to moderate marring and it's really fool proof. I think the only way you could damage paint with it is to chuck it at the car.

 

No doubt. You do good work Picus. I remember that G35 thread on Autopia. Awesome job with it as well as the recent Civic you just did. [sm=smiley20.gif]

 

Yeah I will never put down the rotary...especially if you seen the type of cars that come through the shop I work at....90% of the work I do is for "Car Jockies" who by the crap people trade in that the dealerships don't want....and my boss gives me all the cars he wants extra attention on (he buys a lot of older vetts) I want the PC for my own personal use and for cars that don't need a full on buff. I will also use it to remove any swirls that may still be left in the car after using the rotary...3M's perfect it line with the foam pad works wonders but it's not always 100% swirl free.

 

Ditto on 3M's perfect line... 3M PI II has become my right hand man, that and Meg's DACP. I think I'll have to try some of Lake Country's pads. I need to get some more pads anyway and everyone has had good things to say about them. A good polisher, pads, and compounds can make the difference between a nice car and a WOW! that is clean, did you just get that painted, doesn't look 11 years old car. Just to think, I used to remove swirls by hand all day long. Looking back, I don't know how I did it. I love my PC.