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Old 12-01-2007, 03:17 PM   #1
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Porter Cable 7424 for $95.00

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This guy has Porter Cables new-in-the-box for $95.00. They are not refurbished. I thought that was pretty darned good, so I bought one. He has 5 left.

Ebay Item #170174531581
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Excellent deal...I bought mine from Coastal Tool with weights, etc for $125. If you've never used one of these, you'll be in for a big surprise...and my car is black.
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Old 12-01-2007, 03:39 PM   #3
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This one comes with the side handle and counterweights, etc. I have a Cyclo random orbital and a Makita rotary, but everybody swears by the Porter Cable. I figured for $95.00, why not try one?
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Old 12-01-2007, 04:44 PM   #4
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What exactly is a Porter Cable?
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Old 12-01-2007, 04:52 PM   #5
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Check it out:

http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polishers.html?gclid=CJGSuIK-iJACFSBeagod_EzYsg

Comes in handy when the time comes for a full exterior detailing. Impressive results. Fun to use! (Though a little tiring after awhile. But it sure beats buffing by hand.)
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Okay, it sounded like you were buying a $95 extension cord or something.
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Old 12-03-2007, 10:05 AM   #7
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Hey,

This guy has Porter Cables new-in-the-box for $95.00. They are not refurbished. I thought that was pretty darned good, so I bought one. He has 5 left.
Ebay Item #170174531581
Here is another an Ebay for $95. I bought on from this guy 18 month ago for $109. Great tool.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170175361039&ih=007&category=42266&ssPageName=STORE:PROMOBOX:NEWLIST#LIST
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Old 12-03-2007, 10:59 AM   #8
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You can have mine for $50 and any left over Pistachio ice cream you have in the fridge. That thing vibrates too hard when you are removing swirls. My arms are numb for hours. For maintenace/buffing its A+
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You can have mine for $50 and any left over Pistachio ice cream you have in the fridge. That thing vibrates too hard when you are removing swirls. My arms are numb for hours. For maintenace/buffing its A+
What are you going to use?
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If Santa doesn't bring his traditional lump of cole, maybe he will bring me a Cyclo.
Right now its the benchmark for orbitals. But I don't think I've been that good.


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I've been good but not that good. For mere mortals do you still recommend a PC over other options for swirl busting and polishing? Griot's and others have their own versions and I'm interested how those compare in terms of results, quality, value, or PLF (Perfectlap factor)
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