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Premium variable-speed Porter Cable branded polisher
Random, swirl-free polishing action
3.7A (AC only)
Electronic variable speed (2,500-6,000 opm)
100% ball-bearing construction
Spiral/bevel gears
Includes polisher, polishing pad, wrench, and operating manual
Can also be used as a sander

Canadian Tire Warranty:

This product carries a 1 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.

NoPorter Cable 6-in. Random-Orbit Polisher

Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

6 Premium variable-speed Porter Cable branded polisher. Random, swirl-free polishing action. 3.7A (AC only). Electronic variable speed (2,500-6,000 opm)

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5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

westbeachbc

Location: Burnaby, BC

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Didn't think it would be so easy

Date:April 24, 2011

"All of the reviews I've read for this have been pretty much dead on. Great product even for the beginner and should last you a long time and get your excellent results if paired with the proper pads, polish/wax products and detailing procedure.

Make sure to pay attention to the wiring gauge recommendations so you don't burn your unit out, and use the provided washer when installing the backing plate. Don't bother using the provided polishing pad. There some retail shops and Canadian online shops that carry different sized pads.

Note - the CT product picture appears to be of the original Porter Cable 7424. The newer XP model performs the same, but has the user controls in a better position and a bigger power switch."

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11out of 11found this review helpful.

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Bonka

Location: Vancouver, BC

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For a proper detail job, this one is idiotproof

Date:November 2, 2010

"While a rotary will yield faster results and attack severe spiderwebbing and marring far better, it requires an experienced operator to not burn the clearcoat.

The random orbital rotation on the PC takes most of the learning element out and makes it easy for anyone to get a well polished finish comparable if not better than your local detailing shop. It pays for itself after one use!

Paired up with the right polish (or compound for severe refinishing) and pads the 7 speeds are more than sufficient to remove most clearcoat marring.

Don't waste your money on those cheap Simoniz units."

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24out of 24found this review helpful.

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5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

cantirefan1

Location: Edmonton

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The reviews are true.

Date:May 14, 2010

"I bought this polisher based soley on the reviews on this forum. It is an expensive tool but well worth the money, it is powerful, easy to use, stable, and does an excellent job removing paint defects and applying/removing polish/wax. As stated by another review you will need to purchase the proper pads for your particular needs."

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14out of 14found this review helpful.

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Bigs

Location: Gatineau, QC

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A must!

Date:March 25, 2008

"Even if you're an amateur automitive detailer, this product is a must! The effort to polish a car/truck or anything in that matter is a breaze with the Porter Cable. It's a dual-action polisher which is safer for the beginners compared to rotary polishers.
You will require to purchase accessories for it like pads and backer plates but well worth it!
I have used other cheaper brands of ROB and they do not even come close to this. The Porter Cable can go on for a long time without giving it a break! It's tough and will last for many many years!"

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18out of 18found this review helpful.

Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

JasonT

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Excellent Polisher

Date:October 22, 2007

"The Porter Cable polisher is the most well known car enthusiasts’ polisher out there in the market. All the car polishing forums on the internet recommend this polisher for beginners as well as seasoned car detailers. Instead of telling you how great this polisher is, I’ll focus on what market/audience this polisher targets.

Only purchase this polisher if you know you need to correct paint defects on your car. Paint defects include: oxidation, water marks, swirl marks and spider webs. If you just need a polisher to apply wax, then purchase one of the cheaper polishers (ie. Simoniz). You can use this polisher to apply wax, but the added value that this polisher brings (and the reason why its so expensive) is the ability to remove paint defects permanently without damaging your paint system.

If you do decide to purchase this tool to polish your car, you also have to purchase the proper polishing pads and polishes/compounds. Expect to spend at least another $100 - $150 in pads and polishing products. I have not been able found these pads in Canadian stores, so I had to order them online from the States. Do NOT use the polishing pad that comes with the Porter Cable – I ignored other people’s warnings and ended up adding more swirls on my car. To get a better understanding of what you need to detail your car, search the internet for car detailing forums.

As well, it takes a lot of time and effort to polish out paint defects. For example, I spent 8 hours this past weekend polishing and waxing my entire car. I did go kinda crazy, but expect at least several hours of work.

So all in all, this is a great product, but expect to purchase other products to properly polish your car."

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35out of 35found this review helpful.

Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

rksmitty

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Excellent

Date:August 27, 2007

"Like most Porter Cable products, this polisher performs up to its name. This is the perfect product for the car enthusiast who is seriously committed to the appearance of their automobile. Unlike variable speed polishers which are geared toward an experienced user, this random orbit produces professional results without the worry of permanent paint damage. However this product will not, nor is it designed to produce the same results that a variable speed polisher can achieve.

This polisher is best suited for the application of most car waxes, polishes and paint cleaners which have been designed for machine or hand use. This product can also be used as a random orbit sander by purchasing the optional backing pad and dust collection system. As a side note, this is also the same polisher that Meguiars car care products sells under its own brand."

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14out of 14found this review helpful.

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What model number is this Porter Cable polisher?

SpeeDee

1 year, 10 months ago

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I went into my local CTC to check out this product and it is the Porter Cable model 7424 XP.

Anonymous

1 year, 10 months ago

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Good place or site to buy pads?

AlexEL

2 years ago

Answer:

It's recommended that you contact one of the Black & Decker service centres. You can try any of the below:

99958 VANCOUVER SERVICE BRANCH
1735 BOUNDARY RD,
VANCOUVER, BC
V5M 3Y7
TEL: (604) 291-9942 (#834)
FAX: (604) 291-6204 MGR: TBA
E/M:
Branch Ops Coordinator: DaveTucknott
E/M: Dave.Tucknott@bdk.com

99962 WINNIPEG SERVICE BRANCH
934 ST JAMES ST,
WINNIPEG, MB
R3H 0K3
TEL: (204) 783-7294 (#831)
FAX: (204) 786-1437 MGR: ROMAN MARKIEWICZ
E/M: Roman.Markiewicz@bdk.com
Branch Ops Coordinator:
Makara Kang
E/M: Makara.Kang@bdk.com

99966 MISSISSAUGA SERVICE BRANCH
1480 DUNDAS ST, E
MISSISSAUGA, ON
L4X 1L3
TEL: (905) 277-0011 (#833)
FAX: (905) 277-5567 MGR: DAVID MASIN
E/M: David.Masin@bdk.com

99965 QUEBEC SERVICE BRANCH
4975 RIDEAU STREET, UNIT 130
QUEBEC, PQ
G2E 5H5
TEL: (418) 864-4300 (#832)
FAX: (418) 864-7270 MGR: VINCENT GRENIER
E/M: Vincent.Grenier@bdk.com

99952 MONTREAL SERVICE BRANCH
3061 BELANGER
MONTREAL, PQ
H1Y 1B4
TEL: (514) 722-1021 (#835)
FAX: (514) 722-9421 MGR: ERIC DURAND
E/M: Eric.Durand@bdk.com

99974 HALIFAX SERVICE BRANCH
100 ILSLEY AVE UNIT “G”
DARTMOUTH, NS
B3B 1L3
TEL: (902) 453-5090 (#836)
FAX: (902) 454-6152 MGR: Owen Campbell
E/M: Owen.Campbell@bdk.com
Branch Ops Coordinator:
Pierre Ladouceur
E/M: Pierre.Ladouceur@bdkc.com

99978 EDMONTON SERVICE BRANCH
4 - 6320 Roper Road NW,
EDMONTON, AB
T6B 3P9
TEL: (780) 462-5005 (#837)
FAX: (780) 462-6015 MGR: SCOTT MACKENZIE
E/M: Scott.Mackenzie@bdk.com

99976 CALGARY SERVICE BRANCH
BAY 4, 6020 2nd St. SE
CALGARY, AB
T2H 2L8
TEL: (403) 243-2066 (#838)
FAX: (403) 243-8995 MGR: MATT CITYNSKI
E/M: Matt.Citynski@bdk.com

OTTAWA SERVICE BRANCH
915 CLYDE AVE. NORTH, UNIT B
OTTAWA, ON
K1Z 5A6
TEL: (613) 724-7724 (#842)
FAX: (613) 724-9995
9996

LONDON SERVICE BRANCH
270 ADELAIDE ST, S
LONDON, ON
N5Z 3L1
TEL: (519) 649-2407 (#840)
FAX: (519) 649-2708

The Consumer Help Lines:
Black & Decker: 1-800-544-6986
DEWALT: 1-800-433-9258
Customer Service: 1-866-885-9607

Hope that helps!