Cool, look what I've got in the mail yesterday...

Alan F said:

Aren't you nervous about messing up the paint ??

That's what stops me from buying one of those

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The Porter Cable is supposed to be so safe, even a total klutz (like me) can use it without worries.

I'm most likely getting one this spring. No point getting one right now.

johnlew said:

Did you get the Velcro backing plate from Coastal and the counterweight? You need it for the Griots red pads, right? I only see the stock 6" white foam plate that is not Velcro.

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Hey John,

I only ordered that today... Actually, I have a question... Although I ordered the counterweight, why do I need a new one? I mean, a 6" white foam pad comes standard with the PC...

Anyway, I ordered that additional stuff today. I won't be having "fun" this weekend anyways. Today rained all day long and tomorrow I'll probably do a couple dives...

ALEX325i said:

Although I ordered the counterweight, why do I need a new one? I mean, a 6" white foam pad comes standard with the PC...

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I was just looking at Coastal Tool's site and they say it's because the pad they give you is light enough such that it doesn't make a difference which counterweight you use. I was, of course, looking because I might want to pick one of these up myself after all the disussion here and in the other threads

ALEX325i said:

Hey John,

I only ordered that today... Actually, I have a question... Although I ordered the counterweight, why do I need a new one? I mean, a 6" white foam pad comes standard with the PC...

Anyway, I ordered that additional stuff today. I won't be having "fun" this weekend anyways. Today rained all day long and tomorrow I'll probably do a couple dives...

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You need it because the velcro backing pad is apparently heavier and needs the counterweight. Will give you longer life. For the $1.95 or whatever, get it. I think the Coastal site explains the need for it.

Alan F said:

How much does that cost ?

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Hey Alan,

$121.00 (including S&H) at Coastaltools.com. They're in CT, so it won't take long to have it delivered... :thumb:

Oh, and before I forget (again), you'll need a velcro backing plate and the 6" counterweight, because you wanna use 6" foam pads (see the orange ones I got from Griot's Garage) to polish your car... You can get the velcro backing plate and counterweight from Coastaltools as well.

Sean said:

Did you just bought the orange polish pads? What about the red wax pads? What are you going to use for polish and wax? :dunno: Just curious. I still haven't convinced myself to order a PC yet.

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Yes. Got'em from Griot's. Won't be needing the red ones, because I use Zaino (Z5 & Z2 replace wax) :thumb:

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Hey Alan,

$121.00 (including S&H) at Coastaltools.com. They're in CT, so it won't take long to have it delivered... :thumb:

Oh, and before I forget (again), you'll need a velcro backing plate and the 6" counterweight, because you wanna use 6" foam pads (see the orange ones I got from Griot's Garage) to polish your car... You can get the velcro backing plate and counterweight from Coastaltools as well.

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thanks for the info Alex . . . email when you first use it and let me know how you like it !!

Sean said:

I just thought of this. I like to use One Grand Blitz Wax and it's a paste wax. It would be a little difficilt to apply with a PC.

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I thought about that too, but maybe you could swipe the velcro applicator on the wax and then pop back on the buffer and wax. Many users of Porter like Griots Best of Show liquid wax.

alee said:

The Porter Cable is supposed to be so safe, even a total klutz (like me) can use it without worries.

I'm most likely getting one this spring. No point getting one right now.

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I'm not worried about you burning the paint Al, I know the PC is safe, so Alan F.'s fears are not needed...:thumb:

What I am worried about is:

1) You will drop the PC on your car while using it.
2) While running to your car to use it the first day, in your excitement, you will trip and send the PC flying into the side of the car.
3) Since you are only 4 ' 9" and probably weigh about 60 lbs. soaking wet, and the heaviest thing you have pushed in the last 5 years has been your mouse, the PC will stay stationary on the car and send you spinning off into the parking lot.
4) You will become so addicted to the sexual thrill of the spinning and vibrating of the PC, a thrill that only a true sicko like you would get, that you will be Zainoing up your body and using it on yourself :yikes:
5) That because of #4 above, Ann will be so neglected that she will have to buy a "power tool" of equal ferocity for herself, if you know what I mean.

I worry about you Al :dunno: