Advert for Porter Cable Polishers

[The Bull]

My brother in law just showed me these pics of a E30 M3 Beemer that were on E30 Zone. I thought I would share them to demonstrate how good a finish you can get with a Porter Cable. Amazing. This is a 1989 car with original paint. I think I am going to save my pennies.

Dunno what products he used. Maybe have to check on E30 Zone.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Picklehammer/Cars/M3Pictures013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Picklehammer/Cars/M3Pictures014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Picklehammer/Cars/M3Pictures010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Picklehammer/Cars/M3Pictures007.jpg

[N12 JLK]

blimey charley now thats clean!!!!!!!!!!

[The Bull]

The standard we should all try and attain I think! could be tough though. :D

[euan]

on a black car as well, that's in such good nick. Bet it's been garaged all it's life.

[The Bull]

Apparently not. It's done loads of track days and stuff apparently!

[Wul]

Nice - I had a porter cable but sold it due to not getting the car close enough to the house to run the extension to it - cracking but pricey bit of kit.

[sleepyrascal]

Porter cable??

[Wul]

A 110V random orbital polisher:

http://www.rearseatvideo.com/Porter_Cable_Polisher.jpg

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

A 110V random orbital polisher:

http://www.rearseatvideo.com/Porter_Cable_Polisher.jpg


I gota get me one of those :D

[Sheilz]

How come it doesnt leave swirly marks on the paintmark!

[Wul]

Sheliz - it rotates on a cam and the pad is free to spin so it basically reproduces hand "buffing" ;):I but a lot faster. it's not like a rotary polisher which spins on the one axis. :)

[Laura]

We have a porter cable, I did the mini for the first time on saturday. 4 stages of polish all Meguiars: Claybar, stage 2, sealant and then stage 3.

Takes hours but its worth it! The sun had disappeared by the time we had finished but I will try and get some pictures.

[ianking]

where can i get one of these porter machines from and how much will it cost.

[ianking]

where can i get one of these porter machines from and how much will it cost.

[macblob]

You have to import them from the states.
I think you can buy them through this lot
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-sfxpol-kit.html

Then you need a convertor to use the appliance as it is designed for american power.

[Wul]

ian - macblob is right - autopia ship them fast over here - it is pricey though. I got an email the other week from autopia with a 15% discount code too - cannae remember what it is though :clown:- register with the forums and you'll get their mailshot every few months with the discount codes :)

As Macblob says too - you'll need a 750Kva 240/110v transformer, an extension lead and a male 110v socket to wire to the PC - this lot you can get from screwfix direct for about £50ish!

[ianking]

i take it there are no companies doing a UK 230v version. The garage i worked at whilst i was at uni had a machine polisher but it was sipmply rotational and whilst it did a good job i always fealt i could achieve the same result just with a bit of elbow grease and some good polish.
However i have heard good things about these machines so i am willing to give it a go if its not too dear.

[Laura]

ours came from autopia. It works out alot cheaper if a few people get together and order them. Its well worth it though!

Not a mini but hers some pictures of my old golf after using the porter cable if anyones interested! Not the best pics but you get the idea.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/kips/db74f7a3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/kips/69321ed4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/kips/d608537b.jpg

If your into your detailing its definately worth it! ;)

[ianking]

yes i like my detailing. I used to work part time as a car valeter whilst i was at uni. I had some training from auto glym and from a company called barton chemicals as well as having the auto smart company show us some triks. I like to keep my car nice as well as doing my families motors.

[X30YES]

Wire to the PC :eek:, would a laptop save the cable :D:D:D;)

[S7JGW]

Definately worth the money. I got mine back in october.
Gonna give the car a good going over this week as the uni is off for holidays.
Jim

[jayex]

been looking at these for ages - me would like :D

[Wul]

If your looking to save a bit on a PC from Autopia - they have a discount offer on just now!

"Please use our "SAVEBIG" coupon code through Friday April 21, 2006 for instant 15% off savings."