PC orbital prices

FC · 10-06-2005, 09:26 AM

I really need to get a PC orbital.

The cheapest I've found is PC outlet for $107 for a reconditioned one.

http://portercable.cpoworkshop.com/p...OVMTC=standard

The cheapest NEW PC orbital I have found is Amazon at $132.

Any other suggestions?

What about applicators, etc. Should I get them from Griots?

Thanks guys.

dan · 10-06-2005, 09:29 AM

coastal tools usually has the best price..I think theirs usually includes a nice bundle of stuff that you'd need

FC · 10-06-2005, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonoboy

coastal tools usually has the best price..I think theirs usually includes a nice bundle of stuff that you'd need

Cool thanks. I'll check it out.

dan · 10-06-2005, 09:31 AM

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...865+1089625427

includes 5" couterweight, 6" counterweight, and the all-important hook-and-loop contour backing pad

$119

do a search at fest, I think you'll find that this is the most recommended deal

FC · 10-06-2005, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonoboy

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...865+1089625427

includes 5" couterweight, 6" counterweight, and the all-important hook-and-loop contour backing pad

$119

do a search at fest, I think you'll find that this is the most recommended deal

Yup, I saw that. Thanks. It also cleared up what the difference in part numbers meant. Just counterweight selection. Since this kit has both, you basically get them all. Neat. I'll order it.

What about this? Do I need it? Any advantage to having THIS polishing pad over PC's?

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?SKUupsell=10626

And has anyone tried this?

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?SKUupsell=11536

EDIT:

or this?

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1004&SKU=11518

bren · 10-06-2005, 10:21 AM

I got my kit a few years ago from CMA which appears to now be this: http://www.properautocare.com/74uldemawico.html

In looking through the website it looks like they have changed the pads a good bit....I guess it's time to buy some new ones.

I haven't used the Griot's pads but I do have a lot of their other products and I really like them.

dan · 10-06-2005, 10:25 AM

you definitely want special pads versus the one that comes with the PC.

I'd order a bundle from CMA (bren's link above) or from detailer's paradise

I didn't have very good luck with Griot's polishes. I switched to Menzerna, but hven't used it yet.

FC · 10-06-2005, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonoboy

you definitely want special pads versus the one that comes with the PC.

I'd order a bundle from CMA (bren's link above) or from detailer's paradise

I didn't have very good luck with Griot's polishes. I switched to Menzerna, but hven't used it yet.

I see. Ok, I'll order some pads. I guess I'll order machine polish 1,2,3.

FC · 10-06-2005, 11:24 AM

OK, so... given this page, http://www.properautocare.com/hi612infopaa.html

I guess I'll get one yellow pad to remove scratches, a couple of white pads to apply the final polish, and then a couple of either red or black pads to apply wax.

But what is the difference between red and black? Why not go for the Red "Concours" pad? Why the black?

Rob · 10-06-2005, 03:23 PM

I have had really good luck with the Griot's stuff. I would not recommend the bonnets to remove the wax or polish. If you do use them, make sure you get the wax on when it's cool and get it off relatively quickly. I typically wax the whole car then remove all the wax. The Griot's best of show wax leaves an incredible shine, but it doesn't last as long as some other waxes do.

Any particular reason you think you will need polish one or two? You might, but I rarely use them. Oh, one other thing. The Griot's pads are by far the easiest I have used start to finish with Griot's products. The products are water soluble and the pads are spongelike, so the cleanup is simply rinsing them until the water runs clean.

10-06-2005, 09:26 AM	#1
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,260	PC orbital prices I really need to get a PC orbital. The cheapest I've found is PC outlet for $107 for a reconditioned one. http://portercable.cpoworkshop.com/p...OVMTC=standard The cheapest NEW PC orbital I have found is Amazon at $132. Any other suggestions? What about applicators, etc. Should I get them from Griots? Thanks guys.

10-06-2005, 09:29 AM	#2
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	coastal tools usually has the best price..I think theirs usually includes a nice bundle of stuff that you'd need __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

10-06-2005, 09:31 AM	#4
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...865+1089625427 includes 5" couterweight, 6" counterweight, and the all-important hook-and-loop contour backing pad $119 do a search at fest, I think you'll find that this is the most recommended deal __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

10-06-2005, 10:25 AM	#7
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	you definitely want special pads versus the one that comes with the PC. I'd order a bundle from CMA (bren's link above) or from detailer's paradise I didn't have very good luck with Griot's polishes. I switched to Menzerna, but hven't used it yet. __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

10-06-2005, 10:21 AM	#6
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	I got my kit a few years ago from CMA which appears to now be this: http://www.properautocare.com/74uldemawico.html In looking through the website it looks like they have changed the pads a good bit....I guess it's time to buy some new ones. I haven't used the Griot's pads but I do have a lot of their other products and I really like them.

10-06-2005, 11:24 AM	#9
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,260	OK, so... given this page, http://www.properautocare.com/hi612infopaa.html I guess I'll get one yellow pad to remove scratches, a couple of white pads to apply the final polish, and then a couple of either red or black pads to apply wax. But what is the difference between red and black? Why not go for the Red "Concours" pad? Why the black?

10-06-2005, 03:23 PM	#10
Rob The user formerly known as rwg Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: Z4 Location: Vegas baby! Posts: 8,261	I have had really good luck with the Griot's stuff. I would not recommend the bonnets to remove the wax or polish. If you do use them, make sure you get the wax on when it's cool and get it off relatively quickly. I typically wax the whole car then remove all the wax. The Griot's best of show wax leaves an incredible shine, but it doesn't last as long as some other waxes do. Any particular reason you think you will need polish one or two? You might, but I rarely use them. Oh, one other thing. The Griot's pads are by far the easiest I have used start to finish with Griot's products. The products are water soluble and the pads are spongelike, so the cleanup is simply rinsing them until the water runs clean.