Hey,i know quite a few of you have one, but this is for those who dont.i know its elsewere but i just sussed how do do it properly with pics etc, and thought it more helpfull in the detailing section.
look at the picture below, this was done by wdpro, who at the time was a novice with a porter cable, he used megs #83 followed be megs #80, as you can see the results speak for themselves
For those who dont know, the pc is a random orbit car polisher, it is used on your cars paint, windows, headlights, it gives amazing results safely, the machine is wonderfully easy to use and very safe for your paint, it does not get your paint hot like an orbital polisher, the pc mimicks the movement of your hand. only alot quicker, please do read up on the pc before use though
There are a few on here that have already used this guide and have there new pcs already, and i have only had good feedback about it + some excellent results
please note the clickable links
firstly go here to buy CLICKY
you can also get cloths, wax etc + the new meguiars range from them
Here you can buy the pc polisher kit ( sonus pad polisher kit), i would buy an extra backing plate ( sonus 5" backing plate), and possibly some extra 6" das pads, also some 4" das spot pads may come in handy (if buying 4" pads you need to buy a 3.5" backing plate.
The shipping will be aprox $60, but that will be very quickly delivered to you (in aprox 3 days), ask them help you with import duties ,you should not pay import duties if they mark the parcel correctly, also whilst your at it you can use your special discount code that i will give you (pm me, i only do this as the code can often change )
Then sit back an wait for your pc to come.
Whilst waiting for your pc you will need a 110v transformer, extension, and plug, this can be bought from screwfix (clickable links below)
Transformer £34.99
extension £9.99
plug £1.20
plus you get free shipping
When your pc comes you will need to cut of the usa 2 pin plug, you then need to put on the new plug (as above), american black is live, and white is neutral, there is no earth as the cable is double insulated, this is a very easy 2 minute job,so dont worry if you are at all woried about wiring please leave it to an expert
Then you will need to buy yourself some polish/swirl remover, i personally chose meguiars #80 for general swirl removing (known as speed glaze), and #83 (known as dual action polish "DACP") for problem areas (be cautious with this as it has a strong cutting action), you can buy this from, you dont need special waxes etc, as you can use your ordinary polishes with the machine, but there are plenty of products out there to use, and different paint work better with different polishes.
you should really also use some microfibre wipes to remove these products, these can be bought from various places, try HERE for microfibres and polishes etc
Then you will need to do a bit of research on forums like this one
or autopia or meguiars
you also should view this site http://www.detailingworld.co.uk
pics of the machine and pads
i hope this helps, please do a bit of research on the links, if you have any questions please feel free to pm me, I Will talk anyone through the buying process, or applying process
a coulpe pics of mine after my first attempt with the pc, i used
1. NXT Wash
2. clay bar
3. meguiars #83 DACP on an orange sonus pad
4. meguiars #80 speed glaze on green sonus pad
5. meguiars NXT tech wax.
and from this
[IMGO]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/182blue/polo%20refurb/DSCF0487.jpg[/IMGO]
to this
look at the picture below, this was done by wdpro, who at the time was a novice with a porter cable, he used megs #83 followed be megs #80, as you can see the results speak for themselves
For those who dont know, the pc is a random orbit car polisher, it is used on your cars paint, windows, headlights, it gives amazing results safely, the machine is wonderfully easy to use and very safe for your paint, it does not get your paint hot like an orbital polisher, the pc mimicks the movement of your hand. only alot quicker, please do read up on the pc before use though
There are a few on here that have already used this guide and have there new pcs already, and i have only had good feedback about it + some excellent results
please note the clickable links
firstly go here to buy CLICKY
you can also get cloths, wax etc + the new meguiars range from them
Here you can buy the pc polisher kit ( sonus pad polisher kit), i would buy an extra backing plate ( sonus 5" backing plate), and possibly some extra 6" das pads, also some 4" das spot pads may come in handy (if buying 4" pads you need to buy a 3.5" backing plate.
The shipping will be aprox $60, but that will be very quickly delivered to you (in aprox 3 days), ask them help you with import duties ,you should not pay import duties if they mark the parcel correctly, also whilst your at it you can use your special discount code that i will give you (pm me, i only do this as the code can often change )
Then sit back an wait for your pc to come.
Whilst waiting for your pc you will need a 110v transformer, extension, and plug, this can be bought from screwfix (clickable links below)
Transformer £34.99
extension £9.99
plug £1.20
plus you get free shipping
When your pc comes you will need to cut of the usa 2 pin plug, you then need to put on the new plug (as above), american black is live, and white is neutral, there is no earth as the cable is double insulated, this is a very easy 2 minute job,so dont worry if you are at all woried about wiring please leave it to an expert
Then you will need to buy yourself some polish/swirl remover, i personally chose meguiars #80 for general swirl removing (known as speed glaze), and #83 (known as dual action polish "DACP") for problem areas (be cautious with this as it has a strong cutting action), you can buy this from, you dont need special waxes etc, as you can use your ordinary polishes with the machine, but there are plenty of products out there to use, and different paint work better with different polishes.
you should really also use some microfibre wipes to remove these products, these can be bought from various places, try HERE for microfibres and polishes etc
Then you will need to do a bit of research on forums like this one
or autopia or meguiars
you also should view this site http://www.detailingworld.co.uk
pics of the machine and pads
i hope this helps, please do a bit of research on the links, if you have any questions please feel free to pm me, I Will talk anyone through the buying process, or applying process
a coulpe pics of mine after my first attempt with the pc, i used
1. NXT Wash
2. clay bar
3. meguiars #83 DACP on an orange sonus pad
4. meguiars #80 speed glaze on green sonus pad
5. meguiars NXT tech wax.
and from this
[IMGO]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/182blue/polo%20refurb/DSCF0487.jpg[/IMGO]
to this
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How much does the whole kit come in as in english money? i am crap at maths. 
