PC machines

[lusty v-tec]

Hey, wheres the best place to buy pc machines from for polishing the car?

Also are they any good?

Cheers

 

[182_blue]

best place is autopia for the pc, and yes they are very good

 

[Rich]

Well worth a buy if you think you will get yopur moneys worth from it.

Autopia and import yourself is the best plan IMO, and grab the transformer and cables over here. http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

Though if you want all you need in one easy Kit: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/shop/polishing/polishing-machine/c_17.html Look to be out of stock so worth giving Tim an email to see when they will be back in.

 

[JD]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum//showthread.php?t=160898

i followed all the info from 182_blue above and received my PC and all the stuff i needed (except the transformer etc came through dads wrk ) in 3 days from the USA, with a lovely courtesy note saying "thanks for buying and hope all is there etc"

top service and all thanks to 182_blue, cheers mate.

jamie

 

[nathan_warduk]

if i ordered from the autopia site would i get stung by the import charges?

 

[Eddieb]

Shouldn't do if you ask nicely... PM 182_Blue as I am sure he will answer all questions and has the latest discount codes. Or get over to DW as many ppl over there have ordered PCs from Autopia.

 

[Noodles]

Those type are forsale on ebay for £144 how much are they from Autopia?

 

[Rich]

Those type are forsale on ebay for £144 how much are they from Autopia?

Got a link?

 

[JD]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porter-Cable-...ryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Rich]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porter-Cable-...ryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Not a bad price, the DAS kit works out at about 100 quid plus shipping

 

[Brand86]

Hmmm that is tempting....if only I didn't NEED tyres think I would have to get one now. Nexy pay cheque....I think I have caved :dead::boring:

 

[Gaz_]

very tempting..... never used one, could i damage the finish big time if i was heavy handed? i could just imagine all the paint dissapering off the swage lines

 

[Rich]

Hard to damage paint with a PC, as long as the paint is clean and the pads are clean, you dont use a super aggresssive compound, avoid over polishing on the edges you will be fine. If you have any panels you are dubious over the paint quality on though then there could be problems. Like everything you need to use with care.

 

[182_blue]

if anyone wants import advice and discount then pm me

 

[Rich]

I have messed up with a PC. Went through laquer on my 182 wheel removing a deep scratch. BUT I could tell it was to deep to fix so had nothing to lose.

I have seen threads where marr up paint worse than it was before with a PC down to bad polish choice and inproper technique, so it is possible.

 

[caymanr26]

mine arrived today - cost £103 including postag from autopia but it was on special offer and I belive the price has gone back up now - bargain - thanks 182 blue for the advice.

 

[Rich]

Self import is the best way ^^^^^ seems ages since I got mine.

 

[Noodles]

Also available from here

http://www.maxtool.co.uk/index/porter-cable/polishers.asp

 

[Rich]

Read the small print on that site, despite the co.uk address they are a US company and the goods will arrive from the states.

 

[Eddieb]

Import from Autopia... its easy as chips.

I got a PC, 2 lots of SFX pads, and a set of Spot pads 150 quid inc shipping.

 

[182_blue]

pm me for advice chaps, ps there on sale at the moment to, and you get discount ontop