--- product_id: 11555959 title: "PORTER-CABLE Buffer Polisher, Car Polisher for Car Detailing, 6-Inch, Orbital, Variable Speed (7424XP)" brand: "porter-cable" price: "AR$777372" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Porter Cable" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/11555959-porter-cable-buffer-polisher-car-polisher-for-car-detailing-6 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 4.5 Amp motor power Random orbit swirl-free action Variable speed 2,500-6,800 OPM PORTER-CABLE Buffer Polisher, Car Polisher for Car Detailing, 6-Inch, Orbital, Variable Speed (7424XP) **Brand:** porter-cable **Price:** AR$777372 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Elevate your shine game β€” polish like a pro, every time! 🎯 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PORTER-CABLE Buffer Polisher, Car Polisher for Car Detailing, 6-Inch, Orbital, Variable Speed (7424XP) by porter-cable - **How much does it cost?** AR$777372 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/11555959-porter-cable-buffer-polisher-car-polisher-for-car-detailing-6) ## Best For - porter-cable enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted porter-cable brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** 100% ball-and-roller bearing construction guarantees industrial-grade durability for years of reliable use. - β€’ **Ergonomic Mastery:** Two-position removable side handle offers superior comfort and control during extended detailing sessions. - β€’ **Custom Speed Control:** Electronic variable-speed dial lets you dial in 2,500 to 6,800 OPM for flawless, swirl-free finishes. - β€’ **Power Meets Precision:** Robust 4.5 Amp motor delivers professional-grade overload protection for consistent performance. - β€’ **Balanced for Perfection:** Proprietary counterbalance system ensures smooth, vibration-free polishing with 6-inch pads. ## Overview The PORTER-CABLE 7424XP is a 6-inch variable-speed random orbit polisher powered by a 4.5 Amp motor, delivering 2,500 to 6,800 OPM for swirl-free automotive and marine detailing. Lightweight yet durable, it features a proprietary counterbalance and ergonomic side handle for precision control, backed by industrial-grade ball-bearing construction and a 3-year warranty. Perfect for millennials who demand professional results and efficiency in their car care routine. ## Description Product Description Ideal for polishing and sanding automotive and marine projects, this 6-inch Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher features a 4.5-amp motor for high overload protection and random orbit. Compact and lightweight at just 5-1/2 lbs., it delivers professional, swirl-free sanding/polishing action with an electronic variable-speed dial to select 2,500-6,800 OPM. Accepts 5/16 to 24 spindle thread accessories. Full ball-and-roller bearing construction provides durability under industrial workloads. Car polisher features a proprietary counter balance for use with a 6-inch sanding/polishing pad and two-position (left or right) removable side handle for greater comfort and control. From the Manufacturer The Porter-Cable 7424XP 6-inch polisher features a stronger performance with a 22% increase. The 7424XP's stronger 4.5 amp motor allows for higher overload protection. Other features include a pad-specific counterweight and a two-position side handle for improved control and versatility. This sander is made with 100% ball-bearing construction that has proven reliability under industrial use. Review: Makes detailing so much easier... - My first impression of the Porter Cable 7424XP was that it looked very study and also felt sturdy. Not one cheap look or feel about this polisher. This is also my first polisher I've ever purchased or used and it took no time to get the hang of it. I just used it today on the hood, roof, quarter panels and spoiler of my 2007 Mazda3, using Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, 3M Imperial Hand Glaze, a coat of Mother's Carnuaba wax and then a coat of 3M Performance Finish... the paint looks and feels like slick glass. The rest of the car is soon to undergo the same treatment. With my PC, I bought a Lake Country backing plate and 2 Lake Country pads, cyan and tangerine, one for compounds and one for polishes. This machine has made the detailing process for me so much easier than doing it all by hand. I still wax by hand, but the PC is also capable of applying and buffing wax. I'm just happy enough to be able to work the compounds and polishes with this machine now. It was very well worth every penny spent on it. And because it's easy to get used to, I seriously may consider detailing people's cars as a side job. If you're new to machine polishing, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the Porter Cable 7424XP. You can do no wrong with it and it will make detailing your vehicle so much easier. I'm very happy with this machine. EDIT: 12/23/12 I just wanted to do a little follow up review since I've had the 7424XP for some time now. It's a solid machine and I just recently started applying my favorite sealant with this thing and waxing has never been such a breeze. Not only is waxing my car with this machine faster, but it lays down a nice, thin coat of my preferred sealant, so I'm not over-using the sealant. Most of us know that sealants are a lot harder to apply by hand than a traditional carnauba wax, that's because sealants are synthetic and engineered to last a lot longer, therefore they're more trouble to apply by hand and sometimes difficult to buff off. I use Menzerna Power Lock sealant and it goes on in very thin coats when using the PC 7424XP paired up with a Lake Country black finishing pad. I allow the sealant to dry for 20 to 30 minutes or so, which is about the time it takes to apply it to my Mazda3 when using the PC, if I'm not taking any breaks, lol. I then buff the residue off by hand and because it is applied in a thin coat, buffing by hand couldn't be any easier. My main point is that the PC is an awesome detailing weapon. I also do spot polishing for isolated scratches or stains here and there. I'd buy this polisher again if I had to. It's worth its weight in gold and is a plain solid tool. I couldn't be happier with it. Review: A review that tells you where to go - The Porter Cable 7424 orbital polisher is all it is advertised to be. The PC 7424 started out over ten years ago as a random orbit sander, but is now used extensively as an automobile polisher. I have taken my PC 7424 on a first use shakedown cruise and it has done a fantastic job with bringing the black paint on my ten year old car back to showroom condition. I had used one of those cheap plastic two-fisted machines I bought in an auto supply store with little success. The Porter Cable polisher is an affordable device that gives professional detailing results. It won't burn paint and accommodates a variety of cleaning, polishing and waxing pads. The PC 7424 makes detailing a car fun to do. I wish I would have had this little giant years ago when I was cleaning up my cars with a rag. I am not a professional detailer and I started using the polisher with little knowledge of how it should be operated. The Porter Cable 7424 comes with a foam applicator pad, a wrench and a very minimal instruction manual. I had to rely on my basic understanding of caring for automobile finishes and the directions on a bottle of Meguiar's car polish to get me started. Since the PC 7424's random orbit action just about eliminates damaging a painted surface it is very forgiving of trial and error use. This machine has a speed control in the form of a thumbwheel on the rear end so it is possible to go from 2,500 to 6,000 oscilations per minute (OPM). It seems to operate best somewhere between those two speeds. After my first experimental experience with the Porter Cable 7424 I found an excellent article on the Internet that provided me with an extensive explanation of how the polisher works, how to use it and lots of understandable advice. It would have been nice to have this information before I plugged in the 7424 for the first time. The article has polishing hints, pad cleaning instructions and many interesting photographs. The twenty-five page article by David Bynon (How to use the Porter Cable 7424 6" Orbital Polisher) can be found among others by going to this web site: [...] You can find the Bynon article(s) by clicking on Detailing Enthusiast from the list on the left side of the Web page. After buying the Porter Cable 7424 based on my own research, I discovered this machine was widely recommended by makers of car polishes and professional detailers. It is always good to know that a machine like this has a positive track record. ## Features - The Car Polisher Is 4.5 Amp, Ac Only - The Variable Speed Polisher Features Electronic Variable-Speed Dial 2,500-6,800 Opm - Random Orbit, Swirl-Free Sanding/Polishing Action - Includes 5-Inch Proprietary Counter Balance For Use With 6-Inch Sanding/Polishing Pad ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002654I46 | | Amperage | 4.5 A | | Best Sellers Rank | #63,894 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #25 in Power Polishers & Buffers | | Brand | PORTER-CABLE | | Brand Name | PORTER-CABLE | | Color | Gray | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,941 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00885911086394 | | Included Components | Polishing pad | Side Handle | wrench | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.5"D x 10.5"W x 6"H | | Item Type Name | 6" VARIABLE SPEED RANDOM ORBIT POLISHER | | Item Weight | 5.8 pounds | | Manufacturer | Stanley Black and Decker | | Manufacturer Part Number | 7424XP | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service Contract, 90 Day Money Back Guarantee | | Material | Blend | | Material Type | Blend | | Maximum Power | 540 watts | | Model Number | 7424XP | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 11.5"D x 10.5"W x 6"H | | Specific Uses For Product | Outside; Professional | | Speed | 3400 rpm | | UPC | 885911086394 735090490553 821079171336 039404074249 043952198302 043934390588 043906590671 717927536740 788809702652 785497210971 758353369953 717927536887 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 120 volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** PORTER-CABLE - **Color:** Gray - **Included Components:** Polishing pad | Side Handle | wrench - **Material:** Blend - **Product Dimensions:** 11.5"D x 10.5"W x 6"H ## Images ![PORTER-CABLE Buffer Polisher, Car Polisher for Car Detailing, 6-Inch, Orbital, Variable Speed (7424XP) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Pu0dS-6GL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How would this compare with a dewalt dwp849x 7-inch/9-inch variable speed polisher . it’s the cheaper of the two options so i need some advice** A: Better is a matter of opinion, so, this is difficult to answer. Not entirely sure what you are trying to accomplish. Are you intending upon becoming a professional detailer? Are you intending to detail your car and friends/relatives, i.e. concerned amateur. How often do you want to use this? I detailed 3 cars and once detailed, I keep them cleaned and polished and sealed. I will never let my cars get to the situation where a polisher is needed. So, I don't intend to use it unless someone else wants their car detailed. I don't intend upon becoming a professional, if I did, I would get a Flex 3401 VRG direct drive DA which means a great combination of a DA and rotary but it is costs more than the 7424XP and the DWP849x together. (currently Flex is made in Germany but owned by a Chinese company). Both Porter-Cable and DeWalt are owned by Stanley, Black & Decker and both are made in Mexico. If country of origin matters, and since both are made in Mexico there is no difference. The DWP849x has soft start and the tigger is variable speed up to the speed you select, and you can lock the trigger into the full on position (where it will run at the speed you've selected). I've had the chance to use the DWP940x and for my application, I'd rather not spend $200 and 7"/9" is not required. If you want to use "normal" sized pads, you'll need to gat an additional backing plate, like a 5" or 6" Larger pads are available but leaves you with less choices and are typically more expensive. If you go with DWP849x, I'd recommend a smaller backing plate (I believe the "rating" of 7"/9" just means you can use larger backing plates and pads) with either a 5" or 6" backing plate (roughly $8-$20). You could damage your car if you use a smaller pad than the backing plate. A pad should always be larger than the backing plate, but obviously not too large a difference (like 3" backing plate with a 7" pad). The Porter Cable does not come with a backing plate, but I bought some pads and there was a special offer (from the place that I bought it) that the backing plate was "free" if you bought 3 pads. To me (and only me) the extra $80 for the DWP849x, I'd rather have the 7424XP and spend the money on pads/backing plates and products (polish, sealant/wax, decontaminates, clay bar, etc.); keeping in mind that you'd still have to buy those anyway. If you are a true beginner, the lower cost 7424XP would be a great starting point. The DWP849x weighs just over 3 lbs. and the 7424XP is nearly 6 lbs. But the weight of the 7424XP means that I used the weight of the polisher to apply the pressure instead of applying pressure by hand. **Q: Does it come with a Ferrari as pictured?** A: Yes **Q: Does the polisher come with a backing plate? Can I just use it out of the box?** A: There is no backing plate with this, I just received my 7424XP and had to pick the plate up from Home Depot before I could use it. The only thing included is a polishing pad. **Q: What is the smallest/largest pads you could use with this?** A: For what it comes with, a 6" pad. You could also install either a 5" backing plate or possibly a 3" plate as well and use the appropriate pads (3-5.5" pads respectively). I would not use anything outside that range for polishing paint. There MIGHT be carpet and upholstery brush attachments for this unit (which is what I use it for exclusively) that are 6.5". I'm not sure, but for paint, see above. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes detailing so much easier... *by N***K on September 28, 2012* My first impression of the Porter Cable 7424XP was that it looked very study and also felt sturdy. Not one cheap look or feel about this polisher. This is also my first polisher I've ever purchased or used and it took no time to get the hang of it. I just used it today on the hood, roof, quarter panels and spoiler of my 2007 Mazda3, using Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, 3M Imperial Hand Glaze, a coat of Mother's Carnuaba wax and then a coat of 3M Performance Finish... the paint looks and feels like slick glass. The rest of the car is soon to undergo the same treatment. With my PC, I bought a Lake Country backing plate and 2 Lake Country pads, cyan and tangerine, one for compounds and one for polishes. This machine has made the detailing process for me so much easier than doing it all by hand. I still wax by hand, but the PC is also capable of applying and buffing wax. I'm just happy enough to be able to work the compounds and polishes with this machine now. It was very well worth every penny spent on it. And because it's easy to get used to, I seriously may consider detailing people's cars as a side job. If you're new to machine polishing, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the Porter Cable 7424XP. You can do no wrong with it and it will make detailing your vehicle so much easier. I'm very happy with this machine. EDIT: 12/23/12 I just wanted to do a little follow up review since I've had the 7424XP for some time now. It's a solid machine and I just recently started applying my favorite sealant with this thing and waxing has never been such a breeze. Not only is waxing my car with this machine faster, but it lays down a nice, thin coat of my preferred sealant, so I'm not over-using the sealant. Most of us know that sealants are a lot harder to apply by hand than a traditional carnauba wax, that's because sealants are synthetic and engineered to last a lot longer, therefore they're more trouble to apply by hand and sometimes difficult to buff off. I use Menzerna Power Lock sealant and it goes on in very thin coats when using the PC 7424XP paired up with a Lake Country black finishing pad. I allow the sealant to dry for 20 to 30 minutes or so, which is about the time it takes to apply it to my Mazda3 when using the PC, if I'm not taking any breaks, lol. I then buff the residue off by hand and because it is applied in a thin coat, buffing by hand couldn't be any easier. My main point is that the PC is an awesome detailing weapon. I also do spot polishing for isolated scratches or stains here and there. I'd buy this polisher again if I had to. It's worth its weight in gold and is a plain solid tool. I couldn't be happier with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A review that tells you where to go *by R***R on February 13, 2006* The Porter Cable 7424 orbital polisher is all it is advertised to be. The PC 7424 started out over ten years ago as a random orbit sander, but is now used extensively as an automobile polisher. I have taken my PC 7424 on a first use shakedown cruise and it has done a fantastic job with bringing the black paint on my ten year old car back to showroom condition. I had used one of those cheap plastic two-fisted machines I bought in an auto supply store with little success. The Porter Cable polisher is an affordable device that gives professional detailing results. It won't burn paint and accommodates a variety of cleaning, polishing and waxing pads. The PC 7424 makes detailing a car fun to do. I wish I would have had this little giant years ago when I was cleaning up my cars with a rag. I am not a professional detailer and I started using the polisher with little knowledge of how it should be operated. The Porter Cable 7424 comes with a foam applicator pad, a wrench and a very minimal instruction manual. I had to rely on my basic understanding of caring for automobile finishes and the directions on a bottle of Meguiar's car polish to get me started. Since the PC 7424's random orbit action just about eliminates damaging a painted surface it is very forgiving of trial and error use. This machine has a speed control in the form of a thumbwheel on the rear end so it is possible to go from 2,500 to 6,000 oscilations per minute (OPM). It seems to operate best somewhere between those two speeds. After my first experimental experience with the Porter Cable 7424 I found an excellent article on the Internet that provided me with an extensive explanation of how the polisher works, how to use it and lots of understandable advice. It would have been nice to have this information before I plugged in the 7424 for the first time. The article has polishing hints, pad cleaning instructions and many interesting photographs. The twenty-five page article by David Bynon (How to use the Porter Cable 7424 6" Orbital Polisher) can be found among others by going to this web site: [...] You can find the Bynon article(s) by clicking on Detailing Enthusiast from the list on the left side of the Web page. After buying the Porter Cable 7424 based on my own research, I discovered this machine was widely recommended by makers of car polishes and professional detailers. It is always good to know that a machine like this has a positive track record. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beware of reviewers who have inexperience with polishing tools or how to use them properly *by G***G on June 1, 2018* Beware of reviewers who have inexperience with polishing tools or how to use them properly on vehicles. In my opinion I think it’s safe to assume some reviewers may have blamed the polisher for results more due to poor technique, inexperience, and/or below average correction products. Very satisfied with the purchase and the first use results of a complete compound, correction, polish and wax of a previously neglected used 2010 Camaro recently purchased, requiring considerable correction for swirl marks, scratches, minor oxidation and various clear coat defects. Purchased the Meguiars Velcro 6” backing plate (recommended, it’s an improvement over the backing plate supplied with the tool) and Meguiars Velcro backed pads to have some consistency both today and in the future. It took a little tinkering with the variable speed to dial in the right speed for the paint correction, but once dialed in, only the worst areas needed a second pass. Application of all products was easy, the tool is easy to maneuver and is a nice weight, only needs a little pressure downward with the initial passes of product, and the weight of the tool by itself seemed sufficient for the final pass. Only one goof, I’m to blame due to momentary lack of attention and hurrying, where I burned a tiny edge of trim. I think it goes without saying, much faster than doing by hand. I have some concern that the point where the power cord meets the unit could have a little more reinforcement to prevent fraying/bending of the cord leading to power failure or loss. As of right now, that’s my only β€œcomplaint” and a very mild one at that. Happy with the results on a very neglected car. Swirl marks, scratches and spider webs gone. The next day I dropped it off at a trusted detail shop to do a full interior detail and tint, with instructions that they had the green light to do any further exterior correction work they thought was needed. The shop only made one or two small corrections. 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