Lost my Porter Cable!! What to replace it?

[230K]

Hi

I had a Porter Cable and used it to polish my cars and boat and loved it but........ somehow i have managed to misplace it whether it was stolen or whatever i dont know but its gone.

So having been out of the detailing scene that changes so quickly what would the panel advise as a good replacement??

Thanks in advance

230K

 

[Chrishazle]

Assuming you are talking about the DA polisher, the anoraks on detailingworld recommend 3 machines - Portercable, Meguiars G220 and Kestrel DAS6. Owners speak well of all 3 machines, so I guess it's down to personal preference and budget - the DAS6 is noticably cheaper that the other 2. Wife bought me one for Xmas, but have yet to try it out. Shop around - prices vary considerably, and occasionally you'll find a very good deal.

 

[Aoraki]

I have the Megs 220, it's an excellent machine and I would highly reccomend one BUT the Kestrel does the same thing for less money.

 

[prc]

what about replacing it with another Porter cable. TBH, haven't used anything else, but very happy with it.

 

[Elite Detailer]

Hi

The Kestrel is a good reliable machine at a lovely price: Kestrel DAS-6 Dual Action Polisher by Kestrel DAS-6 Polisher - Elite Detailer Ltd - Bilt Hamber,

Meguiars are bringing our a new machine in the next month or so which will be the replacement for the G220. The old G220 models have been discontinued.

Regards
Elite Detailer Team

 

[oddjob]

Must say, I have been very happy with my G220, although if the Kestrel had been around when I was buying, I think I would have gone for that one. Bargain at the price they are going for!

Jon

 

[crockers]

Isn't the Kestrel pro better than the kestrel ? More power longer cable. Clean your car have both.

 

[Robgm]

I used to have a P/Cable, since replaced it with a Kestral DA, I generally use a rotary but have this mainly for applying sealants etc.. a very capable machine and a good price, you will find it has a bit more power than the PC.

 

[Elite Detailer]

Isn't the Kestrel pro better than the kestrel ? More power longer cable. Clean your car have both.

Hi

Yes the "Power +" is slightly more powerful with a 6m lead. They will be in stock next week.

If you would like the absolute best, then we will have the "special one" coming in March. However it will about 3 times the price and is especially suited for professionals.

The standard Kestrel is more than up to the job.

Regards
Elite Detailer Team

 

[230K]

Hi


Thanks all for the input

I will have a look around the net and see what deals can be had on the Kestrel DAS-6.

Liked the safety of the PC seeing as it was 110v but it was a pain shifting the transformer all the time and it was slow to take out really deep scraps/swirls. I had used it as a sanding machine the odd time too.

230K