This unit goes on sale from time to time. Its regular selling price at places like eshine.ca is $199 but I've seen it more regularly at around $170. So it's a bargain by no means. Still, $15 is $15 and this is a very very good polisher.

Random-orbit, swirl-free sanding/polishing action
Electronic variable-speed dial from 2,500-6,800 OPM. Wheel Diameter is 6 inches
Features a proprietary counter balance for use with 6-inch sanding/polishing pad
Accepts 5/16 - 24 spindle thread accessories
Features a 2-position (left or right) removable side handle for greater comfort and control

A great Father's Day gift, by the way - and this from somebody who would have loved to have gotten something like this on Father's Day.

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Jun 13th, 2021 3:27 pm

jackass_ca: Deal Guru; Jan 6, 2005; 12460 posts; 3937 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2021 3:27 pm

CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ This unit goes on sale from time to time. Its regular selling price at places like eshine.ca is $199 but I've seen it more regularly at around $170. So it's a bargain by no means. Still, $15 is $15 and this is a very very good polisher.

$25 savings, not $15, math was done right there by Amazon as well, lol

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Jun 13th, 2021 3:34 pm

M1K3Z0R: Deal Fanatic; May 11, 2009; 9176 posts; 6376 upvotes; Your Mom's place

Jun 13th, 2021 3:34 pm

Solid unit, though I don't use it as much as I had hoped I would. Got this for $100 a few years ago, IIRC (unless it was a similar sounding/looking model).

Ah yes, $99 back in fall of 2017 porter-cable-7424xp-6-inch-variable-spe ... 9-2148401/
ATL was $91.20 in 2014.

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Jun 13th, 2021 3:43 pm

warpdrive: Deal Expert; Mar 6, 2003; 20653 posts; 15376 upvotes; Ottawa

Jun 13th, 2021 3:43 pm

Keep in mind that this polisher doesn't include a backing plate, so budget for that and the pads you need.

This one is often mentioned. https://www.amazon.ca/Lake-Country-coun ... B01NAD8VX5
And their pads are good too.

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Jun 13th, 2021 5:32 pm

CaptSmethwick [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Oct 12, 2007; 9801 posts; 9709 upvotes; Ottawa

Jun 13th, 2021 5:32 pm

jackass_ca wrote: ↑ $25 savings, not $15, math was done right there by Amazon as well, lol

Fair. I was comparing against a typical "best" price for this past year - this unit was routinely around $160 last year as opposed to Amazon's "regular" $170 this year (and even higher). Blame dynamic pricing. Home Depot lists theirs at $238, Canadian Tire's price is $249 so this sale price is fair if you want a top notch polisher.

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Jun 13th, 2021 6:50 pm

sneek: Sr. Member; Dec 25, 2007; 840 posts; 908 upvotes; Vancouver

Jun 13th, 2021 6:50 pm

I've had a 7424 for 17 years and its a good machine but I wouldn't buy it at this point. Find an extra $50 (I know that's a lot more) and get the Griots G9. A lot less vibration, way more power.

They are a sturdy of machine but there is better out there now.

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Jun 13th, 2021 8:05 pm

Camshaft101: Newbie; Sep 6, 2020; 53 posts; 57 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2021 8:05 pm

Is there a difference in just using a polishing attachment on a grinder?

Jun 13th, 2021 10:20 pm

socioguru: Member; Dec 1, 2010; 470 posts; 360 upvotes; Windsor

Jun 13th, 2021 10:20 pm

Camshaft101 wrote: ↑ Is there a difference in just using a polishing attachment on a grinder?

Variable speed. Chances are high to cause damage with a grinder

Jun 13th, 2021 10:39 pm

Emporium: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2004; 4850 posts; 6450 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jun 13th, 2021 10:39 pm

Camshaft101 wrote: ↑ Is there a difference in just using a polishing attachment on a grinder?

This is not just a rotating polisher. It is a Random-orbit polisher. Less of a chance to burn your paint by accidently going overboard on some corner, a lot more forgiving that a rotary unit.
I've had mine for over 15 years now, and it still works like a charm. Yes there are "better" models out there now, but this unit is perfectly fine for the average user. Now if you do this for a living, then you will prefer something with less vibration. Keep in mind that this unit only comes with counter weight for a 6 inch backplate (back in the days when I bought it, it came with the 5" weights only, I picked up the 6" ones separately). Makes a bit of a difference for the vibration.

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Jun 13th, 2021 11:05 pm

peepthetoad: Member; Sep 15, 2018; 409 posts; 414 upvotes; Ottawa

Jun 13th, 2021 11:05 pm

Any deals for 6in backing plate and polishing pads?

Jun 13th, 2021 11:19 pm

macal2oni: Newbie; May 9, 2011; 96 posts; 125 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2021 11:19 pm

I bought this a few years ago for $120. I use it 4-5 times a year and it's worth every penny. I strongly recommend that you ditch the white pad that is provided with the buffer. The provided pad disintegrated as I was buffing my car and the metal backing plate almost cut into my paint. Luckily I pulled it away in time and avoided damage. A set of decent pads will start around $30-40 along with a backing plate for about $15-20.

Jun 14th, 2021 12:08 am

lazyjai: Deal Fanatic; Apr 22, 2003; 6982 posts; 2699 upvotes

Jun 14th, 2021 12:08 am

is this a good backing plate for this?
https://www.oldetownautospa.ca/products ... 4f11&_ss=r
or
https://www.oldetownautospa.ca/collecti ... king-plate

Jun 14th, 2021 4:26 am

CaptSmethwick [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Oct 12, 2007; 9801 posts; 9709 upvotes; Ottawa

Jun 14th, 2021 4:26 am

"Deal" is now dead.

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