Porter Cable warranty question

[FlaresideLariat]

I understand that the Dual Action Polisher (is that another name for a regular 'PC'?) G-100A is $231.95 according to the Vol 316 of Meguiar's catalog. It doesn't come with the set of 3 polishing pads ($24.95) but I see that it does have a Velcro backing system.

I was considering buying myself a PC (non-Meguiar's). Would this mean I'd have to buy the 6" backing plate?

I have seen the PC Random-Orbital Sander for $109 online @ http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=prod...-7336&pad=true and I can order the SAME product (7336 or 7336SP) through Home Depot for a whopping rip-off of $144. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do understand that the 7336 and the 7336SP are the same, except for the crappy polishing pad that comes with the SP that I just will end up tossing, anyway?

I understand that Porter Cable has a limited 1 year warranty. But I do hear that Meguiar's has a lifetime warranty. Could someone please explain to me in further detail as to what 'lifetime warranty' means?

I am really perplexed at which road to take here. Meanwhile, Mike Phillips is coming up with a package that might include I don't know what. I'm not sure which is the better deal. Paying $100-some for a 1 year warranty PC, or $230 for a lifetime warranty G-100A (aka PC?)

I wish this wasn't so hard to come up with a decision!

[FlaresideLariat]

Oh yeah, the polishing/finishing pads I've seen online are priced $11.95 each. Paying for the Set of 3 Polishing Pads thru Meguiar's seems better. http://www.properautocare.com/meg65insofbu.html

[FlaresideLariat]

Ok, my dad is way way pissing me off!!!! He went and ordered, WITHOUT ASKING ME,

http://www.properautocare.com/padkitwoveba.html

(Are those even W8006 and W9006 pads?!)

AND

http://www.properautocare.com/porcabuldetm.html

WTF, a 7424?! i told him, I wanted the 7336 is that so hard to understand?! He is claiming that the 7336 is a Sander. "What do you want a sander for?!" Crazy sh!t like that he's must babbling out of his mouth, and he thinks he knows every damn thing there is to know, but in reality he knows nothing. It just pisses me off, this is all damn well turning me off.

[majik1]

many people use the 7424.....some buy the counterweight to adapt it into a 7336 model.......i think youd be hard pressed to tell the difference if you had 2 to compare......there MAY be a slight amount of difference in vibration.......but then its DESIGNED to jiggle........ymmv

[GearHead_1]

Originally posted by FlaresideLariat
Ok, my dad is way way pissing me off!!!! He went and ordered, WITHOUT ASKING ME,

http://www.properautocare.com/padkitwoveba.html

(Are those even W8006 and W9006 pads?!)

AND

http://www.properautocare.com/porcabuldetm.html

WTF, a 7424?! i told him, I wanted the 7336 is that so hard to understand?! He is claiming that the 7336 is a Sander. "What do you want a sander for?!" Crazy sh!t like that he's must babbling out of his mouth, and he thinks he knows every damn thing there is to know, but in reality he knows nothing. It just pisses me off, this is all damn well turning me off.

Relax and tell your father thanks for being a great dad and thinking enough about you to order something you are interested in. It's essentially the same machine and though I don't think the pads are Meguiar's (maybe Lake Country) they'll probably work fine. Just buy Meguiar's replacements when these wear out and life is good. If the vibrations is not to your liking you can buy the other counter weight for a couple of bucks.

Man I wish I could have ever gotten my father to order me something like this.

[FlaresideLariat]

Hmm... you guys are making me feel better about this So essentially, the counterweight takes care of the jiggle jiggles?