Maintenance for PC?

[eyezack87]

Re: Maintenance for PC?

Cool. Thanks Eric, Phillips and Pennington for the clarification

[rusty bumper]

Re: Maintenance for PC?

Yes, the G100 is a re-badged Porter Cable polisher and if you own a G100 then any tool repair store capable of servicing a Porter Cable polisher can also service a Meguiar's G100

Just so you know, we introduced a new polisher to the market and it is of our own design; the part number for it is G110 and it is not a re-badged Porter Cable polisher.

Be careful not to confuse the G100 with the G110

Really? I wonder what the difference is?

Is it made by Porter-Cable?

[the_invisible]

Re: Maintenance for PC?

Really? I wonder what the difference is?

Is it made by Porter-Cable?

Hey Rusty,

The G110 is not made by Porter Cable. However it is VERY similar in spec to the 7424XP.


Also, it is worth noting that the grease used in electric motor does not need servicing. Although the grease inside the PC is subject to a small amount of heat, it doesn't break down due to the lack of pressure inside the motor. The only time you need to service it is when the tool is constantly exposed to extreme humidity or dust. You will probably not increase the life of the Porter Cable polisher by simply changing the grease. Other parts will probably fail way before the grease needs to be replaced.

[rusty bumper]

Re: Maintenance for PC?

Thanks!

I was wondering about my G100 though. The head tends to get rather warm after a few passes with the buffer, but the body of it tends to stay cool.


BTW, who does make the G110 for Meguiars?

[rusty bumper]

Re: Maintenance for PC?

Just a FYI, most or at least many ACE Hardware stores are also certified Porter-Cable repair centers. Check with your local ACE and see if they are. I drop my PC off at a local ACE that is owned by a friend and they service the PC for me every year. My PC was purchased in March of 1995 and is still going strong. I've used it on around 3000 cars.

I've had mine for 10 years, but I doubt that I have ever detailed more than 100 cars at the most.

3000 cars is astronomical!

[the_invisible]

Re: Maintenance for PC?

Astronomical indeed. I only do a thorough claying/polishing once a year.

It seems that Meguiar's is hesitant at letting people know who makes the G110. The G100, I believe, is made in America. I wonder if the G110 is the same.

[R0N1N]

Re: Maintenance for PC?

Well, I just got G220 and on the label it says "Made in China". Guess it is the same for G110.

[rusty bumper]

Re: Maintenance for PC?

Well, I just got G220 and on the label it says "Made in China". Guess it is the same for G110.

Ouch!