Should I convert my PC to a mini i.e. 4 inch

[Crooz1n]

I have a PC 7424p and am interested in the swirl killer. Rather than get the mini as well I wondered if I could just convert the PC.

Anyone done this?

Still on the fence for the Swirl killer as I just popped for a new weber gennesis grill so funding is a little low. This way I could sorta justify it as I could still use the PC not just shelve it.

[mathews31]

I have a PC 7424p and am interested in the swirl killer. Rather than get the mini as well I wondered if I could just convert the PC.

Anyone done this?

Still on the fence for the Swirl killer as I just popped for a new weber gennesis grill so funding is a little low. This way I could sorta justify it as I could still use the PC not just shelve it.

 

I've heard of this actually in a different thread...I've also heard of patient using the P7424 for their headlights..

[Dennishiip]

I got the SK. My GG 6 is now my 3 inch. Works great.

[1911A1]

Yes! the PC works great with the 4" pads.

[Chris@Adams]

Yeah that's what I did with my PC until the Mini came out.

[Tim]

I did that with my PC when I got my Flex.

[Crooz1n]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the back up.

[BrianT]

I picked up Rupes ES15 last year and was all excited to sell my PC. I then talked to a fellow detailer at Adam's detail clinic at Detailers Doman and he said to keep the PC as a 4" machine. I thought it was a great idea.

[Erictski]

Yeah that's what I did with my PC until the Mini came out.

Is there an advantage to the sk mini with a 3"

Backplate vs a pc 7424 Xp with a 3" backplate?

[chops1sc]

Is there an advantage to the sk mini with a 3"

Backplate vs a pc 7424 Xp with a 3" backplate?

The SK Mini has 12mm of throw while the PC only has 8mm of throw. I can't say if it is "better" but that would be the major differences. I imagine the PC might have a slight power advantage and higher OPM at 6800 max (SK mini is 5500 OPM max).

Edited March 17, 2017 by chops1sc

[mc2hill]

Is there an advantage to the sk mini with a 3"

Backplate vs a pc 7424 Xp with a 3" backplate?

 

The Mini will be smoother than the PC.  Also the body is smaller and the pad sits closer to the machine head, so it has a lower profile.  The PC is a very versatile machine (I used mine for the 4" pads for years), but the purpose built Mini is better.