Porter-Cable 7424XP

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Porter-Cable 7424XP

2.7/5#7 of 9 in corded short-throw car polishers
2.7

A long-running, well-supported polisher with a three-year warranty, though its maker doesn’t publish the orbit size.

2,500-6,800 OPMSpeed
4.5 APower
3 yearsWarranty

Check price at Amazon$159

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Pros

Three-year warranty
Electronic speed dial reaches 6,800 OPM

Cons

Maker does not publish the orbit size
4.5 A motor can stall under heavy pressure

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.

Correction orbit not published, scored as the smallest0
Value $15974
Warranty 3-year warranty50
Power 4.5 A, about 540 W at 120 V20
Weight 5.5 lb62
Features none of the listed features0

Specifications

Polishing
Model number	7424XP
Speed range	2,500-6,800 OPM
Backing plate	6 in
Forced rotation	No
Power
Power source	Corded
Motor rating	4.5 A
Brushless motor	Not listed
Controls
Constant-speed electronics	Not listed
Soft start	Not listed
Lock-on trigger	Not listed
Build
Weight	5.5 lb
Pads or polish included	No
Warranty	3 years

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