My elbow hurts, please help

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Dudleydoright

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I am new to detailing and I just bought a PC. I used it today using my Poorboys SSR2.5, PWC and SWC. I did a small car in 4 hours and now my elbow hurts. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong. Can anyone help?
 
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sscully

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You used SSR2.5 on a LC finish pad ? ( that would be a Lc blue or red pad )

Did you have a lot of defects to remove ?

Not too sure if there is an underlying issue, but if you were leaning on it to get correction, maybe back off a bit on the pressure and add 1 or 2 more passes to the process ?

On the other hand, you might just have a defect free finish now, and will only need to use PwC in the future, which should make it easier.
 
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stevot22

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It might be that you don't have the correct PC counter weight for the pad size that you are using. I think that the PC XP7424 comes with a counter weight for use with up to a 5" backing plate/pad setup. If you go larger you have to get a different counter weight to prevent excessive vibration of the polisher. Please see the first review of the Amazon product link below:
http://www.amazon.com/Counterweight-Porter-Cable-7424-Polisher/dp/B000BLKTA4

I found that changing hand positions on the polisher helped considerably the first time that I used it as it is a serious tool compared to my old polisher.
 
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sscully

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Could be the counter weight, what size backing plate do you have, and what size pad ?

The size ref to the Pc counter weight is for sanding estimates, it is actually a weight basis that would cause you to change.

From PC's web site.

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Poorboy

Poorboy

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I have used both weights with 6.5 pads ... the vibration is perfectly normal for a PC with a random orbit... the Flex removes the vibration with direct drive.
I remember my hands shaking for hours after a detail with a PC ... I would do smaller sections at a time, take longer breaks and not push it for 4 hours as you will be sore.
 
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ajb39oh

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Is the inner part of the elbow or the outer? It could be tendinitis from the vibration of the machine and holding it.
 
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Dudleydoright

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It is the funny bone that is sore and still sore after 3 days.
 
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sscully

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If the Ulna nerve is still sort after 3 days, that might be a sign of something going on that the vibration from the PC irritated.

Even after doing a 38' RV I am not sore 3 days later.
 
Poorboy

Poorboy

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sscully said:
If the Ulna nerve is still sort after 3 days, that might be a sign of something going on that the vibration from the PC irritated.

Even after doing a 38' RV I am not sore 3 days later.
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yes indeed, my back is another story .. that can be 3-7 days but usually a few hours with the hands and arms .. might be time for a check up ;)
 
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sscully

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Poorboy said:
yes indeed, my back is another story .. that can be 3-7 days but usually a few hours with the hands and arms .. might be time for a check up ;)
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I used to have that problem, but I got one of the Precor Stretch Trainers. It is like a Yoga Microwave.
- This is a random google image of one.
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I can get the results from ~ 30 min of yoga in about 10 min with it, it is great. I just focus on the upper and lower back and shoulders after a detail.
I make sure to really hit the hamstrings if I did dad's RV, there is so much scaffolding work on that, I really give my legs a work out.
 
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ajb39oh

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A chiropractor who works on extremities may be able to help you with that. The nerves from your neck may also be involved.
 
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