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Offline warnesey333

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Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« on: 14 August 2009, 11:18 »
I've had my fair share of circular polishers, all do nothing as they just get stuck under mild force.

Anyway, I've spotted the Meguiar's G220 Dual Action Polisher but it's a bit pricey.

I've found this...
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=255&idcategory=21

The Silverline Silverstorm Rotary Polisher.

Now to get rid of swirls, I need a cutting compound and a glazing liquid I think?

The problem I am having is what plates and pads to buy?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Ta

Offline T_J_G

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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #1 on: 14 August 2009, 15:36 »
Don't forget the Kestrel DAS6

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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #2 on: 14 August 2009, 18:45 »
I wouldnt advise on a rotary unless you have used a decent dual action polisher before hand (porta cable/meguiars g220 etc)

It is quite easy to do damage with a rotary as it gets hot = hole in paint lol

Get some lake country pads! Awesome pads to use.

Usually have to import them but doesnt cost much, heres the first site i found for info

http://www.detailcity.com/lake-country-6-5-ccs-foam-pad-kit.html

Buy some menzerna polish mate, best i have used! The megs range is quite good as well (professional range, can find it in waxamomo)

Offline Wurzel

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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #3 on: 14 August 2009, 21:27 »
I got an Auto-XS polishing machine for £12 from Aldi. Havent used it yet... :evil:
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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #4 on: 14 August 2009, 21:32 »
Might as wel superglue a brillo pad to an electric toothbrush!

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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #5 on: 14 August 2009, 21:34 »
Might as wel superglue a brillo pad to an electric toothbrush!

 :grin: I'm going to find some decent pads for it first.
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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #6 on: 14 August 2009, 22:50 »
Might as wel superglue a brillo pad to an electric toothbrush!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I often wonder why people never expect sarcastic comments from me - they're the only reason I speak...

Offline Rhyso

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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #7 on: 14 August 2009, 22:57 »
Might as wel superglue a brillo pad to an electric toothbrush!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

funny  :laugh: :laugh:  even for Jules  :grin: :grin: :grin: :kiss: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #8 on: 15 August 2009, 07:30 »
Might as wel superglue a brillo pad to an electric toothbrush!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

funny  :laugh: :laugh:  even for Jules  :grin: :grin: :grin: :kiss: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
« Reply #9 on: 15 August 2009, 18:40 »
I need to do something to win some forum members over if i get a mk4 gti next feb  :laugh: