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Title: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: T_J_G on 09 January 2009, 12:31
Can pick these up on Elite for £90 and I'm seriously tempted. Would also need a couple of pads and probably get that Mazerna trial kit that is £20. oh and some blue tape! It looks quite similar to the Megs one.

Which pads would I need? Anything I need to b made aware about? Also it takes 5 inch pads but can't find any on elite?!

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=71&products_id=525&osCsid=8a6d7281e12fb3c258f72c2950960259

*trundles off to find a noobs guide to machine polishing*

Tim
Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: stealthwolf on 10 January 2009, 03:08
There's a fantastic guide over on Detailing world about machine polishing.

EDIT:
Quote
Fits 5", 6" and 6.5" Pads
Which means you can use 6" pads.
Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: T_J_G on 10 January 2009, 10:44
Quote from: stealthwolf on 10 January 2009, 03:08
There's a fantastic guide over on Detailing world about machine polishing.

EDIT:
Quote
Fits 5", 6" and 6.5" Pads
Which means you can use 6" pads.

Cheers! I read the guide on DA polishing yesterday and am REALLY tempted to buy one. AS I got somemarks that I want to get rid of along with lots of swirls:(
Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: BaV on 10 January 2009, 14:59
If you did get this and got good at using it i would pay you to do my car :)
Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: Curious on 10 January 2009, 16:10
3m pads are fantastic, I also like the sonus pads too.

Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: T_J_G on 10 January 2009, 17:03
Quote from: BaV on 10 January 2009, 14:59
If you did get this and got good at using it i would pay you to do my car :)

Or you could borrow it for a small fee;)
Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: BaV on 12 January 2009, 22:57
Quote from: T_J_G on 10 January 2009, 17:03
Quote from: BaV on 10 January 2009, 14:59
If you did get this and got good at using it i would pay you to do my car :)

Or you could borrow it for a small fee;)

lol nuh i want someone who is good at it to do mine first so i can watch lol apparently there are some good DVDs you can get though that help
Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: T_J_G on 13 January 2009, 11:18
Quote from: BaV on 12 January 2009, 22:57
Quote from: T_J_G on 10 January 2009, 17:03
Quote from: BaV on 10 January 2009, 14:59
If you did get this and got good at using it i would pay you to do my car :)

Or you could borrow it for a small fee;)

lol nuh i want someone who is good at it to do mine first so i can watch lol apparently there are some good DVDs you can get though that help

Well if I get it you're more than welcome to come to mine and help/chip in the first time i use it. GOt any spare body panels!
Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: BaV on 13 January 2009, 18:53
Quote from: T_J_G on 13 January 2009, 11:18
Quote from: BaV on 12 January 2009, 22:57
Quote from: T_J_G on 10 January 2009, 17:03
Quote from: BaV on 10 January 2009, 14:59
If you did get this and got good at using it i would pay you to do my car :)

Or you could borrow it for a small fee;)

lol nuh i want someone who is good at it to do mine first so i can watch lol apparently there are some good DVDs you can get though that help

Well if I get it you're more than welcome to come to mine and help/chip in the first time i use it. GOt any spare body panels!

lol unfortunately not, wish i had a nice swirly spare bonnet to practice on! And will have to take you up on the offer of a tag along!
Title: Re: Kestrel DA-6 Dual Action Polisher
Post by: T_J_G on 13 January 2009, 20:31
Quote from: BaV on 13 January 2009, 18:53
Quote from: T_J_G on 13 January 2009, 11:18
Quote from: BaV on 12 January 2009, 22:57
Quote from: T_J_G on 10 January 2009, 17:03
Quote from: BaV on 10 January 2009, 14:59
If you did get this and got good at using it i would pay you to do my car :)

Or you could borrow it for a small fee;)

lol nuh i want someone who is good at it to do mine first so i can watch lol apparently there are some good DVDs you can get though that help

Well if I get it you're more than welcome to come to mine and help/chip in the first time i use it. GOt any spare body panels!

lol unfortunately not, wish i had a nice swirly spare bonnet to practice on! And will have to take you up on the offer of a tag along!

Probably order it Monday, and have to find an old piece of car and give it a try.