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Title: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: warnesey333 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
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: T_J_G on 14 August 2009, 15:36: Don't forget the Kestrel DAS6
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: Jkctr 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)
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: Wurzel on 14 August 2009, 21:27: I got an Auto-XS polishing machine for £12 from Aldi. Havent used it yet... :evil:
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: Jkctr on 14 August 2009, 21:32: Might as wel superglue a brillo pad to an electric toothbrush!
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: Wurzel on 14 August 2009, 21:34: Quote from: JulesV6 on 14 August 2009, 21:32
Might as wel superglue a brillo pad to an electric toothbrush!

:grin: I'm going to find some decent pads for it first.
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: Steve_PD on 14 August 2009, 22:50: Quote from: JulesV6 on 14 August 2009, 21:32
Might as wel superglue a brillo pad to an electric toothbrush!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2009, 22:57: Quote from: Steve_PD on 14 August 2009, 22:50
Quote from: JulesV6 on 14 August 2009, 21:32
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:
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: JC on 15 August 2009, 07:30: Quote from: Rhyso on 14 August 2009, 22:57
Quote from: Steve_PD on 14 August 2009, 22:50
Quote from: JulesV6 on 14 August 2009, 21:32
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:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Looking at buying a Decent polisher
Post by: Jkctr 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: