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Title: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: lloydGTI on 02 June 2010, 12:57
Hi all

I was just wondering if a Clarke CP180 - 1300W Electric Sander & Polisher (230V) is ideal for a complete beginner??

Don't worry i don't plan to take it straight to my car as i know i could do some damage. If the above is no then could someone point me in the direction of a good polisher.

Also my old man has a selection of grinders and sanders in his garage as he his a builder, can these be used or are they to powerful? Does it need to between a certain watt?

Thanks
L
Title: Re: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: richw911 on 02 June 2010, 20:19
Not really DA is recommended for beginners tbh  :smiley:
Title: Re: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: Dan J on 02 June 2010, 23:40
as said above a DA is best for begginers to polishing, rotorys that are specificly for car polishing have variable speed settings, the current ones on the market have starting speeds of around 4/700rpm's and top out at around 3000/3200rpm's.
Title: Re: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: SI74 on 03 June 2010, 12:22
Have a look at Meguiars G220 Dual Action Polishing Machine Or DAS-6 PRO Dual Action Polisher.
Title: Re: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: Dan J on 03 June 2010, 12:31
yep as above! go to www.waxamomo.co.uk to find the above machines
Title: Re: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: Dawnskaybug on 03 June 2010, 22:12
Porter Cable 7424 FTW!! you need a transformer because its 110V
Title: Re: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: waxamomo on 03 June 2010, 22:21
Not too sure on your budget, but the G220 is a bargain at the moment at £99.95
Title: Re: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: Guy on 03 June 2010, 23:31
Quote from: Purple Haze on 03 June 2010, 12:31
yep as above! go to www.waxamomo.co.uk to find the above machines

waxamomo don't sell the DAS-6 PRO  :sad:  I guess Chris might be able to update us if this is going to be stocked soon?
Title: Re: A good polisher for beginner??
Post by: waxamomo on 04 June 2010, 18:33
Quote from: Guy on 03 June 2010, 23:31
Quote from: Purple Haze on 03 June 2010, 12:31
yep as above! go to www.waxamomo.co.uk to find the above machines

waxamomo don't sell the DAS-6 PRO  :sad:  I guess Chris might be able to update us if this is going to be stocked soon?

Maybe, I am in touch with the factory that makes them, but i'm not making any promises.