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Title: is this polisher any good?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 18 March 2012, 18:59
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_189810_langId_-1_categoryId_165640

ive never been keen on these as my sisters ex once left a  huge patch of undercoat bare on the bonnet of her volvo after i assume was over working it
i dont want to spend a fortune as it wont be used regularly.. just wanted to see if it would do the job for a novice?
thanks in advance
shelagh x
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: scarr89 on 18 March 2012, 19:46
A decent dual action sander can be had for ~£100 with pads. That polisher is turd. Not sure if it would be up to the job... :sad:
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: Guy on 19 March 2012, 00:47
DO NOT PURCHASE

for the same money you could buy some decent clay, lube, hand polish and microfibres and end up with better finish

you risk marring your paintwork with one of these machines, with no speed control and such a large polishing area you are asking for all sorts of trouble

you are much much better off saving your pennies and waiting until you can afford to buy a decent dual action polisher with good pads and polishes
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 19 March 2012, 07:21
guy/scar yep your quite right!
thankyou all.. very much appreciated xx
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 19 March 2012, 16:16
MASSSSSSSSIVE thanks Guy.. got the maguires clay kit instead.. looks like a brand new car... so easy to use with amazing results im chuffed i asked now xxxxxxx

after i used it ( shes a 94 M reg)

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/SHELAGH_2007/001-47.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: Guy on 19 March 2012, 17:45
no probs... all you need now is a centrecap and you'll be sorted!  :laugh:


try some hand polish and wax now.. you can keep that paintwork shinier and protected!!   :wink:
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 19 March 2012, 19:29
haha yeah.. i have no idea where that went  :undecided: ( request in my sig ;0) )

Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: Guy on 19 March 2012, 20:43
Quote from: shelaghmk3gti on 19 March 2012, 19:29
haha yeah.. i have no idea where that went  :undecided: ( request in my sig ;0) )


thats why i mentioned it, i'm pin sharp  :wink:
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 20 March 2012, 08:32
you sure are :)
 i meant to ask you guy, what can i use to get the green furry stuff of the roof rubber? dont want to scrub it incase it breaks :/
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: Len on 20 March 2012, 12:38
What ever you do dont look at Wherry's thread, we dont want another burgered car on here! :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 20 March 2012, 12:56
i already did.. hence why i sprayed my lights ...and changed them back sharpish  :laugh: :grin:
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: Guy on 20 March 2012, 14:19
Quote from: shelaghmk3gti on 20 March 2012, 08:32
you sure are :)
 i meant to ask you guy, what can i use to get the green furry stuff of the roof rubber? dont want to scrub it incase it breaks :/

Green furry stuff? Do you mean mould?

Apply some TFR or APC over the area and agitate with a detail brush.. Then jetwash and it should come straight off.

If you are using a garage forecourt jetwash do not use the brush lance.

You can also apply the same technique to door shuts and around boot and bonnet hinge areas which are another mould and dirt collection point.
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 20 March 2012, 17:19
cool thanks,, but no idea what TFR or APC are :undecided:
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: Guy on 20 March 2012, 17:36
Quote from: shelaghmk3gti on 20 March 2012, 17:19
cool thanks,, but no idea what TFR or APC are :undecided:

Traffic Film Remover and All Purpose Cleaner  :smiley:
Title: Re: is this polisher any good?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 20 March 2012, 18:00
oooooooooh yeah i knew that lol xxxx