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Title: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: sketchy63 on 04 February 2013, 13:12

Im looking at buying a machine polisher, but its new to me and not sure what i should be looking for  :laugh:

I have a budget of around £100-150

Also what pads would i need? i have read the guides but its still a little confusing

thanks :)

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: Mr Blue on 04 February 2013, 14:28

A Dual Action is nice but takes forever to machine swirls out. If you are new to machine polishing then
DAS-6 Pro is the most common DA.

Experienced then buy a rotary with 3M pads (keeping it simple)

look here:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/cleanyoucar-ep801-compact-rotary-polisher/ep801-rotary-polisher-menzerna-kit/prod_875.html

Then speak to Waxamomo which is a forum sponsor. They will match up a kit for you within the budget.

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/ecom-catshow/machines.html

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: sketchy63 on 04 February 2013, 15:30

Thanks, can you use normal car stuff, such as auto finesse? or does it have to be specifically for machine polishers?

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: SI74 on 04 February 2013, 15:33

Dont look past the Dodo Juice Buff Daddy DA.

For best results your better with a polish that will work with a machine.

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: Adrena1in on 07 February 2013, 19:39

I'm looking to perhaps get into car detailing, (purely as a hobby), so just bought a Meguiars G220v2 with two pads, (Polisher and Finisher), and a bottle of Meguiars Ultimate Compound.  Have ended up with about 15 micro-fibre cloths chucked in.

I'm hoping it'll be appropriate to get me started and to help maintain my and my other half's newish cars.  If I don't get on with it I'll let you know...it'll be within your budget!  :)

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: sketchy63 on 08 February 2013, 22:24

Quote from: Adrena1in on 07 February 2013, 19:39

I'm looking to perhaps get into car detailing, (purely as a hobby), so just bought a Meguiars G220v2 with two pads, (Polisher and Finisher), and a bottle of Meguiars Ultimate Compound.  Have ended up with about 15 micro-fibre cloths chucked in.

I'm hoping it'll be appropriate to get me started and to help maintain my and my other half's newish cars.  If I don't get on with it I'll let you know...it'll be within your budget!  :)

That would be great :)

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: SI74 on 09 February 2013, 10:31

Quote from: Adrena1in on 07 February 2013, 19:39

I'm looking to perhaps get into car detailing, (purely as a hobby), so just bought a Meguiars G220v2 with two pads, (Polisher and Finisher), and a bottle of Meguiars Ultimate Compound.  Have ended up with about 15 micro-fibre cloths chucked in.

I'm hoping it'll be appropriate to get me started and to help maintain my and my other half's newish cars.  If I don't get on with it I'll let you know...it'll be within your budget!  :)

You might meed some sort of cutting pad aswell and a few different levels of polish.

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: Adrena1in on 09 February 2013, 17:05

Quote from: SI74 on 09 February 2013, 10:31

You might meed some sort of cutting pad aswell and a few different levels of polish.

Yeah, I've been looking at a 7" Cutting pad, and also perhaps a smaller set for the slightly trickier areas.  Plus I'll check out some other compounds.

There's a lot to learn...

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: SI74 on 09 February 2013, 20:39

Yea for sure and you might even find that your never done buying pads and polish.  Get some cutting pads for jobs the polishing pad can't do and some spot pads for round the boot, just remember you'll need a smaller backing plate aswell for them.

Title: Re: Machine polisher, which one?
Post by: Adrena1in on 10 February 2013, 10:35

The smaller, 4"pads came with a backing plate.