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Title: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2013, 14:09

I am thinking about getting a polisher in a couple months. 

As a complete novice, what is the best type to go for  - Dual Action, Rotary or Orbital.  I've read that a DA is probably better for a beginner?   Any recommendations?

Also any advice on pads will be appreciated - Paintwork is in good condtion so no major correction required  :smiley:

Thanks

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: Dan J on 10 June 2013, 18:23

Yes DA's are better for beginners with no machine experience,
There's some good kits here to suite different budgets http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Kestrel_DAS-6_Dual_Action_Machine_Polisher_1.html

Or these
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Deltalyo_DAS6_POWER_PLUS_850w_1.html

 

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: MonkeyP on 10 June 2013, 19:33

Here's (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/prod_673.html) a link to the DA i have. to be honest a rotary isn't as scary as you would think. you just have to get your technique otherwise it may take you longer.

Oh also use the code DAS6GROUPBUY and that will get you £15 discount.

Oh on the pads front i would say 3M, Chemical guys or Dodo Juice Fin Pads.

What polish are you looking to use?

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: scarr89 on 10 June 2013, 21:07

DA for rookie is the sensible option.

I'd get some chemical guys or the 3M pads, personally. I have the megs pads and am not that keen on them. The 3M pads and polish work well together and are easy to use for stepping up the cut etc.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: JamesR27 on 10 June 2013, 21:20

I have been looking at DA aswell.

I was wondering about a dodo juice buff daddy? What do people think of that?

I found it here

http://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/polishing-machines/dodo-juice-buff-daddy-dual-action-machine-polisher/flypage_images.tpl.html

I am also getting confused with kits for pads and products. I was thinking of dodo juice lime prime. What products do people use?

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2013, 21:54

Thanks guys for the advice and suggestions  :cool:  DA is the way to go then.

Not sure which polish yet but will do some research.

Also interested to hear what people think of the DJ Buff Daddy.

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 10 June 2013, 22:08

Quote from: JamesR27 on 10 June 2013, 21:20

I have been looking at DA aswell.

I was wondering about a dodo juice buff daddy? What do people think of that?

I found it here

http://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/polishing-machines/dodo-juice-buff-daddy-dual-action-machine-polisher/flypage_images.tpl.html

I am also getting confused with kits for pads and products. I was thinking of dodo juice lime prime. What products do people use?

I went for Poorboys SSR1 for removing swirls was going to go for Lime Prime but read somewhere it can leave a greasy mess. Then its going to be topped with Poorboys EX-P Sealant and topped with Poorbots Natty Paste Red Wax. Hopefully all machine applied.

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: Obbzi on 23 June 2013, 21:07

Thinking about getting a DA myself after looking at some of the pics people have been putting up on here  :cool:

Not a clue where to start so might just go middle of the road and see what the results are like  :smiley:

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: Obbzi on 23 June 2013, 21:26

After doing a quick bit of googling ebay etc, there are a lot of cheapo machine polishers out there (Halfords own, RAC etc) and I cant see what the difference is going to be really. But after learnign from past experiences I am not going to go cheapo or top of the range straight away, I will go middle of the road and get a DA polisher for about £100, use it a couple of times then put it in the garage with my radio controlled boat, radio controlled nitro car, golf clubs, mountain bike, swing ball etc etc  :grin:

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: JamesR27 on 23 June 2013, 21:37

I am getting this for my birthday off the Mrs

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/ecom-prodshow/ddbdop.html

I think a DAS 6 one might suit you well. The Dodo Juice one is essentially a DAS 6. I just liked the bag and like their products.

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: Rhyso on 23 June 2013, 21:40

The cheap Halfords ones are only good for inflicting swirls

The DA's etc give you greater control and are more powerful

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2013, 22:52

I've just invested in a Meguiars G220 V2 DA (£139 on Amazon) Have yet to use it, but looks substantial and easy enough to operate.  Wouldn't have risked getting a cheapo one.

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: Obbzi on 23 June 2013, 23:17

Quote from: JamesR27 on 23 June 2013, 21:37

I am getting this for my birthday off the Mrs

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/ecom-prodshow/ddbdop.html

I think a DAS 6 one might suit you well. The Dodo Juice one is essentially a DAS 6. I just liked the bag and like their products.

Yeah that is top of my list at the moment  :smiley:

Title: Re: Polishers - recommendations?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 25 June 2013, 19:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2013, 22:52

I've just invested in a Meguiars G220 V2 DA (£139 on Amazon) Have yet to use it, but looks substantial and easy enough to operate.  Wouldn't have risked getting a cheapo one.

I can +1 that and have used it, seems like it could last for years.