Author Topic: Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220  (Read 4066 times)

Offline stevengeelan

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Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220
« on: 01 October 2009, 19:29 »
I'm going to buy a dual action machine polisher sometime soon and I'm looking for some advice.

There is a considerable price difference between the two polishers named in the title, is there much of a difference between them?

What does everyone recommend and where to get it from(ie the best deal with pads and polishes)?


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Re: Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220
« Reply #1 on: 02 October 2009, 09:25 »
www.elitecarcare.co.uk do machine and pad/polish deals;)

i cant comment on the da's because i own and use a rotory and have done for 14yrs.   
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Re: Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220
« Reply #2 on: 02 October 2009, 14:41 »
I had the Kestrel from CleanYourCar with Menzerna polishes!


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Re: Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220
« Reply #4 on: 03 October 2009, 14:53 »
www.elitecarcare.co.uk do machine and pad/polish deals;)

i cant comment on the da's because i own and use a rotory and have done for 14yrs.   

I'm new to machine polishing so I'm not too keen on going straight to a rotary.   :embarassed: A da will do me for the moment.

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Re: Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220
« Reply #5 on: 03 October 2009, 14:54 »
I had the Kestrel from CleanYourCar with Menzerna polishes!

Same :)

Great piece of kit!

Looks like this is what I'll go for, unless anyone else has anything to contribute to the other side....

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Re: Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220
« Reply #6 on: 16 October 2009, 11:21 »
I had the Kestrel from CleanYourCar with Menzerna polishes!

Me too, except I got mine from i4detailing.

I have had good results using a borrowed Porter Cable, so will be interested to see how the Kestral fairs for the first time this weekend.
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Re: Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220
« Reply #7 on: 16 October 2009, 16:29 »
I have a G220 and have used a Kestrel which I find slightly heavier.  Both a good machines and a great way to get into machine polishing. Just listen to your mp3 player as you work the panel!

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Re: Kestral DAS-6 vs Meguiars G220
« Reply #8 on: 16 October 2009, 16:51 »
We currently only stock the G220, however the Kestrel will be in stock in the next week or so. I'll be putting some kits together as soon as they are in, I think you will find our prices very competitive, especially with the forum discount  :wink:

I'll admit to never trying the Kestral, but it gets great reviews. I own a G220 and have corrected a fair few cars with it, haven't really got a bad word to say against it.

Definatly go for a DA before a Rotary.

Chris