Detailing Knowledge

[Tornado GTI]

Hi all

I want to spend some time on my cars bodywork as it has swirl marks. I want to get rid of them and give it a mirror shine, The Meguiars ultimate quick detailer has been amazing but as the weather is getting better I want to get it looking fresh.

The question is dose anyone know of a good, cheep machine polisher and what products would help me get the results that I want?  Is the any shops that could give me some advice on what I would need as I could drive and show them the car?

Or is it just safer to get a professional to do the job for me? And if so how long dose it last after spending I am guessing £120.

would appreciate some knowledge ☺   
 

[dragonfly]

There are plenty of detailers around that could do it for you - but it's not cheap.

A decent DA polisher will cost you £100 - a little more if you buy a kit and pads.

How bad are the swirls/paint?

A quick detailer is only good when you have done the rest of the prep (a good wash, clay, polish and wax).

TONA and Waxamomo on here can also assist in a good starter kit.

[Seanl]

Silverline Rotary - £45 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=silvmp
150mm polishing/finishing pad - £10 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=3m50388
75mm polishing/finishing pad - £4 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=3m50457
DJ basics clay bar - £9 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=BBCB2PC
DJ Lime prime - £13 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=ddjlp
Collinite 845 Wax - £15 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=c845i

Total less than £96 so You've even got change for a few microfibres etc. Read the detailing guides etc, and you cant go wrong. 

[Tornado GTI]

The paint is very good no fading and after a wash comes up very bright, the swirls are not that bad but i really want to see the body work flat and with a glass shine.

Thanks for all the links, will the kit you have made up for me remove the swirls if done right ?

[Jimble]

Silverline Rotary - £45 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=silvmp
150mm polishing/finishing pad - £10 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=3m50388
75mm polishing/finishing pad - £4 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=3m50457
DJ basics clay bar - £9 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=BBCB2PC
DJ Lime prime - £13 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=ddjlp
Collinite 845 Wax - £15 http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=c845i

Total less than £96 so You've even got change for a few microfibres etc. Read the detailing guides etc, and you cant go wrong. 

Missing a few bits n bobs there, you'll need a a backing plate for the 75mm pad, plus polishes/compounds.

[Seanl]

Fair enough with the backing pad, I forgot that! 

But the Lime Prime is effectively a polish as it gives a light cut anyway. 

Alternatively, give Christ at waxamomo a PM and ask if he can put you together a good starter pack for your money. He's very good and will give you a good price on everything. 

[Tornado GTI]

Thanks mate. will do