First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish

[megastream]

I did all the paintwork with it, even used a light pad with fine polish on the gloss black bit between front and rear doors - that was really badly swirled - now perfect black gloss 

I used the polish supplied with the kit to do the black on my wheels but did this by hand, managed to get virtually all the swirls out for deep gloss shine. 

Have a look around this forum for tips and info on products and techniques.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php?s=59a72fcecf06ac3a09e1aa5ab62aa8c2

Word of warning - I'm becoming slightly addicted to car cleanliness now 

[Jimble]

you should have videoed it, I wouldnt mind watching the step from a newbie.....its ok watching on YouTube, they make it look really easy....

I think im gonna have to bite the bullet and buy one....Like you said though, there is so much choice out there. Not sure which to buy for Carbon Steal Grey.

Ps, do you buff bumpers, or just metal work?

Using a DA is dead easy mate! If i could only give one word of warning it would be DON'T LIFT THE MACHINE OFF THE BODY UNTIL IT'S STOPPED!!!! It makes a huge mess!!


And yes you can polish the bumpers but you'll need spot pads.

[pryda]

nice work mate. I wish my paint work on the front bumper looked as healthy as yours mine is stone chip city. guess that's my punishment for driving with my foot to the floor.

I have a Kestrel DAS-6 as well, they're a great polisher and for a very good price. think I paid £60 for mine last year.

I have seen awesome results using 3M Perfect-it III Ultrafina Polish and Auto Finesse Spirit Wax on red cars in the past. maybe worth looking in to.

[Snoopy]

Thats shines

[RocketRossUK]

nice work mate. I wish my paint work on the front bumper looked as healthy as yours mine is stone chip city. guess that's my punishment for driving with my foot to the floor.

I have a Kestrel DAS-6 as well, they're a great polisher and for a very good price. think I paid £60 for mine last year.

I have seen awesome results using 3M Perfect-it III Ultrafina Polish and Auto Finesse Spirit Wax on red cars in the past. maybe worth looking in to.

Is the Kestrel the same polisher just under a different name...looks the same.

Really need to get one soon....just £160 is a bit much now - Want remap and rear LEDs this month 

[dubber36]

Using a DA is dead easy mate! If i could only give one word of warning it would be DON'T LIFT THE MACHINE OFF THE BODY UNTIL IT'S STOPPED!!!! It makes a huge mess!!

How much product are you using? This usually only happens if you have wet the pad too much, or have too much polish.

[pryda]

nice work mate. I wish my paint work on the front bumper looked as healthy as yours mine is stone chip city. guess that's my punishment for driving with my foot to the floor.

I have a Kestrel DAS-6 as well, they're a great polisher and for a very good price. think I paid £60 for mine last year.

I have seen awesome results using 3M Perfect-it III Ultrafina Polish and Auto Finesse Spirit Wax on red cars in the past. maybe worth looking in to.

Is the Kestrel the same polisher just under a different name...looks the same.

Really need to get one soon....just £160 is a bit much now - Want remap and rear LEDs this month 

this is the one you want mate: http://www.vertar.com/car-care-exterior/machine-polishing/Kestrel-DAS-6-Random-Orbital-Polishing-machine/

if you shop around you might be able to find it cheaper.

[Jimble]

Using a DA is dead easy mate! If i could only give one word of warning it would be DON'T LIFT THE MACHINE OFF THE BODY UNTIL IT'S STOPPED!!!! It makes a huge mess!!

How much product are you using? This usually only happens if you have wet the pad too much, or have too much polish.

Generally 5 pea sized blobs per section after the pad is primed so not much, i've only taken it off before stopping once but it meant i had to go over most of car with IPA wipe before i could carry on! Not great.