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Cheers for the link Dave - luckily my mate has both lent me his DAS and fixed my DAS6PRO for me my stripping it and swapping the stripped threaded shaft. Happy days.

aucky Decent machines for the price though! Looking at the Flex DA - but just how much 'better' is this compared to the Pro? http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/flex-power-tools/positive-drive-orbital-polisher-xc-3401-vrg.aspx

So - managed to break my DAS6 Pro today and need a replacement this week - any superior models worth considering? (DA only) or stick with the Pro?

Cheers for the replies. Followed up this morning with LC tangerine pad / Megs 205 / DAS6 PRO - waiting for the sun to hit the panels before I judge - not bad though (bar the typical BMW orange peel effect) :

I ensure they're spurred well after each pass as per recommendations. Once 2 panels are completed they're washed well and dried, ready for the next use. Always ensure they're primed, and always ensure just a couple of dots of polish on each working area - which is kept small at 18x18" roughly...

I'll give it a go - however, reading on Meguiars own site and also Polished Bliss, you don't work the same with as with foam pads - speed 1 to spread paint then straight up to speed 4 / 5 for a few passes - done. Never had this problem before on my previous black cars!

So, first time I've used the Meguairs Microfibre DA system.....only used the cutting pads and compound so far. Wholr it's achieved I'd say around 70% correction - it's also inficted awful hologram / marring streaks over all the paint? :( Only used in the shade first thing before temps rise -...

I've been out in this car. Mental.

Yeah I love it with the top down! Paid top end for it at 12850, but got all the spec I wanted plus low mileage :)

In that case i'll get some clean non pressed plates ordered then! Not my thing. Wanted a semi-permamant coating that I can treat as another clear coat and apply waxes / BSD QD on top of. A bit nervous about applying it though. Also it's one of the most resistant coats to water etching...

Each to their own. They have BSAU standard, manufacturer and postcode on them and as reflective as stock plates along with correct spacing and sizing. Full paint correction planned this next week, and the paint will be protected with Opti-Coat 2.0.

Cheers.

So, I ordered some pressed metal number plates and exhaust tips (Machine Monkey special) this week - plates arrived today :). Old vs new : DSC_0094 by DEAF N1NJA, on Flickr And fitted : DSC_0100 by DEAF N1NJA, on Flickr DSC_0104 by DEAF N1NJA, on Flickr

I think i'll play it safe and order a Dooka and a MF madness - cheers pal :)

Microfiber madness seem to be 'the' company of the moment. I can't decide between another Dooka pad, Car-pro mitt or MF madness mitt.

Megs Hyper wash / CarChem for me.

Pretty cool vid :

After seemingly fcuking up the g1 application, i'm slightly nervous when it comes to applying the Opti-Coat :(

Not your typical beading shot - Gtechniq i1 on the hood of the Z4 :

Applied Gtechniq g1 to the glass and i1 to the hood of the shed.

Ordered the wrong pads from PB - got the Meguiars micro fibre finishing discs instead if cutting discs. Ffs!

Got it in one!

R5 > Uno Exaclty what i've been doing!

Another member from Derby (Alvaston) here. Welcome to the forum - smart looking flamer!

Bloody manager at work opened his door into my new (to me) Z4 this morning and denied it - fuming :( Been an expensive week as had to resupply on a few bits ... - OptiCoat 2.0 - Sonus Der Wunder towels x 4 - Valet Pro Citrus degreaser - Meguiars MF cutting compound - Meguairs small MF cutting...

Which Menz polish / CG pads would you guys say for BMW paint? Not much in the way of swirls and RDS - but lots of holograms present. Used these brands before on Renault paint, but thought BMW paint was harder.... Will be using the DAS Pro.

I thought I recognised the plate! Awesome car and spec - Marks a top bloke, sorted no end of problems out on my R26. What's he replaced the Megane with?

Used white vinegar and nothing else when washing the drying towel and other MFs today - will see if this works, though i'm buying a 'Purple monster' edgeless drying towel swell anyway. Also ordered a 5L coconut scented container and 1L cola scented container of CarChem shampoo via DW group buy...

Sounds like you've got your priorities right though! Thankyou. Yes it's the 265bhp variant :)