Electric car polishers

[Alx]

Can anyone recommend a decent one? Had a cheap one in the past from halfrauds which was so shite lol..

 

[Yellow Dave]

http://i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Machine_Polisher.html

check out the car detailing sub forum for loads of advice and recommedations also

 

[Alx]

Kool thanx

 

[muld]

http://i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Kestrel_Dual_Action_Polisher_1.html
I use one of these bad boys, for a beginner it's the way to go imo Unless you want to brave a rotary of course.

 

[Alx]

Is that the best one for an ameture then?

 

[Yellow Dave]

TBH any of the DA machines will be fine for a beginner, all depends on what pads and polish compounds you use.

I went for the above purely as it was the cheapest and I don't intend on using it often

 

[Alx]

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...lverstorm-complete-meguiars-kit/prod_535.html

How does that kit sound?

 

[richy22]

Nope thats a rotary...get a DA if your a noob at this.

 

[domjolly]

I went out and bought that silverline rotary polisher, having never used a machine polisher and it's a piece of piss too use, just don't be stupid with it and you wont do any damage.

 

[richy22]

^^^ Yes I did the same. But there are times when a DA is better. You dont know how much paint is on the car to correct, therefore your more likely to burn through with a Rotary.

Your also assuming most people are like me and you and have a bit of common sense (no dis-respect to the OP!!)

 

[Alx]

Ok so ive been lookin at kits so i can get goin straight away, these are the ones im looking at... i cant decide between then now, so i would greatly appreciate some outside influence..

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...try-hydro-tech-and-menzerna-kit/prod_842.html

http://shop.autobritedirect.co.uk/kestrel-dual-action-polishing-kit---option-2-541-p.asp

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=327&idcategory=22

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=330&idcategory=22

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=328&idcategory=22

Thanx yall!

 

[Alx]

Any1?

 

[Alx]

Please come on guys!

 

[Kane.]

I'd go for the first one tbh as I use menzerna polishes.
Have you got everything else ?

 

[Knuckles]

Theres an orbital sander in my garage that looks very similar to those machine polishers, does the same job I suppose... If I got some polishing pads and a spare panel to practise on, does anyone reckon the orbital will produce the same result as these?

 

[Alx]

I'd go for the first one tbh as I use menzerna polishes.
Have you got everything else ?

Um what else would i need?

 

[Kane.]

Spot pads and smaller backing plates, MF's, clay, clay lube, 3m tape then obviously wax etc.

 

[Alx]

So what it comes with isnt enough ? I dnt really hav any knowledge of detailing...

 

[Dan1587]

http://i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Kestrel_DAS-6_Menz_Kit_1_1.html
Would this be any good, as I am in the need of a polisher too.
I know I will prob need to buy more polishes and pads right?
Ive got all the clay, lube, MF's, 3M tape and some wax.

EDIT: As thats not in stock...
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...as-6-pro-sonus-and-menzerna-kit/prod_677.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...ion-polisher-menzerna-intro-kit/prod_720.html

Is there much difference between the DAS-6 and the Pro?

 

[Alx]

Id like to no the above too..

 

[Yellow Dave]

all the kits will get you started for correction, but you need to prep the panel before machining it. Wash, de tar, clay, plenty of MF clothes for wiping down. after machining the panel should be cleaned or wiped down, then you start on cleansers / glazes / sealants / waxes etc etc etc.

As said all this will have already been asked on the 1st couple of pages of the car detailing sub section.