Halfords 240v Car Polisher

[Mellordon]

Hi all

Has anyone used/bought the 240v Halfords Car Polisher (£29.99 last time I looked)? I am wondering if it is a wise investment or whether good 'ol elbow grease is still the best way to get the Corolla gleaming so I can finally sell it and start looking for my future Clio 182?

If not, does anyone know of other polishers worth spending my money on?

Any advice greatfully received!

Cheers!

 

[The Hoff]

Wouldn't waste your time or money.

 

[Bluebeard]

I'd rather eat 2999 1p pieces to be honest.

 

[veaney]

I'd rather eat 2999 1p pieces to be honest.

lol?

 

[Rich]

It will be only of use to apply or remove waxes. Will be no good to actually polish with or correct any defects, you little finger will have more power !

 

[A18XHO]

i dont see how it could be crap? it spins the same as any other polisher so dont see what could be so bad

 

[Bluebeard]

^^As soon as you apply any sort of pressure, it will just stop rotating.

Thus rendering a rotary polisher useless!!

 

[Rich]

lol - it has no real power to actually polish! As said it will apply and remove waxes saving you some minor effort if your lazy. Don't try and actually polish with it though.

 

[Ali]

On a s**t car it will make a noticeable gain...But in the longrun it's not worth it.

 

[Rich]

Even on the above - I reckon I could still do better by hand ....

 

[mattjk]

I just had a look on the website it doesnt tell you anything about it mainly because its not made for enthusiasts like us but the average joe. If your serious you wanna either get a PC a megs polisher or adapt an DA sander for polishing.

I got a PC not so long back and im pretty happy with it but there not cheap

 

[Mellordon]

Well that's a clear NO then!!!

Cheers for the advice - I'll stick to elbow grease and save my money.

Cheers all!