Kestrel DAS-6 Rotary Polisher

[Beef-Mc]

Has anybody bought one of these to try out, there cheaper than a G220.

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

Anyone used one and know if it's worth the money?

 

[Middo]

i've heard pretty good things about it and tbh whats the alternative? the G220, which seems to be very hit or miss over whether you get a good one.

 

[RussZS]

You also get 7.5% off

It's going to be great value for the money - will probably be as good as a G220. I think a few on DW have them and approve.

 

[Soph]

What about the cheaper one, the SIM-180?

 

[RussZS]

That's a Rotary - dangerous in the hands of a novice. Technically 'better' at correction, but you should go for a DA if it's your first machine, ideally.

 

[Soph]

That's a Rotary - dangerous in the hands of a novice. Technically 'better' at correction, but you should go for a DA if it's your first machine, ideally.

Didn't notice, wouldn't get a rotary, would put holes i the car!

 

[Beef-Mc]

7.5% off, those words I do like to hear.

Just wondered if these were more reliable than the 220's as I've heard of a few being sent back.

 

[BRUN]

doesnt seem to mention anything about the speeds ?.....or am i blind

 

[pete_clio]

Didn't notice, wouldn't get a rotary, would put holes i the car!

only if your an idiot and ignore common sense.

I personally hate DA and have never used one. started on a normal buff.

 

[7MAT]

Some more DA info for you;

1= 2500 opm
2= 3200 opm
3= 3900 opm
4= 4600 opm
5= 5500 opm
6= 6500 opm

Same speeds as the G220, although the G220 has a bit more power at 550w compared to the Kestrel at 500w.

Kestrel's come with a 1yr warranty - just like the G220. Kestrel also have a repair / service centre here in the UK.

Regards

Matt

 

[Rich]

Some more DA info for you;

1= 2500 opm
2= 3200 opm
3= 3900 opm
4= 4600 opm
5= 5500 opm
6= 6500 opm

Same speeds as the G220, although the G220 has a bit more power at 550w compared to the Kestrel at 500w.

Kestrel's come with a 1yr warranty - just like the G220. Kestrel also have a repair / service centre here in the UK.

Regards

Matt

That would be the thing that would make my mind up if I was buying today.

 

[Beef-Mc]

What are your opinions on it Mat?

 

[Nick_P]

So, THE question, is it any good? Suitable for a beginner that just wants to get rid of some swirls etc?

 

[mradam87]

Quite interested to find out about this one too cause I'm looking to get one, but have never used a polishing machine before so would the kestrel DAS-6 Sonus Kit Dual Action Machine Polisher kit on that page be any good?

 

[BioHzrd]

What are your opinions on it Mat?

Your actualy gonna clean your car ?!!

 

[Beef-Mc]

Your actualy gonna clean your car ?!!

Back in your box you.

Car will be cleaned in time for new year!

 

[Michael172]

So, THE question, is it any good? Suitable for a beginner that just wants to get rid of some swirls etc?

Yer itll be fine.

As a beginner you might struggle with hollograms (sp?) though with it being a rotary but im sure youll soon learn.

 

[Nick_P]

Yer itll be fine.

As a beginner you might struggle with hollograms (sp?) though with it being a rotary but im sure youll soon learn.

But is not a rotary? is it?

 

[BioHzrd]

Back in your box you.

Car will be cleaned in time for new year!

2009 or 2010.....:rasp:

 

[mradam87]

Rotary? Duel Action??

Can someone explain the difference please lol

 

[BioHzrd]

 

[Gary-Lew]

I have just ordered the Kestrel DA S-6 with
Meguiar's Speed Glaze #80
Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner/Polish #83
5" Backing plate
Meguiars Softbuff 6.5" Cutting Pad
Meguiars Softbuff 6.5" Polishing Pad
Meguiars Softbuff 6.5" Finishing Pad
3M 3434 masking tapes
3.5" DA spot Backing plate
Sonus 4" SFX-1 spot pad
Sonus 4" SFX-2 spot pad
Sonus 4" SFX-3 spot pad

Looking forward to my first attempt at machine polishing .

Should be here tomorrow or wed

 

[nickl360]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I take it you wouldn't use the 5" backing plate with the 4" Sonus pads?

 

[BioHzrd]

No the 5" is used with the 6.5" pad and the 3.5" plate is for the 4"

 

[Gary-Lew]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I take it you wouldn't use the 5" backing plate with the 4" Sonus pads?

No you would'nt mate