Machine Polishing

[French Convert]

Buying a new Machine Polisher, Previously had a Black MK4 golf so the paint needed 5 passes before it was even moving swirls.
My 182 is BG, wondering what pad and compound you find the best and how easy it is to mop and polish, how many passes with compound etc.

I've been recommended Megs 105/205 and foam pads and Megs Microfibre compounds too. Told to avoid Chemical Guys as even the compounds have filler (letdown)

Any advice would be good, I've detailed 911s R8s, high end kits, but its my baby so I want it immaculate beyond belief.

 

[rossjacko]

I found the paint on my BG 182 rock hard beyond belief... Much harder than German stuff I've done before. It'll need a serious compounding first and maybe one but probably two refining stages.

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[oVerboost.]

I'd recommend 3M compounds and matching coloured pads, great products that although aren't the cheapest they genuinely work! (Been detailing cars professionally for over 10 years). Green & blue I would start with.

 

[French Convert]

What compound, pad and machine combo do you use?

 

[French Convert]

I found the paint on my BG 182 rock hard beyond belief... Much harder than German stuff I've done before. It'll need a serious compounding first and maybe one but probably two refining stages.

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Apologies, What compound, pad and Machine do you use? Not a rotary fan at all. so would be a DA.

 

[rossjacko]

I used ShineMate pads on a rotary. DA will be fine. I didn't compound it right back, but in places where I needed to I used G3.
I'd recommend either 3M as oVerboost said, or Koch Chemie. Both work well.

 

[Knuckles]

For decent cut and availability, I can't fault G3 scratch remover.

It's my go to polish for removing sanding marks, heavy blemishes and stubborn marks.

 

[andy_coops]

For foam go for Koch Chemie H8 - this can cut and leave a finish ready for LSP.
Use the Meguiars MF system with 101/105 and a drop of DA correction compound. Usually needs refining - I tend to reach for either Rupes UHS or Koch Chemie anti hologram.
These are my go to choices at work and usually cut through pretty much anything.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Menzerna FG400 is a top product for swirl removal.

 

[Austin-182]

Been trying to decide for weeks what machine to buy. The more i read the more i feel confused.

I was set on a das21e but have been told now that a das6pro might be the better option!?!?

Also how do i pick the pads and compounds etc!?!? Ha

I was looking at clean your car as they do kits. Unless anyone can recomend buying seperate items?

Its for a BG 182.

Hellllllp

 

[imprezaworks]

@ADS_V6
@gally @Yellow Dave

 

[Stay Puft]

Ive got a das6pro, simple enough to use, cant fault it.

 

[JamesBryan]

I've got a DAS6 Pro that doesn't get used much anymore that I'd sell to someone on here if they wanted.

Got a few backing plates and unused Meguiars microfibre cutting pads too.

 

[imprezaworks]

For like 50's?

 

[JamesBryan]

For like 50's?

Something like that yeah. Bargain really.

 

[imprezaworks]

Mmm how much delivered to sunny Wirral?

 

[JamesBryan]

Mmm how much delivered to sunny Wirral?

Me personally? 1,000,000 ungandan dollars.

I thought you had a machine?

 

[imprezaworks]

You can pop over, kettles on.

Nah o haven't got one. Borrowed one ages ago.

 

[ADS_V6]

Buy 1 that's a giveaway price
And you got bloody indoor heating etc

 

[JamesBryan]

You can pop over, kettles on.

Nah o haven't got one. Borrowed one ages ago.

Probably be able to come over next Sunday?