My first attempt with a DA machine.

[jablitt]

Ok, Finally got around to using my Kestral DA6 today. It was my first time with a detailing machine. I read some guides on detailingworld.com and took my time. Here are some pictures of the process.

Nice and dirty.

Washed using the two bucket method with a microfiber wash mit, a seperate wash mit was used for the wheels. Then dried with a waffle weave towel. Results so far.

Then placed in the garage ready for the machine.

Pictures of swirls under halogen light.

I used a light cut pad with Meguires speed glaze #80. To finish i sealed the paint with Auto Glym extra gloss and then a coat of wax to give a deep shine.

These pictures show a great result in the removal of swirl marks, very please for my first attempt.

Reflection shot of the car roof, takes a bit to get your head round, the garage door was open and so was above the car. The halogen light picks up some dust that has already settled.

Went to take some pictures outside but surprise surprise, it was raining and dark!! (Excuse the lack of tyre gel, haven't put any on yet).

 

[Alastair.]

paint work looks stunning

 

[Ian]

My car needs doing so badly

Great work bud, a lot of work gone into that.

 

[Russ.]

Looks stunning mate. The more i see these threads the more i want a machine polisher although my cars still looking god from when middo gave it a good going over not so long ago.

Is there much difference between the kestrel and megs polishers would the experts say?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Wow, nice work for a first attempt! Its making me want to get one even more now!!

Ahhhh, I hate decisions!

Was it easy to do? How long did it take to do the whole car?

 

[Rich]

Looks good,nice level of correction for a mild combo- the EGP won't bond that well to the #80 so don't expect it to be as durable as it should.

 

[Gally]

Looks good,nice level of correction for a mild combo- the EGP won't bond that well to the #80 so don't expect it to be as durable as it should.

forum user treen! your is advice is no longer welcome in detailing.

 

[Rich]

Bye !

 

[jablitt]

Looks stunning mate. The more i see these threads the more i want a machine polisher although my cars still looking god from when middo gave it a good going over not so long ago.

Is there much difference between the kestrel and megs polishers would the experts say?

There isn't much difference between the two machines. the Meguires one costs a little bit more but comes in a proper case which the Kestral doesnt. the main reason i went for the Kestral is because they have a service and repair centre in the UK which Meguires don't.

Wow, nice work for a first attempt! Its making me want to get one even more now!!

Ahhhh, I hate decisions!

Was it easy to do? How long did it take to do the whole car?

Yeah, it was fairly easy to get to grips with. it took me about 5 hours to machine the whole car. but i recon it wouldnt take so long with more experience.

Looks good,nice level of correction for a mild combo- the EGP won't bond that well to the #80 so don't expect it to be as durable as it should.

Thanks for the advice, i was thinking of getting a better sealant, what do you recommend?

 

[Waitey]

Looks good,nice level of correction for a mild combo- the EGP won't bond that well to the #80 so don't expect it to be as durable as it should.

Sorry to Hi-Jack but Rich do you still want a 2" pug sport? PM me.

 

[Rich]

Sorry to Hi-Jack but Rich do you still want a 2" pug sport? PM me.

Ta - Still undecided as to what I am doing yet.

Thanks for the advice, i was thinking of getting a better sealant, what do you recommend?

The EGP is a good sealant just needed SRP after the #80 to allow it to bond.

 

[AlexG]

What sort of speeds do people use on machines? I have a rotary which i got off my dad but i have only ever used it with srp. It goes at 2000-2500rpm. ?

 

[BREMBO]

Awesome mate

Do enjoy a good cleaning thread, the beading is kool!

 

[Rich]

What sort of speeds do people use on machines? I have a rotary which i got off my dad but i have only ever used it with srp. It goes at 2000-2500rpm. ?

Just got one speed ?

 

[The Boosh!]

good first attempt that mate!

Cant wait to do mine! Just got all this new stuff through:
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=387395

Did you just use megs #80 then seal or did you refine it after with another polish?

 

[AlexG]

Just got one speed ?

No it has a switch so its either 2000rpm or 2500rpm, its quite old skool but im just wondering whether its a bit industrial?

 

[Rich]

Bit too fast to refine the finish properly.

 

[VIICarCare]

great results matie

 

[RichCup]

Nice work! Just remember than #80 does contain fillers, but nowhere near as much as SRP!

As for repairs, when my G220 broke I dropped them an email and they replaced it straight away :approve:

 

[jablitt]

good first attempt that mate!

Cant wait to do mine! Just got all this new stuff through:
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=387395

Did you just use megs #80 then seal or did you refine it after with another polish?

i just used the megs #80 then sealed it then put on some wax. i'm sure i'll refine my methods with more use.

your collection of cleaning stuff looks good. similar to mine.

Nice work! Just remember than #80 does contain fillers, but nowhere near as much as SRP!

As for repairs, when my G220 broke I dropped them an email and they replaced it straight away :approve:

interesting, i'd heard bad things about when other peoples G220's had broken and difficulties with not having a service centre in the UK.

 

[Renault Davey Boy]

how much was the polisher dude?

 

[jablitt]

how much was the polisher dude?

i think it was around the £150 mark, i got it from www.i4detailing.com. you get a 7.5% discount as a member of cliosport.

 

[Mark One]

(Excuse the lack of tyre gel, haven't put any on yet).

Quite alright, do try harder next time though.



looks mint mate, love it

 

[Tigger]

Sparkling 1st effort keeping it that way now is a job-n-a half!

 

[YorkshireDaz]

Looks stunning!! Just looks like mine