Polishers..Talk to me!

[richy22]

Been wanting to get a DA for aggggeeeesss but I do not know which one I should go for.

I have heard good things about the G220 and also the Das-6. Matt has the DAS-6 back in stock but god knows what kit I should buy (3 options)

Likewise on CYC they do the menzerna kit as well.

As im a cheapskate I reckon id rather go with the cheaper DAS-6 option but is the Sonus stuff good? Or should/would Menz be better???

Confuzzled

Any advice would be grand

 

[Gally]

HE'LL be along in a minute.

 

[richy22]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Nasty man

 

[JD]

Sonus stuff is still the original and best for me.

I would personally get the Das-6 with a sonus kit if poss.

The PC has last me five years, not a foot wrong, so would still recommend these very highly. Only downsides are that it hasn't got a D handle and is apparently a little bit more difficult to control due to the vibrations.

 

[Justin]

I bought the G220 menzerna kit, and its been great!

 

[-J-]

Alright Richy,

I am in same Boat, been wanting one for a while, think this is teh kit I am going for -

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...polisher-sonus-and-menzerna-kit/prod_525.html

 

[richy22]

Bang goes more money

Still I spose it better than sitting in my bank so dodgy bankers can lose it for me

 

[Sym0n]

I've just bought a DAS-6, didn't bother with a kit though as I've got more than enough products to work with. Got a selection of LC 6.5" and 4" CCS pads.

And I'm now off to go play...

 

[JD]

Good man

Not want to meet me then I take it

 

[JD]

Alright Richy,

I am in same Boat, been wanting one for a while, think this is teh kit I am going for -

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...polisher-sonus-and-menzerna-kit/prod_525.html

That is ideal, but if I may add, you will need spot pads, pot pad backing plate and an extension wire.

Also please do not forget to buy some 3M tape people!!

 

[richy22]

I got sellotape

 

[Sym0n]

Good man

Not want to meet me then I take it

Always . Just didn't want to infect you...or puke all over myself driving to Watford Gap lol.

There will be a time though my sweet, such as Trax if you're going (pretend that you have a choice lol) or for something else that I'll ping you about in a bit to see if you're available.

XOXO

 

[JD]

Lol, you would!

On a serious note, you will need the afore mentioned, as well as things like MFs, applicators, sealents, waxes, etc etc.

Not putting you off but there is reason most don't buy and come to detailers like the Scottish lot and I. My first full on kit was just shy of £350 incl waxes, trim products, detailers, MFs, applicators, pads, tape, sealent, glass stuff etc etc etc.

 

[JD]

Always . Just didn't want to infect you...or puke all over myself driving to Watford Gap lol.

There will be a time though my sweet, such as Trax if you're going (pretend that you have a choice lol) or for something else that I'll ping you about in a bit to see if you're available.

XOXO

Lol, I feel for you mate, looooonnnng text about you throwing up!

Ping me baby. Trax is in a couple of weeks me thinks and I am busy next three weekends

 

[db]

Bang goes more money

Still I spose it better than sitting in my bank so dodgy bankers can lose it for me

Don't buy one... pay me to do your car... you save money and energy... i get some beer money... everyone's a winner

 

[JD]

Haha, fishiiiiiiiiing






(I've heard he uses a drill with a make-shift sand paper attachment, then charges 300000 ruppees)

 

[richy22]

Don't buy one... pay me to do your car... you save money and energy... i get some beer money... everyone's a winner

Might get you to do mine soon actually but id like to start doing it in my spare time maybe...then I get beer money too

Oh price??? PM if need be just so I got a rough idea!

 

[JD]

No offense to anyone in this thread, especially Richy, but I love the way everyone just wants to pick this up in their spare time and then do other people's cars.

It took me about 18 months or more to be confident enough in what I was doing to make sure I did not cause any damage and was able to provide a full service/get it done in the allotted time.

I really would advise anyone starting out to practise on a spare panel first. Then to do your own car a couple of times, then maybe family and friends, then when you are sure of yourself to move on to offering out services.

And not naming any names but a chap was talking to me the other day about doing it "just as a summer job" this summer before starting Uni. It just cannot be done. You cannot learn the ins and outs of detailing properly in such a small amount of time!!

 

[richy22]

No offense to anyone in this thread, especially Richy, but I love the way everyone just wants to pick this up in their spare time and then do other people's cars.

It took me about 18 months or more to be confident enough in what I was doing to make sure I did not cause any damage and was able to provide a full service/get it done in the allotted time.

I really would advise anyone starting out to practise on a spare panel first. Then to do your own car a couple of times, then maybe family and friends, then when you are sure of yourself to move on to offering out services.

And not naming any names but a chap was talking to me the other day about doing it "just as a summer job" this summer before starting Uni. It just cannot be done. You cannot learn the ins and outs of detailing properly in such a small amount of time!!

Aye one of my friends was banging on about this recently.

I love cleaning my car, id rather try it out myself with a polisher as that way if I f**k it up I only have myself to blame..if a mate did it and something went tits up that puts you in a difficult situation...im sure you guys have had a few brown pants moments??

Id like to give it a go myself on mine/my missus's..I could get good at it, likewise I could be s**t at it!

 

[JD]

The idea of these machines is that people are able to do it themselves. If they f**k it up then they have no one to blame but themselves. But this does let in people to a skill that is quite difficult to get used to.

I would much rather take my car to a garage/someone who knows what they are doing and spend some £££ than shear off a bolt or cause more issues that could result in far more £££ being spent on fixing a problem.

Like I say, nothing written here is getting at people in the slightest, just food for though to all those out there that are buying these machines and don't know what they are doing!

 

[JD]

Oh and Richy, the only brown pants moment is usually time or lack there of

One moment was not being able to get wet sanding marks out from about three years ago on one of the RS Audis rear 3/4 :S:S:S:S:S They came out but took fooking ages!

 

[richy22]

Reminds me of that guy with the black gold 1*2 and the sandpaper marks! Remember??!! American Car wash??

How about you let me do yours as my first attempt!

Seriously though I would only ever (if I did get good/competent with it) do a random mates car or something. Not worth the hassle to me anyway doing others. Family friends would be ware it'd stay.

 

[JD]

Yeah, Tim, I was meant to be doing his car last weekend but obv the emergency with my GF meant I had to cancel on him on Friday

Mate, come round and practise and I'll practise my hand brake turns/doughnuts with yours

 

[richy22]

Your on You can also practice rally jumping too if you want and off road drifting??

 

[JD]

Was just thinking of filling it with water to see how water tight it is?

 

[ben_p]

I wouldnt touch other peoples car without my PTG, spesh with the rotary! you would have a to be a complete dork to strike through with a DA lol

 

[JD]

Has happened but VERY rarely and usually after a respray on certain panels!

 

[db]

No brown moments yet... but I don't want to temp fate as I've been asked to do the neighbours Maserati GranTurismo at the end of the summer...

 

[JD]

Mate, snap, black one next door, anthra wheels, red brakes, gorgeous car! Cannot wait! Sept is going to be a good month with two R8s as well!

 

[db]

Sounds like you've got the harder one... mine's silver! :rasp:

 

[JD]

Barsteward, I see him washing it every Sat morning when I go out to play tennis. Sponge, one bucket in sight :S

 

[db]

Any ideas how hard the paint is on these monsters? Never seen my neighbour wash his... wheels look a nightmare! It's used as a commuter along with his Range Rover Sport and Jag XF which he also wants doing. Both Silver too!! LOL

 

[JD]

FFS with the silver cars!

Not a clue chap, going to use the normal method of going up rather started out harsh. Seen the paint, isn't too marred, but it is only about 4 months old. Black always looks worse than most.

This reminds me, I have a thread to write up tonight. Had a project Porsche in the garage for the last few weeks, finished it last night.

 

[db]

Nice one... get it posted up.

 

[JD]

Will do later lad, I'll PM link you.

 

[Paul.]

jamie has hit the nail on the head in this post:hail:

 

[RussZS]

Has happened but VERY rarely and usually after a respray on certain panels!

Must have been a dodgy job? The paint and clearcoat is almost always a LOT thicker after a respray!

 

[Sym0n]

Well I'm back...and knackered lol.

I started at 10:30 and finished at 19:30. Beating my previous record by two hour pmsl.

n00b views, it's easy...as long as you have the previous knowledge of detailing by hand, the right products, pads, time and patience. Oh and have read LOTS.

Now I'm not going to lie and say I've got 100% correction, I don't think that's possible with a RO TBH, but it's much better than anything I've been able to get done by hand and well I am s**t HOT at detailing by hand FLOL! It's no where near the quality of JD, Ali or any other experienced and good detailer but for a first effort I'm more than happy. Although when I first cracked on with it this morning I was pissed off as it didn't seem to be doing anything that I couldn't of done by hand...until I switched up the pads .

Would I do it for someone else? Probably not, well not right now anyway. I'll practise on my Dad's and sister's cars first and then possibly do one of my mates if they ask. It's not that I don't feel confident that I couldn't give some else's car a good going over, but because I don't have enough experience to take peoples cash in exchange for a minty mint detailed car...nor do I have the time TBH. Plus I'd need to expand my products as I only carry stuff primarily for silver cars, yeah I could use it on other colours but it wouldn't get the best out of the paint.

Anyway examples of today's work. This is after a wash, clay, polish, glaze and seal. No wax on there atm as I was hungry, sunburnt and tired. So that's on the list for tomorrow.

Bonnet

Roof

Jamie, Trax isn't until September mate (6th IIRC). The other thing, which I've still not asked you about is this Saturday weather dependant.

 

[RussZS]

Nice work!

What did you use?

 

[Sym0n]

Thanks.

Errm

2BM
Duragloss #901
i4d Uber orange clay
Smartwax Miracle Dryer (easily the bestest MF towel I've EVER used)
Kestrel DAS-6
Clearkote Vanilla Moose Hand Wax
LC 6.5" and 4" white pads (did nowt lol)
LC 6.5" and 4" orange pads
Poorboys White Diamond glaze
LC 6.5" and 4" black pads
Poorboys EX-P Sealant
LC 6.5" and 4" blue pads
Think that's it. :S

Tomorrow it will be hit with a layer of Victoria Collectors yellow wax and some Megs Last Touch. As well as replacing the torn caliper piston seal and finally getting my new DS2500 in...then I'll go get it dirty bedding them in .