Stew Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Today Mr Parcelforce rang the doorbell and handed me one of these Mr Dalton not included unfortunately.... So now I have to get to grips with it. I think it'll be a while before I hit the Zed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hmmmm, one of those is on the list... But as I normally use powertools for drilling through, cutting and knocking things down, I am a tad worried about using one on the Zed.... Good luck stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 yeah, let us know how you get on and post some pics up of your new GM car when you've finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 yeah, let us know how you get on and post some pics up of your new GM car when you've finished! Will do. Been using a PC7424 for quite a while so hopefully it'll be a nice progressive step..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Valeting Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 You should fine it a great step up from the porter cable, It is so much quieter and smoother to use. Just treat it with respect and you won't go far wrong. Atb Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Nice purchase, Stew... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Is it a makita? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 You should fine it a great step up from the porter cable, It is so much quieter and smoother to use.Just treat it with respect and you won't go far wrong. Atb Paul Cheers Paul. Was over at Polished Bliss the other day for a pep talk and advice. Asked for some Gloss It pad prime. Rich thought it was a good shout as it increases the working time of the polish so hopefully that will make things easier for me as a beginner. Lots of practice ahead! Had a play earlier no pads on or anything. The soft start on the motor is superb. I used to set up a lot of VSDs to run motors and I'm a sucker for a nice soft start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Today Mr Parcelforce rang the doorbell and handed me one of these Mr Dalton not included unfortunately.... So now I have to get to grips with it. I think it'll be a while before I hit the Zed though. I wish Mr. Parcelforce would bring me a Lambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Is it a makita? R Yep Ross. A Makita 9227 CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 yeah, let us know how you get on and post some pics up of your new GM car when you've finished! You never know Nixy if he presses on hard enough he could end up with a Delorean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Just been playing Beavis..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Just been playing Beavis..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 You like this one? Back to the Future! I took pics of it as it was in the apartment block I was staying in when I was in Oceanside, CA. It was dark in the car park all the time though so the pics were crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Nice one Stew! Dont think I'd ever take anything other than a Random Orbit polisher near my Zed, I wouldnt trust myself not to burn through the clear coat Wont take you long to knock out any swirls with that baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Once you try it out on your car you can give mine a going over, see if you can shine up my primer. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Primer shines just fine .... That was before the going over with a polisher. Looks even better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I find that the GM is a VERY forgiving colour when it comes to swirl marks. They are nearly invisible unless using a lamp/torch. Very handy, its the main reason I chose it over the black as I have serious OCD when it comes to car cleaning so if I had black it would drive me crazy. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I find that the GM is a VERY forgiving colour when it comes to swirl marks. They are nearly invisible unless using a lamp/torch. Very handy, its the main reason I chose it over the black as I have serious OCD when it comes to car cleaning so if I had black it would drive me crazy. R Indeed. Until you get it under petrol station lights Thank god mine are mostly gone after a quick machine polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 I have a random orbit Porter Cable too Ross. I'm sure we can do some damage with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I have a random orbit Porter Cable too Ross. I'm sure we can do some damage with them! Sweet, I'll pop up to Ellon some weekend when the weather starts getting better and we can have a detailing session I'll bring the red bull R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 You'll be alone bud..... I'm in Westhill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 You'll be alone bud..... I'm in Westhill! Really? thought you were an Ellon pig farmer? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Had a go with it yet bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Not on anything. Got an old bonnet from an s1 RS Turbo but being white it's maybe not the best. Think I'll try get a practice wing before attempting a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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