wanted Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Can someone recommend a polisher for a complete novice. I've never owned or used one, but hate how long it takes by hand. I need something nice and safe that I can't do any damage with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 how much are you willing to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x20drb Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I've just brought a das6 polisher kit from i4detailing for £154 and it's great, seal and wax also, sunset orange comes up beautttt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 how much are you willing to spend? Up to about £120 unless someone knows a kit that really is worth buying for a little more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I think i've put this in the wrong section? i'll re do it in detailing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Use "elbow grease"...far better results and look on the forum on the best method.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 pm Tim - Envy Valeting in the traders forum he will sort you out with one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Use "elbow grease"...far better results and look on the forum on the best method.. Cheers Will................ I wouldn't know one polisher from the next one that's why i'm asking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 pm Tim - Envy Valeting in the traders forum he will sort you out with one I'll give him a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 decent DA polisher with meguiars microfiber system would be good bet http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=226954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 decent DA polisher with meguiars microfiber system would be good bet http://www.detailing...ad.php?t=226954 DA? dual action?, I know I'd be better off with one of those but i have no idea why . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhuman Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Good starter machine, Kestral DA http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Kestrel_Dual_Action_Polisher_1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) The DAS6 DA polisher with Menzerna compound is a pretty foolproof combination for starting off - if it worked for me it will work for anyone! Using a DA will give a much better finish than by hand as it works the compounds properly, allowing the particles to gradually breakdown and get rid of swirls, holograms etc without any worry about burning through the clear coat or colour coat. A DA (dual action) has a random orbit motion which ensures you can't overheat the clear/colour coat and "burn through". DON'T be tempted to use a rotary as your first machine - too easy to overdo it and strike through. Detailing world will give you endless hours of tips and processes to use - well worth taking some time to read through the relevant beginners threads. Be warned though this is a slippery slope as you experiment with different polishes, waxes, sealants, glazes etc. My preference after claying and using DA is to glaze with WetGlaze 2 then seal with Auto Finess BUT everyone will have their own preferences! I was sceptical until I tried it for the first time on my Trophy Blue ZT - the end result is just outstanding. Hopefully some decent weather at Easter weekend will let me treat the Zed to a deep detail. David Edited February 15, 2013 by Tinyflier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 The DAS6 DA polisher with Menzerna compound is a pretty foolproof combination for starting off - if it worked for me it will work for anyone! Using a DA will give a much better finish than by hand as it works the compounds properly, allowing the particles to gradually breakdown and get rid of swirls, holograms etc witout any realy worry about burning through the clear coat or colour coat. Detailing world will give you endless hours of tips and processes to use - well worth taking some time to read through the relevant beginners threads. Be warned though this is a slippery slope as you experiment with different polishes, waxes, sealants, glazes etc. My preference after claying and using DA is to glaze with WetGlaze 2 then seal with Auto Finess BUT everyone will have their own preferences! I was sceptical until I tried it for the first time on my Trophy Blue ZT - the end result is just outstanding. Hopefully some decent weather at Easter weekend will let me treat the Zed to a deep detail. A DA (dual action) has a random orbit motion which ensures you can't overheat the clear/colour coat and "burn through". DON'T be tempted to use a rotary as your first machine - too easy to overdo it and damage the clear/colour coat. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Cheers for the responses, plenty to get my teeth into with reading up on this lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 as already mentioned above, go to Tim at Envy, bought from him last year & vey pleased with the results. Be prepared however, with all the different stages involved, to lose a whole weekend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 as already mentioned above, go to Tim at Envy, bought from him last year & vey pleased with the results. Be prepared however, with all the different stages involved, to lose a whole weekend!! I've spoken to him today. I'm not fanatical when it comes to polishing, I just want a good result in the quickest time possible. Maybe with a decent machine I will grow to enjoy it. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 as already mentioned above, go to Tim at Envy, bought from him last year & vey pleased with the results. Be prepared however, with all the different stages involved, to lose a whole weekend!! I've spoken to him today. I'm not fanatical when it comes to polishing, I just want a good result in the quickest time possible. Maybe with a decent machine I will grow to enjoy it. We'll see. When you see the finish you can achieve with a machine polishing - you WILL be addicted...not only to getting a swirl/hologram free finish but also keeping it that way. Is nearly as bad as "Zeditus"....! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 another plus for Tim @ Envy I got a dodo machine off him for about £100 (i think) - very good DA, no problems so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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