Stutopia Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I quite fancy a DA polisher, I've read many a thread and guide on here and other sites, suffering from a touch of information overload, so I'm hoping for some confirmation that I'm not about to drop a huge nut and sabotage my Zed's paint. I'm acutely aware of the Zed paint being soft, so I figured on the "PB soft kit" http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb-soft-paint-polishing-kit-cat1.html#aMasterZG220SP0 with a DA polisher from below, which I'm hoping will make it really difficult to make monkey's breakfast of my paint. I saw the Meg's G220 and the DAS-6 (and it's excellent price point). Would it be a big loss over the Meg's offering? I don't normally cheap out, but I just wondered if there was much in it. http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/kestrel-das6-dual-action-machine-polisher-cat10.html http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/meguiars-g220-dual-action-machine-polisher-cat10.html Initially I plan to just give her a simple polish until I become familiar with the machine, pads, fluids, etc before even thinking about any kind of correction. Is this decent starting place for a DA noob? Are the backings plates and pads pretty much interchangeable across brands or am I "locked in"? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I'm no expert but i bought the Kerstrel after advice from Rich at PB, they are very knowledgeable guys and just across the road from us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 I'm no expert but i bought the Kerstrel after advice from Rich at PB, they are very knowledgeable guys and just across the road from us Good to hear. You pleased with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I bought the PB Soft Paint kit (with the DAS-6) and it's been ideal for the Z's paint... In fact I still use it. I'd recommend chucking in a black glazing pad if you're likely to be adding glazes, sealants or waxes by machine - I've also got the yellow last step pad too but I've found I tend to only use the black pad instead. I'd also recommend chucking in the other Flexipads backing plate too, as I've found they do make a difference (you'll be all right with the standard backing plate, I just find these better). Other than that, it's a great kit and offers plenty of correction for the soft Nissan paint. The pads and backing plates are interchangeable to a degree - neither will fit the Rupes machines for example, and I don't think the backing plate will fit the Flex machines but the pads do (I think... maybe... helpful, I know!) but both will fit the Megs and the Das-6 Pro, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I'm no expert but i bought the Kerstrel after advice from Rich at PB, they are very knowledgeable guys and just across the road from us Good to hear. You pleased with it? Yes I've done a couple of cars with it now and been very happy with the results, I found it very easy to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I recently purchased a DAS6 pro as can be purchased from here http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/cat_81.html but basicaly the only difference from this http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/kestrel-das6-power-plus-dual-action-machine-polisher-cat10.html is the colour. Better speed adjustment than the DAS6 and I'd say a better purchase for resale aswell if you dont keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Cheers gang, looks like I'm on the right track. Thanks for the additional tips and links ilogikal1 and bems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I went for the DAS 6 Pro and menzerna polishes & pads, amazed at how easy it was to use... although I could probably do with going to the gym once in a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 You could also send Santa Tim @ Envy a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 You'd have to be a special kind of simple do any proper damage to the paint work with a DA......I mean it's possible but you'd basically be beyond a 'tard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 You could also send Santa Tim @ Envy a PM Drop Tim a PM. He might be willing to do a group buy on a DA polisher for a discounted price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 You could also send Santa Tim @ Envy a PM Drop Tim a PM. He might be willing to do a group buy on a DA polisher for a discounted price He's got a couple of rotary polishers on special offer but that a different ball game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Iv'e got a Meg's G220 only used it once, would be expensive to post though I reckon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Iv'e got a Meg's G220 only used it once, would be expensive to post though I reckon.... Posted a playstation (roughly same weight) via royal snail the other day and it was £22 recorded and I think £15 tracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 You'd have to be a special kind of simple do any proper damage to the paint work with a DA......I mean it's possible but you'd basically be beyond a 'tard. Perfect, just my level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 You'd have to be a special kind of simple do any proper damage to the paint work with a DA......I mean it's possible but you'd basically be beyond a 'tard. Perfect, just my level. They are execellent. People think your a pro when you wield it but you can actually be as skilled as a small one handed chimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Whoop whoop. This little baby was waiting for me when I got home. Cheers SMD well pleased, just need a weather break now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Whoop whoop. This little baby was waiting for me when I got home. Cheers SMD well pleased, just need a weather break now! No worries mate pleasure doing business with you :kiss: Sent from the golf club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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