Hi,

I'm after a good polisher as polishing/ waxing by hand is now starting to get very tiring. Also my car suffers from swirl marks, and some light scratches.

I am on budget and wondering if you can get a good one for around £50? with some bits etc.

Also how do you use them properly and are they best for removing swirl marks and getting the 'best shine'!

Your help would be much appreciated

(i used to use this http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;j...tton.x=0&searchbutton.y=0&searchbutton=submit but stopped as it started to leave marks, was utter rubbish and wouldn't even remove AG SRP! i was also told that i should use them with water!?)

go have a look in ff traders section total car cosmetics have a good un

dave said:

go have a look in ff traders section total car cosmetics have a good un

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Cant find it

http://www.totalcarcosmetics.co.uk/ dont forget to use your discount code FF01

Is that the meguiars one you are on about Dave? i dont want to spend that much!

Does this look OK?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=230345922976

Thats about all i want to pay!

thats the same as this one if you want to read more
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...-silverstorm-39-rotary-polisher/prod_513.html

Thanks,

It sounds alright... but is it actually as i dont have a clue about machine polishers!? Would it be good for getting out swirl marks etc and what does a 'fixed rotation polisher' mean?

Right no matter which option you choose its not going to be cheap.... (sorry but it has to be said first off)


If you have never machine polished before its worth getting some practice in on some panels from a scrap yard (ideally a punto bonnet or the like)


first consideration in the machine A fixed rotary is more difficult to learn but delivers faster results in skilled hands but as it is "faster" its easier to do some serious damage if you get it wrong.........

A dual action (DA) polisher is much safer as it rotates and oscillates which reduced heat build up and gives a slower cut which is more time consuming BUT safer....


http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=66024

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859



Then your next consideration is what pads... I have opted for the Meguires Mirror glaze pads with my DA (and you can never have enough of them) along with some elite car care spot pads (3.5") for the bumpers and tight areas........


then to cutting compounds....

yet again there are various ones but i find megs #83 and Menzerna Final Finish Polish - P0 85 RD

i went for the kesteral DAS 6

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Kestrel_DAS-6_Dual_Action_Machine_Polisher_1.html


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oh and have a read through this:

https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/182419-started-machine-polish-gp.html

As andy says as you have never used a machine polisher before i really wouldnt go for that silverline as you are just gonna go burning through your paintwork as you put too much pressure on. You arent gonna get a good machine cheap so if you cant spend £140 on a megs/kestrel i would stop thinking about it now.

DA is the way for a novice, 100%.

punto_matt said:

As andy says as you have never used a machine polisher before i really wouldnt go for that silverline as you are just gonna go burning through your paintwork as you put too much pressure on. You arent gonna get a good machine cheap so if you cant spend £140 on a megs/kestrel i would stop thinking about it now.

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daren't add up what i have spent on bits must have at least £80 of pads



Just dont order anything like this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_189810_langId_-1_categoryId_165640

Andy Monty said:

Just dont order anything like this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_189810_langId_-1_categoryId_165640

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Whats wrong with using one like that?
I used one ages ago, it was crap... does that 'burn' through the paintwork?

Thanks for all of your help,

I am not going to get a machine polisher now;
A i am selling my car soonish, so no point
B for that money, worth saving it for a better car!

Thanks again

Sam

That thing from halfords is pointless. Just use your arm and stop moaning about it hurting lol

sdb-punto said:

Is that the meguiars one you are on about Dave? i dont want to spend that much!

Does this look OK?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=230345922976

Thats about all i want to pay!

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that is what i got, is quite heavy, ive not used it with to apply wax only used it with g3 and g10 wet and also used the lambs wool buffer

punto_matt said:

That thing from halfords is pointless. Just use your arm and stop moaning about it hurting lol

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fair enough!!