Car Polisher - Help needed

[scuba0576]

Hi all,

Can someone please help me here.
Reading this section on the Forum recently I stumbled across a link for a Poilsher on Fleabay................
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=230325917565

As I have a frozen shoulder, I thought that buying one of these would be a great help in keeping the cars polished, and keeping me from pain...

Looked great when I took it out of the box, but I have no idea what the polishing pads are for, what the differences are or anything.
Can any of you kind people shed some light on what the different pads are for and how they are used ??
Cheers

 

[Ninja59]

thats rotary unless u have experience then you need a Dual Action or DA you want either this kestral DAS-6 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/kestrel-das-6-dual-action-polisher/cat_71.html or Megs G220 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/meguiars-g220-dual-action-polishing-machine/cat_70.html most people will say the Kes DAS-6 i have the G220 though, the DAS-6 is lighter so would probably suit you better.

you need a guide as well to use one read DaveKG's guide on Da'ing http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859

 

[scuba0576]

Thanks for the reply Ninja,

Thought I was being clever ...... - does this mean that I have wasted my money then, and I should now spend £200 on a DA Polisher? :bang:

 

[dave]

ive got the one in top link an get on ok with it. its a bit of an arm ache though as it quite heavy

 

[punto_matt]

You dont need a DA, you just have to be more careful with a rotary as it has the ability to burn through paint easier. You will need to buy some proper polish and personally i would get different pads. Also you should only really use a DA/rotary on your car once a year maximum otherwise you will take away all the clearcoat.