View Full Version : What polisher should I choose.
killieboy123
27-10-2010, 16:22
I am looking into getting a machine polisher but don't know much about them. I've looked into it and a dual action polisher seems to be what I'm after. Just to see if you could recommend one for me.
I would also be looking for backing plate(s), pads for wax, polish and buffing..... Anything elseyou would suggest too.
Cheers, Greg.
tbh mate if you are getting a polisher just be a bit carefull
if used in unexperianced hands you can burn your paint of so be carefull
and tbh buddy i think dodo juice is good ive seen some pics and they look amazing after being polished etc with dod juice
killieboy123
31-12-2010, 19:36
Yeah I got one not long ago. Going well. Good results.
most my mates have got a silverline one, and cuprajake on here was another saying so on ed38 (he is a body work painter, and says they use it at work too)
I need to get me one :)
U need sum dodo juice wax to ginish it off they have a special wax for white cars trust me it will mke it shine
Rubbish Boy
29-01-2011, 09:28
I'd always suggest going for a dual action machine if you're just starting, they are just a bit easier to get grips with and less likely to cause damage if used a little less then perfect. Something like a Dodo Buff Daddy, Kestrel DAS6 , Meguiars G220, UDM or Porter Cable.
Orbital vs Rotary - Which One?
A random orbit or dual action polisher is a safer machine to start out with. It will generate less heat and is gentler on the paint, so is very good for anyone new to machine polishing. They are also very useful for plastic areas and also for applying glazes and waxes.
A rotary polisher needs to be treated with a bit more respect and can be a bit trickier to master, but is able to correct faster and easier, particularly on harder paints. They also have a smoother action, with far less vibration.
As far what you need to go with as a minimum you would want pads and at least one polish, the small 80mm pads and a suitable backing plate are also very useful for getting into tight areas around windscreen pillars, mirrors etc.