Machine Polisher for beginners

[skeo07fr]

Evening, never used a machine polisher but think im ready to give it a go. My girlfriends dad has a meguires one i believe and he said it does a good enough job. What do you guys think? dont want to spend too much but want one that will do a good enough job. thanks

 

[paul_zx6r]

You want a da (dual action) one if you haven't used a machine polisher before, I have got the kestrel das 6, its very similar to the meguires one and does a great job, you want to make sure you get the right pads and polish dont scrimp and get some cheap ones as its just a waste of your time.

 

[Subc]

Instead of me writing screeds Head over to Detailing World guides on Polishing are excellent in the forum section.

 

[Subc]

Heres a complete guide.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=17

 

[adamb87]

i have the megs da polisher and it produces fantastic results. done two cars now and they looked stunning afterwards. just do plenty of research on using them and what products work well. loads of info across tinternet

 

[skeo07fr]

Cheers guys thanks for the advice. Adam what pads and products do you use when using your polisher?

 

[adamb87]

i used the poorboys ssr 1 or 2 ( not exactly sure without goin to my garage) along with the yellow pad i got with my polisher. god im no help at all haha i then finished off with either dodo juice diamond white, love this stuff or poorboys nattys paste wax ( red ) previous to all this i de tarred and clayed the car all over. the key to it all is in preparation. if you have a good start in the prep you are pissing in the wind bit imo

 

[adamb87]

quick 5 mins i did on the side of my van the other week with doing as said above

and this was on the scooby after a hard day of graft.

 

[STU3Y]

Not sure if this will help anyone but take a read of my findings
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=398977