Machine Polishing

[mr0709]

Hello I bought a Leon Cupra in Jan and im going to be cleaning it properly tomorrow for the first time, got a machine polisher for christmas last year. Am a little nervous bout using it on the paintwork, anyone got any tips on how to use it properly to get a really good shine on the paint, and if i should be using one at all.

Any help gratefully appreciated, thanks in advance

M

 

[Rubbish Boy]

What machine have you got?

 

[mr0709]

A fairly basic one bought for about £40 its RAC branded similar to the MV008

 

[mr0709]

Its Twin handled in argos for £20 now its on their website

 

[Mat]

not a "proper" one then.... Is it like one of those soft buffer ones i imagine?

will help buff polish off (used one years ago on ex's car), but doubt will offer any kind of paint correction.

Look on Detailing World for guide on either a Dual Action Polisher, such as the Meguiars G220 or Rotary Polisher, such as Silverline, Makita

 

[jonjay]

Makita are meant to be pretty good for rotary

G220 is a good dual action polisher.

 

[RobDon]

Having owned the Porter Cable, G220 and now the Kestrel dual-action machines, I'd say the Kestrel DA is the best one for beginners. These cheapo machines aren't really much good for anything TBH.

Forget a rotary if you're a noob to machine polishing.

 

[jonjay]

Having owned the Porter Cable, G220 and now the Kestrel dual-action machines, I'd say the Kestrel DA is the best one for beginners. These cheapo machines aren't really much good for anything TBH.

Forget a rotary if you're a noob to machine polishing.

I second that.

What i will say about rotary is if your sensible with it and apply few basic rules you will be fine. If you do go rotary router, maybe get an hour or two lesson from a pro.

 

[Mat]

I jumped straight onto a Rotary (used it a couple of times). Felt fine with it. However, I've always been the over-confident type. The only bit I found difficult was polishing out a scratch on a mates door. Thank god I didn't do the whole car!

BTW: I have a Silverline Orange