Machine Polisher
Discussion
Well today I managed to get the Costco Wax Wizard machine polisher, however I have no experience whatsoever with this type of machine. I have always previously polished a car by hand.
My new car is long overdue a polish, and my plan was to clay, then use some G3 to remove scratches etc, AG Super Resin Polish then AG HD Wax.
So which of these are suitable for use with the machine, and does anyone have any tips on using it? It says on the box it doesn't burn paint, not that I believe that!
Only cost about £20, and would be happy to return it if the experts on here think it won't get a better finish than by hand...
Also does it save much time using this method?
My new car is long overdue a polish, and my plan was to clay, then use some G3 to remove scratches etc, AG Super Resin Polish then AG HD Wax.
So which of these are suitable for use with the machine, and does anyone have any tips on using it? It says on the box it doesn't burn paint, not that I believe that!
Only cost about £20, and would be happy to return it if the experts on here think it won't get a better finish than by hand...
Also does it save much time using this method?
all the serious detailers on her could probably write a book to answer your multiple questions and i am sure it would contain lots of useful tips.
As for me and my answer, well i got a machine polisher (makita) and i have found that the right way forward is to take your time, use the least aggressive compound that you can to start with, so you minimise the chances of making a mistake whilst you get used to your new toy.
The type of pad you use for compounding will be different to the pad you need to polish, i found lots of tips on the polished bliss website, but i am sure there are others around on you tube and the like.
Either way, i am confident that if you take your time you will avoid burning the paint, let the machine do the work ! i guess in summary
As for me and my answer, well i got a machine polisher (makita) and i have found that the right way forward is to take your time, use the least aggressive compound that you can to start with, so you minimise the chances of making a mistake whilst you get used to your new toy.
The type of pad you use for compounding will be different to the pad you need to polish, i found lots of tips on the polished bliss website, but i am sure there are others around on you tube and the like.
Either way, i am confident that if you take your time you will avoid burning the paint, let the machine do the work ! i guess in summary
Thanks. I had a go with some AG Super Resin Polish on my wife's Fiesta (bonnet only) and it worked very well, apart from the fact I put too much polish on the pad lol
I might try the AG Paint Renovator instead of the G3, just in case.
I just see it as a cheap way to save some time on my as yet unpolished car, hopefully remove some scratches, swirls etc. I did try reading the articles on DW, but they were far too complex and Ireally want to stick with the products I currently have that have served me well for years.
I might try the AG Paint Renovator instead of the G3, just in case.
I just see it as a cheap way to save some time on my as yet unpolished car, hopefully remove some scratches, swirls etc. I did try reading the articles on DW, but they were far too complex and Ireally want to stick with the products I currently have that have served me well for years.
good stuff. . .allways a good idea to practice on something other than your own car !!
I tend to put a small cross shape of compound or polish on the pad, and then dab it several times over the panel i am working on, this way you dont immediatly 'throw' some of the polish off when you start up, but it is only a question of getting used to it as i am sure you have already worked out.
I tend to put a small cross shape of compound or polish on the pad, and then dab it several times over the panel i am working on, this way you dont immediatly 'throw' some of the polish off when you start up, but it is only a question of getting used to it as i am sure you have already worked out.
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