Dual Action Polisher

[Tattooboy]

After having a chat with KAW at the MF open day on Saturday, he's talked me in to getting a DA Polisher, I think his words were "even an idot like you can use one without causing damage"

Got a bit of B Day money to spend and I've found a Mequires Kit for their new G220v2, comes with all the stuff you need to get going, mid cutting compound, finishing compound, and 2xcutting discs and 2 x polisher discs and a bag £259

So, for any of you budding detailers out there, are there any other machines you can recommend instead of the above kit (I like the idea of getting everything in one bundle) and do you have any tips for a novice, apart from take your time and don't go too mad too quickly !

Also, with a smaller disc, can you mop bumpers spoliers etc, ie, painted plastics?

Any help/advice would be greatly apprecited

Why did I buy a black car again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[monkfish1]

Tattooboy said:

After having a chat with KAW at the MF open day on Saturday, he's talked me in to getting a DA Polisher, I think his words were "even an idot like you can use one without causing damage"

Got a bit of B Day money to spend and I've found a Mequires Kit for their new G220v2, comes with all the stuff you need to get going, mid cutting compound, finishing compound, and 2xcutting discs and 2 x polisher discs and a bag £259

So, for any of you budding detailers out there, are there any other machines you can recommend instead of the above kit (I like the idea of getting everything in one bundle) and do you have any tips for a novice, apart from take your time and don't go too mad too quickly !

Also, with a smaller disc, can you mop bumpers spoliers etc, ie, painted plastics?

Any help/advice would be greatly apprecited

Why did I buy a black car again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rupes Big foot FTW

[trashbat]

DAS-6 Pro with the Meguiars microfibre system.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/d...

Two stage process rather than anything more complicated, works brilliantly. Idiot-proof and lots of guides on the net.

[gsd2000]

Dodo juice da polisher

The da polishers are all pretty much the same, but have a browse on detailing world

[VinceM]

I've just bought a das6 pro with the auto finesse kit and also got a couple of practice panels as well from a body shop. I'll be trying it on the Monaro soon but so far results on body panels have been good

[Winky151]

I bought this:-

http://www.monzacarcare.com/complete-kits-2/deltal...

than had a days lesson with my detailer to learn how to use it properly.

[S800VXR]

Brought my father a Kestral DA complete with hard and soft pads and 2 levels of Meguiars polish. Delivered for £125 from the bay of E. Had a Meguiers G220 a few years ago and they work and feel the same as the Kestral so wouldn't pay the premium again!

[Dave3166]

Tattooboy said:

After having a chat with KAW at the MF open day on Saturday, he's talked me in to getting a DA Polisher, I think his words were "even an idot like you can use one without causing damage"

Got a bit of B Day money to spend and I've found a Mequires Kit for their new G220v2, comes with all the stuff you need to get going, mid cutting compound, finishing compound, and 2xcutting discs and 2 x polisher discs and a bag £259

So, for any of you budding detailers out there, are there any other machines you can recommend instead of the above kit (I like the idea of getting everything in one bundle) and do you have any tips for a novice, apart from take your time and don't go too mad too quickly !

Also, with a smaller disc, can you mop bumpers spoliers etc, ie, painted plastics?

Any help/advice would be greatly apprecited

Why did I buy a black car again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi There.

Depending on how much time you intend spending on the car, I always wash & wax car first, then remove any road tar from the vehicle, especially lower panels, with Auto Finesse Obliterate, re wash, then go over whole car with a clay bar or a clay cloth & lube. This will leave perfectly smooth paint work for which to polish & refine with the DA or Rotary (Rotary is quicker, but more risky, i.e. strike through) DA is far more safer to use. As it uses a random orbital pattern, so not cutting in the same place, where as a rotary would be.

I like to do above procedure, to remove as much paint contamination as possible, other wise, I feel I will not get the best result, due to polishing contaminated paint, therefore, picking it up on the pad and doing more damage to paint than I need to.

You can also spray the whole car with Iron-X or equivalent, after Obliterate, to remove any iron fillings in the paint. On a white car, you can actually see it working.

I hope this is some help.

Detailing World is a hive of information also. Lots of information there.

Regards.

Dave S

Happy Polishing

Edited by Dave3166 on Monday 12th May 22:28

[R8OMG]

I'm not saying it doesn't happen but even to strike through using a rotary takes a lot of effort and you would have to be a complete numpty to do it. It would require the pad being in contact with the paint at high rpm in the same place for lengthy bit of time. I'd go for a budget rotary like mine silverline silverstorm and you will never look back. With adequate research and a bit of common sense you can produce very good results quicker without the risk of damaging your paint.

[Tattooboy]

Thanks for all the comments and tips guys, there is certainly a lot to learn and get my head around.

Have used a clay bar before and have just used IRON-X on the wifes white GTC, that stuff made quite a difference and is strange stuff !!

[Dave3166]

Tattooboy said:

Thanks for all the comments and tips guys, there is certainly a lot to learn and get my head around.

Have used a clay bar before and have just used IRON-X on the wifes white GTC, that stuff made quite a difference and is strange stuff !!

It also stinks

Clay cloths are a lot quicker, also, if you drop them. just rinse in bucket & carry on.

Drop the clay, next stop, bin it.

[Tattooboy]

Dave3166 said:

Tattooboy said:

Thanks for all the comments and tips guys, there is certainly a lot to learn and get my head around.

Have used a clay bar before and have just used IRON-X on the wifes white GTC, that stuff made quite a difference and is strange stuff !!

It also stinks

Clay cloths are a lot quicker, also, if you drop them. just rinse in bucket & carry on.

Drop the clay, next stop, bin it.

Yes it does, it was suppose to be Cherry, didn't smell anything like it!!

Never seen a white car turn purple before, really surprised at how much was in there you couldn't see with your eye, it's not that old either!!

I'll look out for the cloths as the bar does get difficult to hold on too !!

Thanks for the info

[jonnM]

And when you've finished washing claying and polishing, finish off with a couple of layers of Auto Finesse Illusion show wax. It will shine like never before

[VinceM]

Had a quick go today with my new DA, just did half the bootlid just to see how it all would work. Pleased with the results, can't wait to do the whole car.

Before (but after washing the car):


After:

[Tattooboy]

VinceM said:

Had a quick go today with my new DA, just did half the bootlid just to see how it all would work. Pleased with the results, can't wait to do the whole car.

Before (but after washing the car):


After:

Wow, that's made a great difference !!

[stigmundfreud]

The DAS-6 is great and cheaper than the megs, I'd get the microfiber system as they appear much easier to use than the foam pads.

You'll want a good pressure washer too.

The issue with the DAS is the speed control is not great, you get a rough idea of the speed but its a random number of clicks between each one.

Get some peanut butter too. The pro's mask the car, I've done this too, but it takes absolutely ages so now I just don't bother and instead use peanut butter to sort out any black trim

[Tattooboy]

stigmundfreud said:

The DAS-6 is great and cheaper than the megs, I'd get the microfiber system as they appear much easier to use than the foam pads.

You'll want a good pressure washer too.

The issue with the DAS is the speed control is not great, you get a rough idea of the speed but its a random number of clicks between each one.

Get some peanut butter too. The pro's mask the car, I've done this too, but it takes absolutely ages so now I just don't bother and instead use peanut butter to sort out any black trim

Exactly the kit i purchased

Altho I'll leave the peanut butter to you and the poor dog you probably get to lick it off your nut sack you wrongun !!!

Edited by Tattooboy on Sunday 18th May 13:04

[stigmundfreud]

i like your thinking

[S800VXR]

stigmundfreud said:

The DAS-6 is great and cheaper than the megs, I'd get the microfiber system as they appear much easier to use than the foam pads.

You'll want a good pressure washer too.

The issue with the DAS is the speed control is not great, you get a rough idea of the speed but its a random number of clicks between each one.

Get some peanut butter too. The pro's mask the car, I've done this too, but it takes absolutely ages so now I just don't bother and instead use peanut butter to sort out any black trim

Search Gummy Fledge or something like that. It's what those in the know use and just got some. Good stuff!

[stigmundfreud]

cheers but to be honest I'm fed up with not having a garage theres fk all point. Sort the car out, watch it rain get covered in pollen, wind, more rain, and stone the crows - scratches