is using a DA polisher still messy?

[buzzer]

I have a large Clark machine polisher that I have used with good success over the years... However, its always a messy job with paste going everywhere....



Are the DA polishers any better in this respect?



Also, I find it awkward to use as its so big, and difficult on bumpers and small areas. are the DA machines smaller?

[Crafty_]

DA machines are probably smaller than what you have.

Regardless you shouldn't have 'paste' going everywhere.. usually you just use a few small dots on the pad.

You can also get smaller backing plates & pads for small areas.

is all you need.

[buzzer]

Crafty_ said:

DA machines are probably smaller than what you have.

Regardless you shouldn't have 'paste' going everywhere.. usually you just use a few small dots on the pad.

You can also get smaller backing plates & pads for small areas.

Are you saying there is something wrong with my technique? I hear that all the time from my wife

looks like its quite a bit smaller... I am going to invest in one...

[Crafty_]

Lots of people buy the DAS Pro machine for about £100 or the Rupes thing, which is more but comes with lots of bits.

Look on DW, I think clean your car were doing a prolonged group buy on the DAS one, either way there is a thread of discount codes in the general detailing bit, so should save you a few quid.

[buzzer]

Well... I bought a DA machine and some Poorboys polish... (SSR2 and SSR2.5)

Its a revelation compared to the big rotary I currently have. No mess at all... not sure yet how much that is to do with the polish or the machine. I was using FARECLA before which dries powdery and seemed to go everywhere...

The DA machine is MUCH easier to use

I will post up some pictures later!

[buzzer]

Well its coming up a treat... do you think I have been a bit heavy on the bonnet?

Edited by buzzer on Tuesday 2nd June 22:07

[Ult-Jim]

Crafty_ said:

DA machines are probably smaller than what you have.

Regardless you shouldn't have 'paste' going everywhere.. usually you just use a few small dots on the pad.

You can also get smaller backing plates & pads for small areas.

is all you need.

Agree, plus if using those micro fibre pads that are ideal for a once all over polish, they need cleaning regularly, with a brush or air hose prevent them clogging up & maybe creating secondary swirls from the pad.

[Ult-Jim]

Crafty_ said:

DA machines are probably smaller than what you have.

Regardless you shouldn't have 'paste' going everywhere.. usually you just use a few small dots on the pad.

You can also get smaller backing plates & pads for small areas.

is all you need.

Agree, plus if using those micro fibre pads that are ideal for a once all over polish, they need cleaning regularly, with a brush or air hose prevent them clogging up & maybe creating secondary swirls from the pad.

[Howard-]

If there's polish going everywhere then you're using too much and/or your technique is wrong. 3 or 4 small dollops onto the pad, dab it on to the area to be polished a couple of times, then start on a slow speed with the pad pressed on to the paint.

[sospan]

buzzer said:

Well its coming up a treat... do you think I have been a bit heavy on the bonnet?

Edited by buzzer on Tuesday 2nd June 22:07

It looks in a glass of its own!

As for spraying polish about....I turn the speed down begore lifting off.

[sospan]

buzzer said:

Well its coming up a treat... do you think I have been a bit heavy on the bonnet?

Edited by buzzer on Tuesday 2nd June 22:07

It looks in a glass of its own!

As for spraying polish about....I turn the speed down begore lifting off.