Looking to buy a DA.
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Original Poster:

3,757 posts

239 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Looking to buy a DA, to use to machine polish the old Range Rover.

Not wanting to spend a fortune, but don't want to skimp.

What have you guys got, and any hints / tips re compound / pads please?

TheRainMaker

7,512 posts

263 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Was just about to write the same question...

Summit_Detailing

2,328 posts

214 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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This is a good kit and should see you well. Please make sure whatever machine/kit you buy you start with the least aggressive pad/polish combination first - Range Rover paint is SOFT.

https://www.exceldetailingsupplies.co.uk/product-p...

Cheers,

Chris

InitialDave

14,171 posts

140 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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I have DAS6 pro and have been happy with it.

Brads67

3,199 posts

119 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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DAS 6 pro

skinny

5,269 posts

256 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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I got a das6 from slims detailing. Reasonable bit of kit to get started and comes with several different pad kit options to get you started

TTOBES

610 posts

188 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Bought a Meguiar's MT320 polisher and pads last week from Slim's Detailing. Used it at the weekend and it's great. I'm not new to detailing but haven't had decent kit before. Recommended.

curvature

534 posts

95 months

Tuesday 7th April 2020
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I also have a DAS 6 Pro and have used it on my 330, 640 and my daughters 13yr old mini.

As above try a softer compound pad/compound first as you can always try the more abrasive compound later but you can’t put paint/top coat back on😀

As my daughters car was a lot older and had lived its life outside the results were stunning.

D'oh

72 posts

145 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Another vote for DAS 6

Perfect entry level polisher



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Original Poster:

3,757 posts

239 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Thanks for the replies flks, looks like I'll be getting a DAS 6 Pro.

Just need to find some in stock...


PS Would you advise I use Hex Logic pads?

What is the preferred compound to remove scratches / revive clearcoat (PS this will be on a 23 year old RR, and an 8 year old Chevy Spark)

D'oh

72 posts

145 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Hex Logic are a solid choice.

I'm currently polishing my car this week using Meguiars Microfiber pads and I don't find them as effective as Hex Logic. Wont be using them again.
The condition of the paintwork will dictate what kind of Compounds/Polishes you should use but I have used lots of Menzerna Products and always find them good.

I have often used Menzerna 400 ( Formerly Fast Gloss ) , and find it very flexible and will often give you 90% of what you need in a single product , if you don't have time for a 2 stage Polish.

Step By Step Here if you want some guidance

https://drivedetailed.com/beginners-car-polishing-...


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Original Poster:

3,757 posts

239 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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D'oh said:
Hex Logic are a solid choice.

I'm currently polishing my car this week using Meguiars Microfiber pads and I don't find them as effective as Hex Logic. Wont be using them again.
The condition of the paintwork will dictate what kind of Compounds/Polishes you should use but I have used lots of Menzerna Products and always find them good.

I have often used Menzerna 400 ( Formerly Fast Gloss ) , and find it very flexible and will often give you 90% of what you need in a single product , if you don't have time for a 2 stage Polish.

Step By Step Here if you want some guidance

https://drivedetailed.com/beginners-car-polishing-...
That's brilliant, many thanks

D'oh

72 posts

145 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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No problem - let us know how you get on!

Convert

Original Poster:

3,757 posts

239 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Just ordered a DAS 6 with orange / white and black pads, and some Menz 400

TheRainMaker

7,512 posts

263 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Convert said:
Just ordered a DAS 6 with orange / white and black pads, and some Menz 400
Where did you get if from?

Convert

Original Poster:

3,757 posts

239 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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TheRainMaker said:
Where did you get if from?
Slims detailing

TheRainMaker

7,512 posts

263 months

Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Convert said:
TheRainMaker said:
Where did you get if from?
Slims detailing
Ok, will have a look, the pro looked sold out yesterday.

Belle427

11,127 posts

254 months

D'oh

72 posts

145 months

Thursday 9th April 2020
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If buying from Cleanyourcar , the code "DW05" should give you a discount

a7x88

792 posts

169 months

Thursday 9th April 2020
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I’ve been looking at this too - I have a DAS 6 Pro but never got round to picking up and compounds / pads.

A bit of reading suggest some hex green pads and S20 black should be a decent 1 stage for my two cars.

Issue is then - what do I finish with. I have some SRP so may pick up some Extra Gloss protection and smash those two in after the correction.

I don’t want to spend a fortune first time out. Also unsure on decontamination - I have a clay kit I can use but slightly concerned about inflicting more damage.

This stuff is a minefield....