Machine polishers??

[SamSTI]

I'm looking to get a machine polisher in the next couple of months and just wanted people's advice on the best and easiest one to use.

I've got a bonnet and the girlfriends car to practice on just in case i bulls it up, never used one before lol

thanks in advance
Sam

[Scott.T]

This is what I've been using : http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/machin.../prod_522.html

Also got a smaller wheel and pads for the bumpers and tighter area's : http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish...ds/cat_19.html

Results are on my SEAT Leon thread : http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...926#post152926

At first I was quite scared about using it, but you soon get the feel of it.
Once you have done any heavy cutting you can pretty much us it one handed.
It's certainly a 1 handed action when you get to the final buff

You might want some tape though. Not only to protect rubbers and lights but it's also worth using to prevent polish dust from getting into panel gaps, window rubbers/felts : http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/access...e/prod_79.html

I also run a length along the bottom of the doors or skirts to prevent any small bits of dirt or grit being pulled onto the paintwork from the edges or underneath.

[SamSTI]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

This is what I've been using : http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/machin.../prod_522.html

Also got a smaller wheel and pads for the bumpers and tighter area's : http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish...ds/cat_19.html

Results are on my SEAT Leon thread : http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...926#post152926

Cheers Scott, Your SEAT Leon thread is what got me thinking about getting one, the differences before and after are amazing.

[bonner]

i want to get into this myself! but would like to watch some one else have a go to see how its done! been watching a few vids on youtube but its not the same!

[ScoobyStu]

I got the same one as Silversurfer for my birthday. Not used it yet but the dual action one is meant to be a lot more forgiving than a rotary polisher. That's about as much as I know! Looking forward to having a go on it

[Rdlangy1]

I have the meguiars dual action G220 v2 - simple to use, and not to expensive...