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Offline Tfsi_Mike

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POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« on: December 16, 2012, 06:01:48 pm »

Was just wonderin....

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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2012, 06:04:45 pm »
Happy to machine but I need adequate time/space. I used DMR's unit earlier in the year and whilst it was great to use the unit, I didn't get round to polishing until ~11am.

In the past, I've done light correction at home with a detailer getting the car up to scratch for shows.
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2012, 06:11:24 pm »
Quote from: stealthwolf on December 16, 2012, 06:04:45 pm
Happy to machine but I need adequate time/space. I used DMR's unit earlier in the year and whilst it was great to use the unit, I didn't get round to polishing until ~11am.

Do you mean 11pm?

I've only ever polished by hand. I'd like to get a DA but I don't really have the space and I am a bit concerned about doing more damage than harm.
« Last Edit: December 16, 2012, 06:15:08 pm by andrewparker »
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2012, 06:12:33 pm »
My concerns as well Andrew plus a lack of covered space.
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2012, 06:12:53 pm »
I too would like to try by machine but am concerned I'd do more harm than good
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2012, 06:14:45 pm »
Do any professional detailers do tuition? I guess it wouldn't make good business sense...
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2012, 06:19:54 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on December 16, 2012, 06:14:45 pm
Do any professional detailers do tuition? I guess it wouldn't make good business sense...

I suppose in a way it could. I'd probably not part with £1000 or whatever for a full correction detail but would consider a couple of hundred for a course perhaps.

The detailer could then make some cash potentially by selling products. I suppose it depends on whether the detailer sells gear or just does details. I'm thinking of my local detailer, polished bliss here as they offer full details and sell products.
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2012, 06:21:49 pm »
DA about once a year (spring time) and by hand the rest of the year. Not Machined this car yet though as the stone chips are shocking so haven't got the enthusiasm for it. After a respray, maybe let a pro have a go.
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2012, 06:28:17 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on December 16, 2012, 06:11:24 pm
Do you mean 11pm?
No. Started polishing at 11am and still hadn't properly finished by 7pm but had to head off. Hence there was probably some finishing that never got done. To do it properly, you really need the whole day.
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2012, 07:39:17 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on December 16, 2012, 06:14:45 pm
Do any professional detailers do tuition? I guess it wouldn't make good business sense...

Russ on here (owns midlands car care) did wet sanding course at KDS and did a write up somewhere. I know other detailers also have days, for limited numbers, to go along an try products and have tuition etc

Just found the links:
Russ's experience from KDS
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=39307

KDS training page
http://www.kdskeltec.co.uk/training
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2012, 08:11:24 pm »
By hand for me.............gently & carefully too so hopefully I won't have to visit a full-time detailer anytime soon!

I've thought about going for a DA quite a few times but i'd just spend more bloody time on the car so never gone ahead with it  :signLOL:
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2012, 11:33:42 am »
Started with a DA on my R32... but have progress to a rotary...

Not likely to do much damage with a DA unless you're being really dumb, but a rotary you can easily burn paint if you're not careful i bet...



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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2012, 01:42:20 pm »
Follow the basic steps and you shouldnt cause and damage with a DA or Rotary,
Rotarys are not the animals that they are made out to be.
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2012, 02:13:19 pm »
Machine polising will always give far better results than by hand. But lets not forget polising by machine removes microns of paint and therefore should not be used everytime you wash your car for example. Machine it then keep it looking great by hand.
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Re: POLL: Man Vs. Machine
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2012, 02:38:38 pm »
Also I use my da to apply Jeff Werkstat Acrylic prime with a finishing pad, gets a thin even coat across the surface...
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