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Offline ARV_90

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Machine polisher... which one
« on: November 29, 2013, 10:25:22 pm »
Just after a bit of advice from you detailing guys, I have just changed my black MK5 gti for a white MK6 gtd, Although the paint is clean it does have a few swirls here and there so i'm looking to get a machine polisher to take some of the hard work out of getting it looking spot on... What would be a decent machine kit for wifey to buy me for xmas.... Nothing to expensive or industrial as it will be purely used for my DIY detailing skills.. probably a panel at a time :-)

Also black paint was reputed to be hard and took a lot of elbow grease to make any headway .... what is the white like ... harder or softer. Thanks for any advice  :wink:
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2013, 10:32:16 pm »
DAS-6 PRO from Cleanyourcar... there's a voucher code to get it for £100 delivered too. :happy2:
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2013, 10:48:31 pm »
Quote from: Scottymon on November 29, 2013, 10:32:16 pm
DAS-6 PRO from Cleanyourcar... there's a voucher code to get it for £100 delivered too. :happy2:

+ 1 for the pro! Got myself one in the summer and took a day going over the car it looks the nuts now!!
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2013, 07:33:33 am »
Santa is on it guys.  :wink:

Cant find a voucher for more then 5% though...
« Last Edit: November 30, 2013, 07:46:03 am by ARV_90 »
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2013, 08:15:55 am »
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2013, 09:04:02 am »
Was just going to post the same, code is valid: DAS6GROUPBUY

I hope Santa got my note too...
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2013, 11:38:10 am »
Rupes machine if your not on a limited budget.

Better machine then the suggestions above, but the above will do the job admirably .
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2013, 11:58:39 am »
Santa has pulled the trigger  :smiley: Voucher worked as well... sorted £99.95

Thanks for the info guys.


Post arrived...


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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2014, 08:26:57 pm »
What pads and stuff did you end up going for mate?

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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2014, 09:05:57 pm »
Quote from: Leebo310 on January 04, 2014, 08:26:57 pm
What pads and stuff did you end up going for mate?

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I've just got one of these for christmas and would like to know too :).  I'm a complete nood when it comes to this haha.
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2014, 07:42:50 am »
I ordered one on Wednesday

I got meguirs 105 & 205 with
orange and white hex logic pads
Hopefully have a go this weekend if it's not raining
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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2014, 03:31:05 pm »
Spent a load of time reading before I went for pads

I ended up with white and orange hex logic and a black one to apply a good sealant they are effect for the job at hand!

In terms of polish I went for scholls 17+ amd 30+ everyone on detailing forums speaks well of them and I've gotta say they are magic! made the job a lot easier than I thought it would be and the combination is outstanding!

Got some pictures on my thread I think if you wanna see before you buy

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Re: Machine polisher... which one
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2014, 09:30:57 pm »
Kinda neglected this thread... I did get around to ordering a couple of pads, One black and one green Hex Logic but as yet not settled on any compounds.... still looking.
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