MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: homesqueeze on March 19, 2014, 08:20:54 pm

Title: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: homesqueeze on March 19, 2014, 08:20:54 pm

I just got given this Einhell machine polisher for free. Its never really been used, but its a bit of a chunky beast and I'm not sure if its worth giving a try. It looks to spin eliptically and feels quite powerful. It just has one fixed pad on it that you put bonnet style covers over. I dont think the bonnets I got with it are any good anymore, so I dont even know what would be best thing to put on it anyway. Could I just strap a microfibre cloth over it? Has anyone used one of these polishers before? (see pics)

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Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: Action jackson on March 22, 2014, 05:23:22 pm

I too would like to know how good these are as I have one sat in my shed at home
And a car full of spider web swirls.

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: Human Joist on March 22, 2014, 06:30:03 pm

X3

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: Action jackson on March 24, 2014, 11:03:58 am

Bump

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: GTI-Ross on March 24, 2014, 12:00:57 pm

Looks like one Pro's use. If you have not machine polished before i dont know if this is a good starting point, DAS-6 is better for medium to beginners as its dual action, (hard to burn paint)

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: Pete-r on March 24, 2014, 12:10:02 pm

I use a DAS6 and find it really easy to use with good result without the risk of a pro orbital.

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: usmangti on March 24, 2014, 12:25:52 pm

Looks like a cheap polisher. I've had one in the past, they use cloth bonnets over the pad and are usually dual action. No good for paint correction IMO

A bit like this

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cp254-car-polisher-230v?da=1&TC=SRC-polisher



 

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: Action jackson on March 24, 2014, 12:30:07 pm

What are they good for then!  I'm keen on getting to grips with this but don't have a clue
On what products would suit this kind of polisher.

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: usmangti on March 24, 2014, 12:43:28 pm

I've seen people apply polish by hand and then remove when dried using this which defeats the purpose. I use a DAS6 with foam pads, and you apply polish to the pad and then work the polish onto the car, which then cuts the paint.
as like with a lot of things, this is just a cheap imitation and a waste of money IMO

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: Action jackson on March 24, 2014, 12:54:09 pm

I agree with the last statement. What would be the point in applying by hand the usuing this to buff off. Is there a product I could use the polisher to apply and get some correction at least.

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: usmangti on March 24, 2014, 01:03:51 pm

I'm only a novice myself mate, but for what its worth buy a proper machine. check out cleanyourcar.co.uk alternatively I've heard Gtechniq P1 gives a good level of correction by hand to help remove swirls etc for a cheaper option. Jay has done a brilliant guide on here, have a read though first if you're a beginner.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,74892.0.html

Title: Re: Anyone have experience with this machine polisher?
Post by: homesqueeze on March 28, 2014, 03:12:39 pm

Thanks for the input guys  :happy2:      I guess I wont bother trying it then.