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Offline aledbeswick

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Machine polisher
« on: April 02, 2012, 10:45:44 pm »
As noone wants to lend me a polisher  :sad1: What do you guys think of this kit, looking to remove the swirl marks from my graphite blue GTi?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/cleanyoucar-ep800-compact-rotary-polisher/ep800-compact-rotary-polisher-gtechniq-kit/prod_876.html

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Re: Machine polisher
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2012, 10:54:11 pm »
Any reason why you're going for a rotary?

DA tends to be more preferred for beginners as it's user friendly and less likely to cause paintwork damage through user technique.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: Machine polisher
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2012, 11:16:51 pm »
Mostly because its not that expensive - I'm not too worried about paintwork damage as I am pretty mechanically minded (and you can learn anything from youtube) what do you think of the P1?
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Re: Machine polisher
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2012, 09:20:56 am »
Mostly because its not that expensive - I'm not too worried about paintwork damage as I am pretty mechanically minded (and you can learn anything from youtube) what do you think of the P1?

It's not as easy at it looks in a video. If your going down this route. I'd recommend getting a scrap panel to trial on first to get a hold of the technique.


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Re: Machine polisher
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2012, 09:42:47 am »
If you want a cheap orbital, This is ideal.

http://www.twwholesale.co.uk/browse.php/section/6166/level/4

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Re: Machine polisher
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2012, 05:09:30 pm »
Mostly because its not that expensive - I'm not too worried about paintwork damage as I am pretty mechanically minded (and you can learn anything from youtube) what do you think of the P1?

It's not as easy at it looks in a video. If your going down this route. I'd recommend getting a scrap panel to trial on first to get a hold of the technique.

If you have not used a rotary before it's well advised to buy a scrap panel and get to grips with it first before using it on your own car..... I would recommend buying a good Dual action polisher as its more user friendly, especially of the less experienced.

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Re: Machine polisher
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2012, 06:02:12 pm »
The orbital one looks like a bargain for a begginner! may have to invest for summer!
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Re: Machine polisher
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2012, 08:58:27 pm »
Where are you from ? Regarding borrowing a polisher