Machine polisher

[DanGB]

Hi im thinking of the purchase of a Machine polisher.

Basically im not one for regular car cleaning but I would like to sort out all the scratches and stone chips on mine and her cars using the touch up paint/sand/polish method and thought a machine polisher would be better for the job. Probably worth the investment as it would probably cost a few hundred to sort out all the scratches on our cars!

Ive seen some here: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polishing-machine/cat_17.html

Whats the advnatge of the better ones, cheaper the better for me really.

What would you recommend seeing as im no pro or regular user!

Thanks.
Dan

 

[n_d_fox]

Go with an orbital polisher like the Megs G220 or Kestrel if you havent used one before.

If your going to be looking for 50 - 90% correction an orbital polisher will be more than enough when combined with the right pad / polish combo.

You will ultimately get better results from a rotary polisher but these come with higher risk of punching through the clearcoat and into the paint layer which will result in bare metal and a respray !

Unless of course you have access to scrap panels to practice on.

Which one of the orbitals you chose is completely down to you. I went for the Megs G220 as it was the first fully UK spec'd machine. At the time i bought it the only other option was an imported machine with a 110v converter. The G220 is a cracking machine (IMO) but the cheaper Kestrel unit does the same thing and works in the same way.

 

[DanGB]

Would be grateful for advice on the cheapest place to purchase the Kestral das-6 on its own?

 

[vroomtshh]

Polished bliss are currently doing a deal for £99 including plenty of polishes etc.
If you spend an extra quid, you'll also get 5% discount

 

[n_d_fox]

DoDo juice have also just released a branded version of the DAS polisher

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=143220

doesnt come with any pads / polishes for the price but its reasonably priced.