new to machine polishing, few questions

[chris285]

I have managed to borrow a machine polisher and I plan to give my car a good clean a week tomorrow, however i have a few questions about doing this for the first time. In terms of pads what stuff do i need to look at getting the required stuff for the machine polisher?

anyone have any tips for using it for the first time, i have a rough idea of what to do but any hints are much appriciated

another question is that previously i have only washed, clayed, polished and waxed the car but i want to try and get it a better level of protection. is it worth looking at glazes and sealants as well to give a better finish, and if so what kind of pads would be needed for the polisher?

if there is anything that is worth mentioning i haven't asked please let me know

 

[Mashburn]

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859

I came across this the other day as im toying with the idea of getting one myself. Pretty good read tbh.

 

[chris285]

thanks for that, had a quick look and seems to be quite helpful

any ideas on sealants and glazes at all?

 

[Mashburn]

No sorry, i'm only learning aswell!

 

[chris285]

fair play mate, where you from anyway as you are localish?

 

[Mashburn]

Yeh i'm from Scunny.

 

[chris285]

very nice looking car mate, love the colour as well

 

[Jim@WD]

I'm only down the road from you in Newark, Chris.. Feel free to give me a shout if you need any help

 

[chris285]

thanks for the offer mate , think i have just about got sorted what i need for it now so its a case of getting it done and learning how

 

[Jairm88]

hello these are some of the products i used when i da polished my astra.

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Meguiars_Speed_Glaze_1.html

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Meguiars_Dual_Action_Cleaner_Polish_1.html

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Meguiars_soft_buff_2_Pads_1.html

and got results like these ( sorry that picture quality it rubbish ) hope this helps

 

[chris285]

results looks good, i can get good results by hand on mine but requires a lot of effort so hence the borrowing of the machine polisher and looking into getting one as well