MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: aledbeswick on April 02, 2012, 10:45:44 pm

Title: Machine polisher
Post by: aledbeswick 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 (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/cleanyoucar-ep800-compact-rotary-polisher/ep800-compact-rotary-polisher-gtechniq-kit/prod_876.html)

Title: Re: Machine polisher
Post by: stealthwolf 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.

Title: Re: Machine polisher
Post by: aledbeswick 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?

Title: Re: Machine polisher
Post by: craigy123 on April 03, 2012, 09:20:56 am

Quote from: aledbeswick 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?

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.

Title: Re: Machine polisher
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI 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

Title: Re: Machine polisher
Post by: david proctor on April 08, 2012, 05:09:30 pm

Quote from: craigy123 on April 03, 2012, 09:20:56 am

Quote from: aledbeswick 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?

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.

Title: Re: Machine polisher
Post by: mines a leon on April 10, 2012, 06:02:12 pm

The orbital one looks like a bargain for a begginner! may have to invest for summer!

Title: Re: Machine polisher
Post by: al-tdi170 on April 12, 2012, 08:58:27 pm

Where are you from ? Regarding borrowing a polisher