MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: ReeceH13 on April 26, 2013, 11:58:53 am

Title: First Polish
Post by: ReeceH13 on April 26, 2013, 11:58:53 am: Hey all

Giving polishing a go for the first time next weekend.

I have my shopping list; Polisher from Halfrauds http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_189810_langId_-1_categoryId_165640 (any good? - Don't want to spend too much, as long as it does the job!?)

Meguiar's Quick Clay

Autoglym Super Resin Polish

PB Blackhole Glaze

Tape

Polishing Pads

I have a quick question mind, have I missed anything above and; when Polishing, what type of pads will I need and how many?

Thanks! :happy2:
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: Scottymon on April 26, 2013, 12:30:33 pm: Sounds like that polisher doesn't have much Oomph, might have to end up polishing it off by hand.

Although a lot more expensive these are considered pretty good: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/prod_673.html

Use discount code: DAS6GROUPBUY for £15 OFF :happy2:
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: ReeceH13 on April 26, 2013, 12:44:02 pm: Thanks Scott! Seems like you need to pay that much for a half decent polisher!

In relation to the pads, does anyone how many will I need and if there are different pads, which is best etc?

Thanks
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: stealthwolf on April 26, 2013, 01:09:15 pm: Choice of pads, polishes and polisher come down to personal preference and experience. Go for something that has pads and polishes in a kit. You might want to look into spot pads for smaller areas - you will need a suitable backing plate and pads. I like sonus and chemical guys pads. I like menzerna polishes. Others will have other preferences. At your stage a polishing pad and a finishing pad is all you really need.
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: Horatio on April 26, 2013, 01:13:03 pm: AG super resin polish and PB BlackHole has no cutting ability. They both have fillers. You'll get a better finish using the Halfords polisher rather than by hand. Apply BlackHole as a final finish on top of what ever wax or sealent you use. I would probably use super resin polish first, then Black Hole, then a wax/sealent. In terms of pads, you will probably get one polish pad in the box.

Post up your results :happy2:

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edit : looked again ■Includes 1 x towelling bonnet & 1 x finishing bonnet.

Should be all you need :happy2:
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: ReeceH13 on April 26, 2013, 01:47:45 pm: Thanks for your help guys, appreciate it. I might, for cash money issues go with the Halfrauds polisher...

I was aiming to reduce swirl marks a bit and just get a deep black shine back. So do you think that the above products will do that okayish? Don't wanna go too mad with it but just enough

:happy2:
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: yascooluk on April 26, 2013, 01:56:38 pm: Ive ordered Pb black hole and PB natty paste (blue) both from amazon think they were £24 in total and come with applicators.

My plan is to:

wash
clay bar (bilt and hamber) suppose to be quite good as you only need water as lubricant
AG Super resin polish
Poor boys black hole
Poor boys natty paste

Just waiting for the stock to arrive before i give it a blast!
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: Tortaruga on April 26, 2013, 04:41:20 pm: That polisher isn't powerful enough to remove swirls.

The correct option would be to wait, save the extra money and buy the da polisher.
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: kahunajb on April 26, 2013, 07:40:04 pm: As already said the products you have listed do not have any cut/correction if that is your goal you would be better off with other products such as megs 105/205 combo.

Not looked at the polisher but a good starter da is a das6 I've got a kestrel one which was good value
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: bright blue on April 26, 2013, 10:09:05 pm: Blackhole is amazing on dark cars
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: Scottymon on April 26, 2013, 10:46:09 pm: Whats blackhole like compared to Megs #7
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on April 26, 2013, 11:39:29 pm: Hey Reece

Take a look at my thread (if you haven't already):
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65261.0.html

Managed to get that finish by hand. I reckon you are better off doing it by hand for now and saving up for a das6 polisher as that will make it easier to get a nice finish.

You are missing a wax/sealant from your shopping list to protect all the hard work of polishing. I used Collinite 915 but PB Nattys are supposed to be good also :happy2:
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: ReeceH13 on April 28, 2013, 09:04:54 pm: I have purchased all my detailing bits and bobs, bar the polisher and the polish itself, next month's pay cheque for them two...

Can you recommend a good polish with cutting abilities to remove my swirls that would be suitable for a 'beginner detailer' as I don't want to kill my car

Thanks v much as usual!
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: Scottymon on April 28, 2013, 09:52:20 pm: Megs 105/205 with Chemical Guys Hex pads Orange/Black/White.
Title: Re: First Polish
Post by: ReeceH13 on April 29, 2013, 07:25:36 am: Thank you!

So I buy the two polishes and all three pads I take it? Sorry am a complete noob to detailing, which order and what pads do I use which pads and polishes throughout polishing?