MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: ARV_90 on November 29, 2013, 10:25:22 pm

Title: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: ARV_90 on November 29, 2013, 10:25:22 pm
Just after a bit of advice from you detailing guys, I have just changed my black MK5 gti for a white MK6 gtd, Although the paint is clean it does have a few swirls here and there so i'm looking to get a machine polisher to take some of the hard work out of getting it looking spot on... What would be a decent machine kit for wifey to buy me for xmas.... Nothing to expensive or industrial as it will be purely used for my DIY detailing skills.. probably a panel at a time :-)

Also black paint was reputed to be hard and took a lot of elbow grease to make any headway .... what is the white like ... harder or softer. Thanks for any advice  :wink:
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: Scottymon on November 29, 2013, 10:32:16 pm
DAS-6 PRO from Cleanyourcar... there's a voucher code to get it for £100 delivered too. :happy2:
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: TForrest94 on November 29, 2013, 10:48:31 pm
Quote from: Scottymon on November 29, 2013, 10:32:16 pm
DAS-6 PRO from Cleanyourcar... there's a voucher code to get it for £100 delivered too. :happy2:

+ 1 for the pro! Got myself one in the summer and took a day going over the car it looks the nuts now!!
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: ARV_90 on November 30, 2013, 07:33:33 am
Santa is on it guys.  :wink:

Cant find a voucher for more then 5% though...
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: skard on November 30, 2013, 08:15:55 am
Quote from: ARV_90 on November 30, 2013, 07:33:33 am
Santa is on it guys.  :wink:

Cant find a voucher for more then 5% though...

Try http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=207877
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: Scottymon on November 30, 2013, 09:04:02 am
Was just going to post the same, code is valid: DAS6GROUPBUY

I hope Santa got my note too...
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: Saintsteve on November 30, 2013, 11:38:10 am
Rupes machine if your not on a limited budget.

Better machine then the suggestions above, but the above will do the job admirably .
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: ARV_90 on November 30, 2013, 11:58:39 am
Santa has pulled the trigger  :smiley: Voucher worked as well... sorted £99.95

Thanks for the info guys.


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Title: Re:
Post by: Leebo310 on January 04, 2014, 08:26:57 pm
What pads and stuff did you end up going for mate?

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Title: Re:
Post by: DanMaytee on January 04, 2014, 09:05:57 pm
Quote from: Leebo310 on January 04, 2014, 08:26:57 pm
What pads and stuff did you end up going for mate?

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I've just got one of these for christmas and would like to know too :).  I'm a complete nood when it comes to this haha.
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: DANBOY66 on January 05, 2014, 07:42:50 am
I ordered one on Wednesday

I got meguirs 105 & 205 with
orange and white hex logic pads
Hopefully have a go this weekend if it's not raining
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: TForrest94 on January 05, 2014, 03:31:05 pm
Spent a load of time reading before I went for pads

I ended up with white and orange hex logic and a black one to apply a good sealant they are effect for the job at hand!

In terms of polish I went for scholls 17+ amd 30+ everyone on detailing forums speaks well of them and I've gotta say they are magic! made the job a lot easier than I thought it would be and the combination is outstanding!

Got some pictures on my thread I think if you wanna see before you buy

Tommy
Title: Re: Machine polisher... which one
Post by: ARV_90 on January 07, 2014, 09:30:57 pm
Kinda neglected this thread... I did get around to ordering a couple of pads, One black and one green Hex Logic but as yet not settled on any compounds.... still looking.