MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: K9 on September 15, 2014, 03:09:21 pm

Title: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: K9 on September 15, 2014, 03:09:21 pm: Hey, i'm about to machine polishe my tornado red gti so i can get the light clearcoat scratches away for good.
So i asked for a price and guy told me about 170£ -> it would cost me.

can someone recommend a good starter DA machine and good pads and polish, wax, seland, to use with the machine`?
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: AndyBrown on September 15, 2014, 03:11:59 pm: I got a das6 pro for £99.95
Auto finesse paint restoration, 3pads and 3 polishes with so,em other stuff I'm the box, think it was about £65 off amazon.
Jetseal 109 sealant for £22 I think. So altogether it's a little more than he'd be charging, then you've got all you mf towels and drying towels etc
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: K9 on September 15, 2014, 03:13:32 pm: from where did you buy your DA?
what pads will i need to buy?
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: AndyBrown on September 15, 2014, 03:19:08 pm: Cleanyourcar.co.uk. Have a look on page 2 on the detsiling section I put a post with a code to get it for that price.
The auto finiesses kit has 3 pads with it.

I'm no expert but to start I'd suggest heavy cutting pad, medium cutting pad and final finish pad. This would depend on the severity of the swirls on your car.

I'm sure someone with better knowledge than me will be along soon with another light on the subject.
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: mandeep_vw on September 16, 2014, 11:12:07 pm: I got the das pro 6 with auto finnesee 3 stage polish and sealant, was a nice package to get me going, nice and easy to use...
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: K9 on September 17, 2014, 08:24:49 am: Quote from: mandeep_vw on September 16, 2014, 11:12:07 pm
I got the das pro 6 with auto finnesee 3 stage polish and sealant, was a nice package to get me going, nice and easy to use...
got link from where you bought the da and pack?
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: mandeep_vw on September 17, 2014, 10:28:01 am: http://www.detailedclean.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6/das-6-auto-finesse-revitalise-kit-724?gclid=CMXBzbH358ACFdSWtAodG1IAOA

I must of bought the sealant separately!
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: gerbil on October 16, 2014, 11:58:13 am: Maybe a little more expensive, but I find the Meguiar's DA and Microfibre System to be very effective. Worth the extra IMO
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: George10 on October 17, 2014, 04:27:46 pm: Autofinesse do a whole kit including the da, they come with three compounds and 3 pads each labeled 1,2 and 3.
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a starter set?
Post by: P3T3R on October 23, 2014, 08:33:46 pm: I have got the auto finesse kit as well, not that I have used it yet need to get down the scrap yard and grab a couple of panels to practice on before I go all gun ho on my car.