I had a guy from a Revive mobile service polish away some surface scratches the other day, with great results. He used a 3M Perfect cut product and a couple of different rotary devices. One was just a small foam pad attached to a cordless drill.
I thought I'd get some pads and adapter for my drill, but only seem to be able to find cheap-looking Chinese stuff on EBay and Amazon. Without going OTT with special tools, what would others recommend?
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DR-Z
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530d (F11)
Previous (most recent first)
BMWs: 330D, Z4 2.5si (2007), 535D; Marlin Sportster (M3 engine, self-build); 330D Coupe; 123D coupe; 520i; 523i.
Also: Audi A6 2.7tdi; Audi TT 225; Audi 100 avant; Porsche 944S
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ph001
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I started out with a pad on a drill many years ago. I never had much success with it - you just can't get the right pressure on the pad and it's awkward to hold. You also have to be careful with it, especially around edges as the non-dual action can result in a lot of heat build up. In contrast, the DA polisher was a revelation.
Really, I would just forget the drill idea and go for a decent budget DA starter kit like this. You won't regret it..... https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-v2 ... ntro-kit-1
Really, I would just forget the drill idea and go for a decent budget DA starter kit like this. You won't regret it..... https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-v2 ... ntro-kit-1
2007 E85 Z4 3.0Si manual 
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19" CSL's | Eibach Springs | Aeroskirts | Z4M front bumper | Clear brake light | ZHP | RCH+| Stubby
2004 E46 M3 coupe manual - gone but not forgotten.
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Sirrith
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Try this? https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G3500-A ... B009OBVRY4
I have one and it works quite well, I don't have space at home for a standalone polisher.
I have one and it works quite well, I don't have space at home for a standalone polisher.