First attempt with a DA polisher

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 6:57 pm

Commando_Rob wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:41 pm Good effort results look great! I’ve been wanting to start using a DA but worried I’ll f#*@ it up!

I felt exactly the same but there really is nothing to worry about. I watched a few videos which were really helpful. It is worth the trouble and a lot cheaper than using a professional detailer.

Wyldie85 · Post by **Wyldie85** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:17 pm

Looks great and the red really pops. Remove those awful M badges and you’re there.

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:26 am

Wife’s car went well - all scratches gone! Will now be tackling the z and x.

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Simon 3.2M · Post by **Simon 3.2M** » Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:18 am

I took 3 days on my M - I’m no detailer and used a DA polisher, I was just a little patient and careful.

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gwatson · Post by **gwatson** » Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:32 am

Looks awesome. I test drove a few Melbourne Red Z4's and the colour was very very flat. You've definitely brought the best out.

I used AF Iron Out for the first time, amazing the number contaminants on what I always considered clean-body work, it was clayed about 1000 miles ago.

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IRD · Post by **IRD** » Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:59 am

paddy wright wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:26 am Wife’s car went well - all scratches gone! Will now be tackling the z and x.
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Looks brilliant. Well worth the effort.

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:00 am

Simon 3.2M wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:18 am I took 3 days on my M - I’m no detailer and used a DA polisher, I was just a little patient and careful.
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Car looks amazing. You must be really pleased with the result.

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:02 am

gwatson wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:32 am Looks awesome. I test drove a few Melbourne Red Z4's and the colour was very very flat. You've definitely brought the best out.

I used AF Iron Out for the first time, amazing the number contaminants on what I always considered clean-body work, it was clayed about 1000 miles ago.

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Not come across this product before. How do you apply it?

Simon 3.2M · Post by **Simon 3.2M** » Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:47 am

IRD wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:00 am
Simon 3.2M wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:18 am I took 3 days on my M - I’m no detailer and used a DA polisher, I was just a little patient and careful.
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Car looks amazing. You must be really pleased with the result.

Thanks mate, I’m absolutely chuffed to bits. I thought the car was clean as the previous owner had it detailed just before I bought it however, when I installed new LED lights in my garage all the little swirls in the lacquer jumped out so it went from 1 panel to the whole car!!!

I’ve been giving her some TLC to be fair, I refinished the bar behind the grill and the rear dust shields as they had corroded - I blacked the grills too. Not major jobs but for me, they made a big difference.

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:59 pm

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It’s ARE coming.....not IS coming.....

bearded_ed · Post by **bearded_ed** » Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:08 pm

My DA is meant to arrive in the next few days!! However picked up a set of foam pads.... Hoping they will be enough!

My plan is to use the Meguiars Ultimate Compound and see how that goes. Also have their matching polish or my usual AG Super Resin.

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:14 pm

bearded_ed wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:08 pm My DA is meant to arrive in the next few days!! However picked up a sec of foam pads.... Hoping they will be enough!

My plan is to use the Meguiars Ultimate Compound and see how that goes. Also have their matching polish or my usual AG Super Resin.

Good luck! I am sure you will be pleased with your efforts. Look forward to seeing the photographs.

bearded_ed · Post by **bearded_ed** » Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:24 pm

IRD wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:14 pm Good luck! I am sure you will be pleased with your efforts. Look forward to seeing the photographs

Thank you!! Looking forward to the learning experience, had time for all sorts of jobs on the car these last few weeks!

wanatkinson · Post by **wanatkinson** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:12 pm

How long did the effect last? I recently did my car's first clay -> polish -> wax and it lasted about a week. I've got some compound so I'll do that soon then polish and wax again. Then I'll consider whether to get it machined or not.

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 12:48 pm

I finished mine off with a couple of coats of Wolfgang Paint Sealant which is easy to apply and remove. You can find it on EBay. The shine has stayed so far and the car still looks good. However, it is garaged and doesn’t get used in the way a ‘daily’ would. So it doesn’t stand outside all day in all weathers.

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