Best DA polisher (Without spending a fortune)

[blunderthumbs]

Thinking of buying a DA Polisher. What is the best value machine without it costing an arm and leg. What is the Aldi machine like ? Got a 3 year warranty :?
https://www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-1400w-car-polisher/p/804100437700200?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr4mkhO2l7wIVigCLCh2dMggaEAQYASABEgK9oPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Deleted member 32480]

The one in your link looks like a rotary rather than a DA mate.

Something like this is what I would buy:
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system

I have done 4 cars now using mine. I didn't listen to advice and bought foam pads rather than microfiber and it took me an age. But it might be worth starting off with foam pads as there is very little damage you can do with them.

This guys channel is an excellent resource:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm62usnRycU&ab_channel=ForensicDetailingChannel

 

[idej_z4]

+1 for the Clean Your Car polishers. I opted for this one for the throw and comfort, but I've also had the one above which is a great starter polisher. https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-pro-plus-15mm-dual-action-polisher

If you're trying to save a few bob, check out eBay and other marketplaces. People are always selling them.

 

[True-Blue]

I’m using a DAS 6 Pro, mines about 10 years old and still going strong.

I’d be tempted to look at a slightly different set up to the ‘package’ listed though for BMW paint. Megs 101 foam cut (can be used on microfibre pads) and Megs 205 ultra finishing polish.

 

[Darkangelv2]

Slims Detailing DAS kit w/ megs and microfibre pads was what i bought. Decent value and quality.

 

[blunderthumbs]

The one in your link looks like a rotary rather than a DA mate.

Something like this is what I would buy:
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system

I have done 4 cars now using mine. I didn't listen to advice and bought foam pads rather than microfiber and it took me an age. But it might be worth starting off with foam pads as there is very little damage you can do with them.

This guys channel is an excellent resource:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm62usnRycU&ab_channel=ForensicDetailingChannel

Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference ? Isn't a DA polisher rotary :?

 

[ibasniper]

DA = Dual Action. Yes it's rotary but it has an offset spin action. So in theory you shouldn't burn the lacquer/ paint

 

[Smartbear]

The one in your link looks like a rotary rather than a DA mate.

Something like this is what I would buy:
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system

I have done 4 cars now using mine. I didn't listen to advice and bought foam pads rather than microfiber and it took me an age. But it might be worth starting off with foam pads as there is very little damage you can do with them.

This guys channel is an excellent resource:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm62usnRycU&ab_channel=ForensicDetailingChannel

Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference ? Isn't a DA polisher rotary :?

Unless you’re at expert ninja level the rotary polisher will easily end in tears, the DA is always recommended to save money on respray costs
Rob

 

[blunderthumbs]

The one in your link looks like a rotary rather than a DA mate.

Something like this is what I would buy:
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system

I have done 4 cars now using mine. I didn't listen to advice and bought foam pads rather than microfiber and it took me an age. But it might be worth starting off with foam pads as there is very little damage you can do with them.

This guys channel is an excellent resource:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm62usnRycU&ab_channel=ForensicDetailingChannel

Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference ? Isn't a DA polisher rotary :?

Unless you’re at expert ninja level the rotary polisher will easily end in tears, the DA is always recommended to save money on respray costs
Rob

Thanks for the tip. Quite easy to f..ck up if you don't know. Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 32480]

Imagine it was sunny and you had a magnifying glass and you moved it very slowly across a black piece of paper very slowly from left to right. That's your rotary.

Now imagine the same scenario but moved it across the plane but as you were doing it you moved it slightly up, down, left and right whilst moving it from left to night. That's your DA.

The heat from a rotary is concentrated in one place. the rotary moves the pads (and the heat) over the panel in a less of a concentration. For noobs like you and me- we don't touch them rotary's

 

[blunderthumbs]

Imagine it was sunny and you had a magnifying glass and you moved it very slowly across a black piece of paper very slowly from left to right. That's your rotary.

Now imagine the same scenario but moved it across the plane but as you were doing it you moved it slightly up, down, left and right whilst moving it from left to night. That's your DA.

The heat from a rotary is concentrated in one place. the rotary moves the pads (and the heat) over the panel in a less of a concentration. For noobs like you and me- we don't touch them rotary's

Well explained. Who knew? I didn't that's for sure. Thanks again for the info much appreciated

 

[Deleted member 32480]

No problems mate, it's a slippery slope.

For some inspiration on a car similar to yours assuming you have have the e85 in your profile then check out these video's

https://youtu.be/xDP3JNi0pKw
and
https://youtu.be/2v94uqWNbco

 

[SiJar]

Meguirs DA for me as long as you ditch the standard foam pads that come with it and purchase some better pads.

 

[True-Blue]

Imagine it was sunny and you had a magnifying glass and you moved it very slowly across a black piece of paper very slowly from left to right. That's your rotary.

Now imagine the same scenario but moved it across the plane but as you were doing it you moved it slightly up, down, left and right whilst moving it from left to night. That's your DA.

The heat from a rotary is concentrated in one place. the rotary moves the pads (and the heat) over the panel in a less of a concentration. For noobs like you and me- we don't touch them rotary's

In addition, a good DA is more than capable enough to correct serious paint defects. A rotary achieves the same end result, but faster which is why Pro’s and paint shops use them.

Take your time with a DA, think tortoise & hare

I’ve been out in the garage this afternoon and done my drivers door, rear& front wing... therapeutic way to spend a couple of hours

 

[Nanu]

I was a complete novice where these things are concerned and learned everything I needed from this site. I purchased a Vonhaus machine at a very reasonable price and have found it gives great results. Slightly noisy but most are. Gets No 1 ratings. See below.

https://bestcarpolisher.co.uk/best-dual-action-polisher-for-beginner/

 

[True-Blue]

I was a complete novice where these things are concerned and learned everything I needed from this site. I purchased a Vonhaus machine at a very reasonable price and have found it gives great results. Slightly noisy but most are. Gets No 1 ratings. See below.

https://bestcarpolisher.co.uk/best-dual-action-polisher-for-beginner/

Happy that your happy with your DA, but that’s a shocking ‘Review’ you’ve linked too...

PMSL... ‘comes with a wavy sponge’ in one of the ‘reviews’ and the yellow drill shaped one looks absolutely shocking at No4 and, I quote... This is the High-Quality Best Car Polisher UK for the cars.

 

[IRD]

Like you, having no previous experienceI asked for advice from the Forum before doing anything. Eventually I bought a DAS 6 Pro last Spring at the start of the first lockdown and watched loads of videos. The weather was kind and it took me about a week to do the job. Very satisfying.

 

[Nanu]

I was a complete novice where these things are concerned and learned everything I needed from this site. I purchased a Vonhaus machine at a very reasonable price and have found it gives great results. Slightly noisy but most are. Gets No 1 ratings. See below.

https://bestcarpolisher.co.uk/best-dual-action-polisher-for-beginner/

Happy that your happy with your DA, but that’s a shocking ‘Review’ you’ve linked too...

PMSL... ‘comes with a wavy sponge’ in one of the ‘reviews’ and the yellow drill shaped one looks absolutely shocking at No4 and, I quote... This is the High-Quality Best Car Polisher UK for the cars.

This says it all for me and as an owner of one I agree with. "This is the best dual action polisher for beginner UK."
The DAS Pro is better but a lot more expensive. Trust me for a beginner who uses a machine once or at most twice a year this is a great product.

 

[True-Blue]

I was a complete novice where these things are concerned and learned everything I needed from this site. I purchased a Vonhaus machine at a very reasonable price and have found it gives great results. Slightly noisy but most are. Gets No 1 ratings. See below.

https://bestcarpolisher.co.uk/best-dual-action-polisher-for-beginner/

Happy that your happy with your DA, but that’s a shocking ‘Review’ you’ve linked too...

PMSL... ‘comes with a wavy sponge’ in one of the ‘reviews’ and the yellow drill shaped one looks absolutely shocking at No4 and, I quote... This is the High-Quality Best Car Polisher UK for the cars.

This says it all for me and as an owner of one I agree with. "This is the best dual action polisher for beginner UK."
The DAS Pro is better but a lot more expensive. Trust me for a beginner who uses a machine once or at most twice a year this is a great product.

I didn’t mean the review of your machine, I read through the whole link and all the ‘reviews’

 

[Nanu]

Happy that your happy with your DA, but that’s a shocking ‘Review’ you’ve linked too...

PMSL... ‘comes with a wavy sponge’ in one of the ‘reviews’ and the yellow drill shaped one looks absolutely shocking at No4 and, I quote... This is the High-Quality Best Car Polisher UK for the cars.

This says it all for me and as an owner of one I agree with. "This is the best dual action polisher for beginner UK."
The DAS Pro is better but a lot more expensive. Trust me for a beginner who uses a machine once or at most twice a year this is a great product.

I didn’t mean the review of your machine, I read through the whole link and all the ‘reviews’

Didn't read all the reviews just the one that I was recommending