Buying a machine polisher..

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Ducklakeview

Elite
 Merseyside
Rather than pay the quoted £200 to have the Zed machine polished when it eventually goes in to have the accident damage repaired, I thought I'd buy my own, and then at least I can do all of my cars & van.

So what's recommended as a decent entry level machine, pads and compounds?

I await the fruits of knowledge....

Mike
 
The DAS-6 Pro is a decent DA polisher for non-professional use - different people have different preferences for pads & polishes but a kit like this with Menzerna polishes should do all that you need

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-kit/prod_675.html
 
PerryGunn said:
The DAS-6 Pro is a decent DA polisher for non-professional use - different people have different preferences for pads & polishes but a kit like this with Menzerna polishes should do all that you need

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-kit/prod_675.html
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Have seen that mentioned, but are there various ones, ie 500w, 650w & 800w?

Mike

Edit: that is the bigger one :)
 
Das 6 pro has the 850w motor I believe ..

You don't want one smaller as you can stall the motor easily when trying to correct faults..

The Das 21e is a great machine that can correct panels quickly.. Has a bigger throw and is an alround better machine than the 6 pro for similar cash
 
Yea..

Similar to the one I use..

Pads are normal fitment, it's the way it works the pads that better..

BMW paint is pretty hard you will find.. I use microfibres pads a lot on German paint..they last a couple of cars and then bin them..
 
If it were me, i'd be considering something like:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-meguiars-hex-logic-kit/prod_1453.html

Probably add a few pads too (probably want a spread of 3 grades, and something for wax)
 
In the end i dont think it'l make a huge difference, i'd aim for the DAS-6 Pro or better, that'l future proof you there. More importantly is you probably want two grades of polish, and a selection of pads. Trial and error is the key! detailingworld used to have a great guide that made use of the megs 105/205 combo and a das6 pro.
 
Good combo...


I use a lot of megs ultimate compound... its a great allrounder and has no throw if used correctly..


I see on jimmys link the das 6 pro has a new body style and looks a nice thing now.... I still prefer the 21 having owned them both..
 
Z4M-2006 said:
I see on jimmys link the das 6 pro has a new body style and looks a nice thing now....
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That's the DAS 6 Pro Plus, the 6 Pro still has the old style body with top 'loop' handle
 
Ok, so the Vertool has arrived, all nice and shiny :)

The polishes in the pack are Sonax Cut & Finish, with a 5 rating for both abrasion and gloss, and also Perfect Finish with a 4 for abrasion and a 6 for gloss. I presume the Cut & Finish is for heavily contaminated/degraded paint, so I'm better off with the Perfect Finish?

Also, I recall that some of the pads should be used wet?

Comments/advice welcomed...

Mike
 
Ooooh ya in for a steep learning Curve.. Ha ha

It's trial and error what will work on what kind of paint..
As said BMW paint is hard... You will need a compound with decent cut and a medium hard pad

Take it slowly, and see what a few passes do for you after the pads been primed ...
Keep working until you see progress..

Don't be fooled by the scratches being filled without fully cutting them out..

Slowly and carefully is the name of the game.. Use the pads flat against the car, don't "edge" the pad...
Be mindful of ridges,swages and panel ends as it's much easier to go through the laquer..

When I first got my Das 6 I spent hours on a panel of my black BMW... Thinking it was going great.. I had hardly made a difference, not aggressive enough with pad and compound combo..lol..

Perry... Nice one, I like the look of that pro plus..
 
Z4M-2006 said:
It's trial and error what will work on what kind of paint..
As said BMW paint is hard... You will need a compound with decent cut and a medium hard pad

Take it slowly, and see what a few passes do for you after the pads been primed ...
Keep working until you see progress..

Don't be fooled by the scratches being filled without fully cutting them out..

Slowly and carefully is the name of the game.. Use the pads flat against the car, don't "edge" the pad...
Be mindful of ridges,swages and panel ends as it's much easier to go through the laquer..

When I first got my Das 6 I spent hours on a panel of my black BMW... Thinking it was going great.. I had hardly made a difference, not aggressive enough with pad and compound combo..lol..
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Good advice - but also worth pointing out that you shouldn't go balls-deep straight away - until you're familiar with the pads/polishes you have, you should start with the least aggressive combo and work up through more aggressive combos until you're achieving the desired level of correction

Also worth looking at the Junkman's videos on YouTube as a visual demonstration of technique is much better than a written description
 
Nope....

Its not easy to do damage unless your absolutely ham fisted without and ounce of feel for what your doing.....lol..

But if you fall into any of the above categories,then just save spend the money it would cost you to tool up and get someone else to do it for you..
 
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