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chrisba

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Seeing as summer is coming up soon I was thinking of getting myself a machine polisher.

There is a million combinations of pads and polish but there's always some well priced "kits" offered from different sellers.

Can anyone recommend a kit or even a basic pad/polish combo just to get me started.

I can build my collection up over time I guess so something capable of some reasonable correction on my sterling grey zed from the off would be what I'm looking for!

Budget of as close to £150/£160 as possible.

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nice choice of kits and budgets here -
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/car-care-kits/machine-polishing-kits.aspx
 
Hi there. I went with one of these and have been very happy with it

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/kestrel-das6-dual-action-machine-polisher-cat10.html
 
Have a look on ebay,some good budget kits on there to get you started.
 
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis.../das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/prod_673.html

I have this, if you sign up to detailing world I believe there is still a code in the group buy section to get £15 off bringing it to £100. I have been really happy with it, using hex pads and megs 205/105 atm. although I am looking at buying http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polish/menzerna-250ml/prod_220.html as I have heard good stuff about them.

in terms of pads I use this guide http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=284955
 
minefields said:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis.../das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/prod_673.html

I have this, if you sign up to detailing world I believe there is still a code in the group buy section to get £15 off bringing it to £100. I have been really happy with it, using hex pads and megs 205/105 atm. although I am looking at buying http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polish/menzerna-250ml/prod_220.html as I have heard good stuff about them.

in terms of pads I use this guide http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=284955
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I've been a member of DW on and off for 6 or 7 years now and i've seen the DAS6 Pro GB. I didn't realise it was still running though so thanks for that! :thumbsup:

I'm more looking for a recommendation for a basic polish/pad combo that is proven on the zed paint. I'm not looking for 100% correction straight off so something decent to get me started really.

I was thinking of the megs combo and maybe Orange, White and Black Hex pads. Any thoughts?

Also, will the 5.5" pads be ok or will i need the 4" pads too?

Thanks in advance!
 
5.5" pads are the ones I use, the cyc DAS-6 pro comes with a 5" and 6" backing plate.

The pad and polish combination is a a little trial and error and how much correction you want. Usual rule of thumb is to start with least abrasive pads and polish and if that doesn't work move up. BMW are known for harder paint, but that's not always the case.

The black hex one is used for putting glazes on really and for polishes that fill, you won't get much correction out. The white hex is a very good pad for getting a some correction but also leaving a nice finish. The orange is handy to have if you find the white not correcting enough.

The megs 205/105 polish is a good start and gets really good reviews, same as the pads really if the 205 doesn't do enough correction, then move onto the 105.

The biggest thing is confidence to tackle the paint with a DA, even though the chances of doing damage is very low with a DA.

What helped for me is Autobrite that are about 25 mins from where I live hold a 1 day "back 2 basics" course that included everything about cleaning the car and decontamination then in the afternoon we got to try a DA and rotary and I found it so useful to get the confidence and technique right.
 
minefields said:
5.5" pads are the ones I use, the cyc DAS-6 pro comes with a 5" and 6" backing plate.

Cool. I'll stick to those for now then.

The pad and polish combination is a a little trial and error and how much correction you want. Usual rule of thumb is to start with least abrasive pads and polish and if that doesn't work move up. BMW are known for harder paint, but that's not always the case.

The black hex one is used for putting glazes on really and for polishes that fill, you won't get much correction out. The white hex is a very good pad for getting a some correction but also leaving a nice finish. The orange is handy to have if you find the white not correcting enough.

I was thinking of just getting the black pad for applying wax now and again and the others for correction. Thanks for confirming that! :thumbsup:

The megs 205/105 polish is a good start and gets really good reviews, same as the pads really if the 205 doesn't do enough correction, then move onto the 105.

I think i'll go for these then.

The biggest thing is confidence to tackle the paint with a DA, even though the chances of doing damage is very low with a DA.

What helped for me is Autobrite that are about 25 mins from where I live hold a 1 day "back 2 basics" course that included everything about cleaning the car and decontamination then in the afternoon we got to try a DA and rotary and I found it so useful to get the confidence and technique right.
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Thanks for your help! Much appreciated! :thumbsup:
 
Das6 pro with hexlogic pads(black and white to start off) gtechniq p1 polish, this is a great beginners bundle. You will be hard pressed to do damage but results will be awesome
 
Das6 pro definately. As said before pad and polish is trial and error. Only way I could correct the paint on my E89 was to go yellow hex with menz fg400. Hate BMW paint.
 
Is the paint really that hard on these cars?

Ive just gone and purchased some new pads for my car for when i give it a spring clean when this terrible weather stops. Ive ordered a blue hex pad. Are you suggesting thats not going to cut it?

The paint work is pretty clean however it has lost a little bit of the sparkle in the paint from the metallic
 
makes you wonder how the finish swirls so easily considering how bloody hard the finish is and how much work it takes to correct it . :headbang:
 
I bought a Das6 pro recently ready to do come paint correction in the spring. I used the Dw05 code for a 5% discount as posted recently in another thread.
 
ryanwhite19 said:
I prefer to work my way up it cutting levels, preferring to go over more than once rather than up the cutting levels straight away.
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Don't get me wrong I did. Started with (all menz polishes):

White hex/106FA
then
White hex/RD3.02
then
Yellow hex/RD3.02 (this should of done it)

I thought bloody hell still not shifting some, infact barely touching (I will admit the previous owner obviously did not take care when washing and the paint was in pretty poor condition), rather than apply even more pressure I chose to up the cut with the yellow hex and FG400

Finish is really nice, really nice single stage process with lovely gloss.

When I come to seal the paint again in 6 months, I will prob just go over the car with the white hex and 106FA just to obtain a true mirror finish :)
 
Am I right in thinking I should up the polish first then the pad so for me it would be

White Hex with 205
White Hex with 105
Orange Hex with 205
Orange Hex with 105
 
chrisba said:
Am I right in thinking I should up the polish first then the pad so for me it would be
White Hex with 205
White Hex with 105
Orange Hex with 205
Orange Hex with 105
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Anyone?
 
Yeah its a good starting way to to do it. Basically its all about how much correction you want to do. When I have done cars in the past I always try and get the majority out using the least abrasive combo I can get away with.

I always prefer to get the swirls out and make the deeper scratches look better rather than going for complete correction. I have not done the Z4 yet as I am waiting for the front and back bumper to get repainted and also some decent dry days :) Can't be Worse than the civic I had before, soft and thin paint was not a good combo, had to be so careful.
 
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