machine polish / hand polish

[bimersmile]

hi there, can using a hand machine polisher damage the paintwork in any way?! (the same way machine sanding woodwork can gauge into the wood)
i've not done it before and am not feeling strong enough to polish it all by hand.

 

[DPG]

What sort of machine polisher /pads have you got?

 

[ryanwhite19]

Quick answer is yes but its usually the lack of preparation that causes the problem. If you do a little research on google and youtube its very easy to overcome the risk of severely damaging the paint

 

[srhutch]

Using a DA will make it harder to cause damage compared to a rotary.

 

[Stark]

Megs do a tutorial on youtube using a DA.....piss pot easy, and no chance of damage...unless you drop the DA onto the car

 

[Sim_Simma]

Knowing what you are goin to use to polish the car will make all the difference. What have you got?

 

[Fast3000]

+1 Like the others say, its the user and lack of prep work that will cause damage. Loadsa online resources that show you how to minimise the risk.

 

[inkey$]

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[R.O Detailing]

if you have never used a machine before, then take caution, use a DA machine to begin with.