Guys and gals, my arm feels like it wants to drop off when I polish and wax which is why I'm looking at learning to machine polish. I've looked at them and I'm so confused! What the difference between a das6 and das21. I don't want to spend a fortune to start with, but also if a das6 is the way to start what on earth are the difference between them!? These dodo juice, autobrite models names I've never heard of loads! Thanks in advance.
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- Thread starter MartynFrancis
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Das6's are great little entry level machines,easy to use and safe more importantly, just remember you will need to factor in the cost of pads and polish which can easily double the price of the machine, The Das21 and the likes are all the same machine just rebranded for differing retailers,they are a fair bit more powerful a correct quicker but to a hobbyist are they worth the extra, only you can answer that.
Also it strikes me you think polishing your car will be easier on your arms and quicker with a machine, trust me it won't, the level of finish will obviously be far better but to get there is not easy or quick.
Also it strikes me you think polishing your car will be easier on your arms and quicker with a machine, trust me it won't, the level of finish will obviously be far better but to get there is not easy or quick.
I had a das 6 pro.. It was great but had to work hard when the paint was tough..
Bought a Das21.. It's a lot more robust and will correct paintwork faster.. But it is a bigger machine and struggles to get into the tighter spots..
But it does offer a better quality of correction..
If I was you I would start with a das6 pro and see if you enjoy doing the work.. As said, it's not easy... But the results are ten fold what hand polishing can achieve.
Bought a Das21.. It's a lot more robust and will correct paintwork faster.. But it is a bigger machine and struggles to get into the tighter spots..
But it does offer a better quality of correction..
If I was you I would start with a das6 pro and see if you enjoy doing the work.. As said, it's not easy... But the results are ten fold what hand polishing can achieve.
Thanks guys, so the das6 seems like a good way to start...
Now to the pads, this may sound thick but what pads do I use?
Now to the pads, this may sound thick but what pads do I use?
Although not in the same league, has anyone tried the polishers from Halfords? Was looking for something just to make the job a little easier on the arms and shouldersand they have a small one at £31 and a larger two handed job at £49?
Also being a novice when it comes to machine polishing do the pads fit all polishers and I am presuming there are different ones for application to buffing.
Also being a novice when it comes to machine polishing do the pads fit all polishers and I am presuming there are different ones for application to buffing.
MartynFrancis said:
I went with the kit form Clean Your Car. Had a healthy amount of points accumulated so also got a tidy discount on it too.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-meguiars-microfibre-kit/prod_1454.html
The DAS6 Pro is a great piece of kit, I use mine for buffing off sealants but no longer need it, so I am looking at selling mine which is in great condition for £100 including 4 pads (2heavy and 2medium) and a all in one unopened polish.