electric polishers- recommendations please

Hanuman · 07-10-10, 02:11 PM

as per the title

Halfords. Always cautious of own branded things, but it's easily found.

other makes, models, sources, if y'all would.

john johnson · 07-10-10, 02:19 PM

to do what? and budget?

i have a megs g220 which is for numpties and fairly pricey , ask coxxington smythe he knows a few decent ones

Hanuman · 07-10-10, 02:31 PM

ok.

In this instance, it is primarily for polishing the car. Alternate uses would be considered but I'm a little worried about friction effects.

overall polish/mop the living daylights out of the S4 and other piles of guano with cars encrusted beneath.

Budget. Charity level if at all possible...

john johnson · 07-10-10, 03:21 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILVERLINE-CAR...item33618023bc

this sort of thing then......

missfire · 07-10-10, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john johnson

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILVERLINE-CAR...item33618023bc

this sort of thing then......

thats the one i have...it works.!!....i think..('real' detailers might tell you otherwise though!!

)

alternative uses so far....'beeswaxed' 2 big tables!!! (with other mops/sponges)
need sunglasses now to eat...

has sanding pads too! OOOOOOOO!! will be sanding the ass off of my boat with is soon..!

(spare carbon brushes with it too..)

missfire · 07-10-10, 03:47 PM

DO NOT! get this type...they are shit! vibrated my brain using one....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAC-9-CAR-POLI...item33617bfb27

i might have had the pad on squint of something ..but i dont think so..

PeterB · 07-10-10, 03:50 PM

Ideally, you want a Random Orbital polisher. Much less chance of damaging the paint with one of these.
('Porter Cable' is a popular make I gather).

missfire · 07-10-10, 03:57 PM

i did this with mine..

just got to be carefull and use lots of water

before

after

Hanuman · 25-05-20, 08:51 AM

Nearly ten years dead, this thread, but resurrected.

My trusty Draper cheapo gave up spectacularly, yesterday. It’s had a hard life over ten years, having been pressed into service for the S4, Black V8, silver V8, quattro, dad’s Mazda and now the Merc.

6 full uses in all, before the cast aluminium bit shattered, and a scattered bits of broken plastic in all directions!

£45/6cars/9.5years is not a bad return I suppose.

Now, I’m faced with buying a replacement. This time, no urgency, so I can be a bit more selective.

Does the DAS-6 still meet the exacting demands of the CA critics?
£105-130 via Amazon.
What other recommendations or suggestions? Elbow grease was trialled, and found wanting.

07-10-10, 02:19 PM	#2
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	to do what? and budget? i have a megs g220 which is for numpties and fairly pricey , ask coxxington smythe he knows a few decent ones __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

07-10-10, 02:31 PM	#3
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	ok. In this instance, it is primarily for polishing the car. Alternate uses would be considered but I'm a little worried about friction effects. overall polish/mop the living daylights out of the S4 and other piles of guano with cars encrusted beneath. Budget. Charity level if at all possible... __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

07-10-10, 03:21 PM	#4
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILVERLINE-CAR...item33618023bc this sort of thing then...... __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

25-05-20, 08:51 AM	#9
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	Polishers Nearly ten years dead, this thread, but resurrected. My trusty Draper cheapo gave up spectacularly, yesterday. It’s had a hard life over ten years, having been pressed into service for the S4, Black V8, silver V8, quattro, dad’s Mazda and now the Merc. 6 full uses in all, before the cast aluminium bit shattered, and a scattered bits of broken plastic in all directions! £45/6cars/9.5years is not a bad return I suppose. Now, I’m faced with buying a replacement. This time, no urgency, so I can be a bit more selective. Does the DAS-6 still meet the exacting demands of the CA critics? £105-130 via Amazon. What other recommendations or suggestions? Elbow grease was trialled, and found wanting. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

07-10-10, 03:47 PM	#6
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,154	DO NOT! get this type...they are shit! vibrated my brain using one.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAC-9-CAR-POLI...item33617bfb27 i might have had the pad on squint of something ..but i dont think so..

07-10-10, 03:50 PM	#7
PeterB You absolute shower! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Chester Posts: 1,444	Ideally, you want a Random Orbital polisher. Much less chance of damaging the paint with one of these. ('Porter Cable' is a popular make I gather).

07-10-10, 03:57 PM	#8
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,154	i did this with mine.. just got to be carefull and use lots of water before after