What machine polisher?

ECBMW · 07-02-2012, 03:02 PM

Im considering a machine polisher and wondered what everyone recommends/uses?

I know thats an open question but feel free to ask anything further to narrow down the criteria.

Thanks

parapaul · 07-02-2012, 03:17 PM

Kestrel DA

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...-polisher.html

fulcrum · 07-02-2012, 04:34 PM

I would get the pro version - more powerful and a longer power cord.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_673.html

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Statler · 07-03-2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parapaul

Kestrel DA

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...-polisher.html

+1

mob17 · 07-03-2012, 01:25 PM

im actually in the same position as the OP. So would you guys say the kestrel is better than a porter cable 7424?

davyk31 · 07-03-2012, 01:48 PM

Kestrel Pro would be my choice.

NickP · 07-03-2012, 02:10 PM

I have a Flex 3401 VRG, which is an excellent DA machine as it also uses forced rotation, it's so good in fact that I often use it in preference to my Milwaukee Rotary.
It's not the cheapest piece of kit, but is well worth the money if you're planning to use it a fair amount.

mob17 · 07-03-2012, 04:00 PM

the flex would probably be too high end for me.

does the kestrel have similar speed ratings to the porter? its just that most of the guides i have read quote porter speeds (5,6 etc)

B33M3R · 07-03-2012, 04:53 PM

Another vote for the Das-6 Pro, I have one, it's a great piece of kit

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_675.html

mob17 · 07-03-2012, 05:27 PM

well thats decided then

Bomber · 07-04-2012, 02:15 AM

I am just about to buy one, I'm a bit confused what pads to get or to get the microfibre system, I've read far too many reveiws over the last few days I can't decide.

Be interested in your opinions.

davyk31 · 07-04-2012, 02:36 AM

Pads confuse me too so would be interested in any replies.

scottishpete · 07-04-2012, 02:47 AM

For BMW paint if you have swirls get the the Megs DA MF System
It works well,but expect to use a few pads as they heat up and fall to bits if over used

Small areas at a time is the key

mob17 · 07-04-2012, 04:46 AM

what about Lake County pads?

a11y · 07-04-2012, 08:02 AM

Mine's yet to arrive, but I went with the starter kit from Chemical Guys: http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/Chemic...it_p/cgdua.htm

1 x Dual Action Polisher Complete With Backing Plate
1 x Chemical Guys V34 Optical Grade Compound 16oz
1 x Chemical Guys V36 Optical Grade Cutting Polish 16oz
1 x Chemical Guys V38 Optical Grade Final Polish 16oz
1 x Chemical Guys Orange Hex Logic Cutting Pad 5.5 Inch
1 x Chemical Guys White Hex Logic Polishing Pad 5.5 Inch
1 x Chemical Guys Black Hex Logic Finishing Pad 5.5 Inch

Taken after advice gained from DW and elsewhere, heard great things about the pads and the machine.

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fulcrum Lieutenant 9 Rep 463 Posts Drives: E92,F22, F36, G01 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I would get the pro version - more powerful and a longer power cord. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_673.html Join detailing world and get another £15 off.
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mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	im actually in the same position as the OP. So would you guys say the kestrel is better than a porter cable 7424?
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davyk31 Major General 1041 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Kestrel Pro would be my choice.
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NickP Detailing 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex,UK iTrader: (1)	I have a Flex 3401 VRG, which is an excellent DA machine as it also uses forced rotation, it's so good in fact that I often use it in preference to my Milwaukee Rotary. It's not the cheapest piece of kit, but is well worth the money if you're planning to use it a fair amount.
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mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	the flex would probably be too high end for me. does the kestrel have similar speed ratings to the porter? its just that most of the guides i have read quote porter speeds (5,6 etc)
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B33M3R Captain 96 Rep 831 Posts Drives: F31 335d XD M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire iTrader: (0)	Another vote for the Das-6 Pro, I have one, it's a great piece of kit http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_675.html __________________ F31 335d M Sport XD - Mineral Grey - Coral Red - 19" 442M - HK Audio - M Sport Plus Pack - Heated Seats Check out my E90stereo install guide - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540954
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mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	well thats decided then
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Bomber Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 299 Posts Drives: F15 2015 X5 40D M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Essex iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 F15 40D [0.00]	I am just about to buy one, I'm a bit confused what pads to get or to get the microfibre system, I've read far too many reveiws over the last few days I can't decide. Be interested in your opinions.
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davyk31 Major General 1041 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Pads confuse me too so would be interested in any replies.
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scottishpete Lieutenant 38 Rep 547 Posts Drives: e92 325d m sport coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: aberdeen iTrader: (3)	For BMW paint if you have swirls get the the Megs DA MF System It works well,but expect to use a few pads as they heat up and fall to bits if over used Small areas at a time is the key
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mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	what about Lake County pads?
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a11y First Lieutenant 21 Rep 309 Posts Drives: VW T5 Campervan... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 VW T5 Campervan [0.00]	Mine's yet to arrive, but I went with the starter kit from Chemical Guys: http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/Chemic...it_p/cgdua.htm 1 x Dual Action Polisher Complete With Backing Plate 1 x Chemical Guys V34 Optical Grade Compound 16oz 1 x Chemical Guys V36 Optical Grade Cutting Polish 16oz 1 x Chemical Guys V38 Optical Grade Final Polish 16oz 1 x Chemical Guys Orange Hex Logic Cutting Pad 5.5 Inch 1 x Chemical Guys White Hex Logic Polishing Pad 5.5 Inch 1 x Chemical Guys Black Hex Logic Finishing Pad 5.5 Inch Taken after advice gained from DW and elsewhere, heard great things about the pads and the machine.
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