[BMWChap]

I think its fair to say that we have all purchased a "cheaper alternative" to save pennies at some point so give the guy a break ...btw Aldi have the best selection of biscuits EVER!

[E90325iM-SPORT]

Post it on detailing world forum. I want to see what they think.

[Ibz82]

Can't go wrong for 15quid, I know how much petrol I put a week.
Really mate looks like a good buy, if you use a good polish then you will get a decent result!

[Dsport]

Originally Posted by Ibz82

Can't go wrong for 15quid, I know how much petrol I put a week.
Really mate looks like a good buy, if you use a good polish then you will get a decent result!

That's where you do go wrong it's not the cost of the Machine it's the damage you cause to the paint when using it,

[djgandy]

Well polishers are just electric motors, let's not glorify them too much. Of course there are expensive high margin products that help prevent damage through misuse too.

The first problem with this polisher is that it only has a single RPM setting.
The second is at £14.99, the motor could be absolute crap and burn out after a few hours use.

[dest]

Its worth mentioning the torque of the motor too, on a cheap one if you pressed it down too hard it could easily be stopped compared to stronger ones

[Ibz82]

Originally Posted by Dsport

That's where you do go wrong it's not the cost of the Machine it's the damage you cause to the paint when using it,

The only damage that could arise from using one of these would be by the dounut operator!! If ur not confident doing a job like this then dnt, pay for someone else to carry out the work for you! No matter how good your unit is if you over polish your stuffed. The expensive polishes do not flash up and say stop polishing you have reached the metal. Please.
Regardless of the cost of the unit/motor it's irrelevant! Yes you can get better polishers that do lots of fancy stuff, who cares.
This motor purely takes the strain of the hands and arms. As long as you do the job evenly all over then what's the fuss about I would like someone to explain without just saying its crap!!!!
As far as vibration concerns anyone who uses tools in the building industry will know how to deal with the vibration.
The cheap one may only last 5 mins but why invest in something if ur not going to use it.

[bungleaio]

Bloke buys something cheap and is really pleased with it. Posts it on the internet to let others know.

Internet warriors tell bloke he is wrong and it's not as good as their expensive ones.

Bloke is still happy

Seriously though some people are happy with a hand car wash finish on their car. I used to be until someone pointed out swirls etc. Now I'm boarder line obsessive on immaculate paintwork and have spent far too much time and money on car cleaning stuff.

Don't turn into this

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by bungleaio

Bloke buys something cheap and is really pleased with it. Posts it on the internet to let others know.

Internet warriors tell bloke he is wrong and it's not as good as their expensive ones.

Bloke is still happy

Seriously though some people are happy with a hand car wash finish on their car. I used to be until someone pointed out swirls etc. Now I'm boarder line obsessive on immaculate paintwork and have spent far too much time and money on car cleaning stuff.

Don't turn into this