Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I'm after a dual action polisher, must be in good condition and come with some polishing pads. Not botherd what brand it is aslong as it works. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooley Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 try here m8 http://www.cleanchem.co.uk/polishers-and-buffers-203-c.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Cheers matey. Is this one a dual action, cant see it anywhere http://www.cleanchem.co.uk/autoglym-polisher-package-4-1430-p.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 no thats a rotary in that kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 no thats a rotary in that kit Cheers fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooley Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 is it worth trying to get one of the traders on here to maybe do a group buy on one...it kind of does them out of their job but once they have done the big first clean after that most of us will just keep on polishing our own anyway...ive been toying with the idea of buying one like you but havent got round to doing so but im sure if a group buy went up there would be a lot of take ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinTrouble Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 try a company called polished bliss they currently have an april sale on the meguiars G220 DA polisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 is it worth trying to get one of the traders on here to maybe do a group buy on one...it kind of does them out of their job but once they have done the big first clean after that most of us will just keep on polishing our own anyway...ive been toying with the idea of buying one like you but havent got round to doing so but im sure if a group buy went up there would be a lot of take ups I wouldn't mind a goup buy, but ideally i'm after one sooner rather than later. try a company called polished bliss they currently have an april sale on the meguiars G220 DA polisher Cheers matey, but asmuch as i really want the megs kit i think its too much for me to spend. I know the saying you buy cheap, you buy twice etc but i can honestly see me only using it a couple of times a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 this from polished bliss http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/meguiars-g220-dual-action-machine-polisher-polish.html is normally 150 notes but now 33% off so 99 notes. Cant go wrong for that really. Yes it 100 pounds but well worth the money IMO http://vagen.vg/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Megg220.bmp Cheers matey, but asmuch as i really want the megs kit i think its too much for me to spend. I know the saying you buy cheap, you buy twice etc but i can honestly see me only using it a couple of times a year. You would only need to use one a couple of times a year anyway, first job to get all the nasty swirl marks out of the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 opps double post oh just to add will get rid of the yellow lights syndrome in seconds with some plastx too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 I keep looking at that or the Kestrel DaS6 which is slightly cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I keep looking at that or the Kestrel DaS6 which is slightly cheaper. My mate Dan has that and uses it on his WRX... good bit of kit and TBH just as good as the G220 and like you said a bit cheaper. Thats what did my lights up the Kestral.. Cant go wrong with that either Neil. Get some pads off them too and some good compound. Drop them a mail from the website they reply quick and will let you know what you need pad and compound wise. You got J Spec? you will need a milder compound as J Spec paint is softer:) After a full detail with the kestral and a good wax applied the results would be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 My mate Dan has that and uses it on his WRX... good bit of kit and TBH just as good as the G220 and like you said a bit cheaper. Thats what did my lights up the Kestral.. Cant go wrong with that either Neil. Get some pads off them too and some good compound. Drop them a mail from the website they reply quick and will let you know what you need pad and compound wise. You got J Spec? you will need a milder compound as J Spec paint is softer:) After a full detail with the kestral and a good wax applied the results would be awesome Yeah i read about the soft paint. might just go for that one as i keep reading both good and bad reports on the megs kit but nothing bad on the DAS6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 good man, dont forget your 3M tape to mask off your panels and rubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I got the Kestrel DAS-6, it's the bees knees and cheaper than the G220. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinTrouble Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I know the saying you buy cheap, you buy twice etc but i can honestly see me only using it a couple of times a year. to be honest i only said the megs as its what i have and i knew it was on sale at PB, i think theres a few websites may have the DAS6 on sale aswell and it is also a good piece of kit, i can have a quick search for the link if you would like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 to be honest i only said the megs as its what i have and i knew it was on sale at PB, i think theres a few websites may have the DAS6 on sale aswell and it is also a good piece of kit, i can have a quick search for the link if you would like Its ok matey no need to go to the trouble, if i cant do a bit of searching for myself i shouldnt be allowed near the internet lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 What you looking at doing Neil? full swirl removal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 What you looking at doing Neil? full swirl removal? To be honest matey i just want the paint looking as good as it possibly can. Last timer i cleaned and clayed there wasnt that many swirl marks, mostly the roof, but that might have been me not checking properly. With it being white i know its hard to get a decent finish as all the hard work wont show through like on a darker coloured car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinTrouble Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 next time you give the car a wash go for a drive to a petrol station or multi story car park it will show the extent of swirls a treat always handy if you dont have any halogen lights, i would suggest sunlight but we are in the uk lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Good tip, never thought of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I've got a kestral one, i'm pleased with it. Theres some pic's in my garage of how it done my car Got it from here, if it's any help http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Kestrel_DAS-6_Sonus_Kit_1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 try a company called polished bliss they currently have an april sale on the meguiars G220 DA polisher i use one of these. results can be seen in my build thread in the supra chat section, its a really good bit of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Sorted now. I have just orderd the DAS6 with soft megs pads. I will post up some pics before and after, any tips on technique etc ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 never assume that because its an import the paint will be soft , mine isnt , and has not been painted , as for a GB would be impossible to get a decent price on any machine /combo you would have to buy to many . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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