Goodz Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Was thinking of getting one as my dad has one he uses on his boat, does any one use one or am I taking about a major hanus sin here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hou Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I use a rotary polisher, it all depends on which you get and making sure you get the right pads and practice on a scrap panel before touching your paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richzr Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 And start off on a low speed so u can get used to it and never for get which way it's spinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodz Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 hmm rotary looks a little expensive and more than Im after i think. Im really only after somthing that is goona make polishing easier and give a good shine to the car I have my suspicions about ones that looks this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_189810_langId_-1_categoryId_165640 sugestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike5786 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 it'll save your arms but won't give you the finish with what others have suggested above and tbh these are known to burn out, though I have one myself and it's been fine, all in all like I say you won't be left with aching arms but you won't be left with a finish that's anything special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Couldn't you just use a orbital sander with a polishing pad on ? maybe a cheaper option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe588 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Them halfords things are crap, I wouldn't bother. You can get a silverline rotary for about 45 quid, I've had one about 3 years now and it's still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryK Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 You kind get what you pay for, Have you looked at the DAS6 Kestrel polishers ? I know you said its expensive but if you want to take the machine route it really is worth doing it properly. Have you checked outDetailing Worldthere are so many brilliant guides and reviews and the forum is very helpful and friendly too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hou Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Them halfords things are crap, I wouldn't bother. You can get a silverline rotary for about 45 quid, I've had one about 3 years now and it's still going strong. /\ /\ As he says, Silverline rotary if you were to jump in at the deep end! That from halfrauds is pathetic and will only be as good as your hand for example Here is a 50/50 on my astral black Gen 6 when using the rotary, poor picture but you get the idea, left is unpolished!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richzr Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I us makita mops there about 200 pound the da mopes are ball shit mopes they hide evry think and it takes 3 times as long getting the same finsh as a rotary mope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldy Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Don't buy the Halfords one, if you have that budget, do it by hand and buy some more expensive and better polish products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodz Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 hmmm those silverline ones appear to be in budget, look a bit scary though lol if i get a soft pad how likely am i to make a mess of my paintwork on my first attempt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotv6 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) if you are worried about burning your paint with a rotary . just spend a little more and get a decent branded dual action polisher ive had a couple of the top name ones and by far for ease of use and resultant shine the maguires da polisher is the best bet for results and ease of use Edited June 3, 2011 by spotv6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey_matt Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) pfft just use your arms, dont need a polisher to get good results, and manually doing is good exercise Taken in my rear wing Edited June 3, 2011 by Monkey_matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hou Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 It will all depend on how fast you want it done, as rotaries will do the job quicker! Your best bet is getting a scrap bonnet from scrap yard and check the threads on detailing world, in fact there are always polishers going second hand on DW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotv6 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 a d/a polisher will always do a better job than by hand trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc1603 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I've used one of those cheapy polishers as I was given it for Christmas one year. Used it once, never again as it was crap. So much vibration you end up with white finger after a while, thankfully not permanent. I have a porter cable dual action one that is the dogs danglies. Yes they are expensive, but they are worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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