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20 January 2009, 09:59 AM
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As you know my car was sprayed in WR1 blue about 6/7 month ago
The paint doesnt seem to have alot of swirls or any of that jazz but i want to keep on top of it.
Im after a budget machine polisher of some sort.
Is it possible to user an angle grinder with the pads.
I don't know to much about all this to be honest
So any info on pads would be great.
Will get my gf to get me all this for my birthday in Feb
As you know my car was sprayed in WR1 blue about 6/7 month ago
The paint doesnt seem to have alot of swirls or any of that jazz but i want to keep on top of it.
Im after a budget machine polisher of some sort.
Is it possible to user an angle grinder with the pads.
I don't know to much about all this to be honest
So any info on pads would be great. Will get my gf to get me all this for my birthday in Feb
20 January 2009, 10:17 AM
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I have found a few cheap ones on the bay - Would they do the job.
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20 January 2009, 11:06 AM
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Cheaper here:
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Agree the other ones look like converted grinders, spend a few quid more and get a DA action.
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20 January 2009, 12:01 PM
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I have the Meguairs G220 - it was all that was available at the time, unless I bought a UDM or a PC with a transformer, it is a very good machine but I'd probably go for the Kestrel now, infact I'm looking at getting the Kestrel Rotary as it looks a bit better than the Silverline Orange.
Conner> don't bother with an Ebay cheapie, get yourself a decent machine from either Autobrite or CYC etc - its a false economy in my opinion.
You could also pop over to Detailing world & have a look ad DaveKG's machine polishing guides - everything you need to know, but were afraid to ask!
Conner> don't bother with an Ebay cheapie, get yourself a decent machine from either Autobrite or CYC etc - its a false economy in my opinion.
You could also pop over to Detailing world & have a look ad DaveKG's machine polishing guides - everything you need to know, but were afraid to ask!
23 January 2009, 03:42 PM
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Obviously not seen our new FAQ yest then? It tells you how to work out how hard your paint is, and then advises you about the most suitable pads and polishes to use. For standard Subaru paint (which is intermediate in terms of hardness) this link would apply for DA usage...
Car Care Advice - Frequently asked questions about car care products and techniques
Secondary paint jobs are usually harder than original paint, but it won't be possible to confirm this before you start the job. Therefore, the advice on the above link remains the best place to start, and you always have the option of using more aggressive pads if you need to.
The Kestrel DAS-6 is the best value wholly appropriate machine currently available; those linked on E-Bay above are rotary tools that are unsiutable for DIY use - to understand why read this...
Car Care Advice - Polish - How to safely polish your paint by hand or machine
Great deals on the Kestrel when bought in kit form with pads from our site; equal if not better to other offers on the same machine, and you get the benefit of having us on the end of the phone if you end up needing any in depth advice on what you are doing.
Car Care Advice - Frequently asked questions about car care products and techniques
Secondary paint jobs are usually harder than original paint, but it won't be possible to confirm this before you start the job. Therefore, the advice on the above link remains the best place to start, and you always have the option of using more aggressive pads if you need to.
The Kestrel DAS-6 is the best value wholly appropriate machine currently available; those linked on E-Bay above are rotary tools that are unsiutable for DIY use - to understand why read this...
Car Care Advice - Polish - How to safely polish your paint by hand or machine
Great deals on the Kestrel when bought in kit form with pads from our site; equal if not better to other offers on the same machine, and you get the benefit of having us on the end of the phone if you end up needing any in depth advice on what you are doing.
23 January 2009, 10:10 PM
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Thanks for all the info Rich. You have swayed me into this "Kestrel DAS-6"
So i will give you a call this week hopefully an get it paid for. And i will have some questions aswell haha :-)
Just about pads an polishes etc. I will read your links first
Cheers
So i will give you a call this week hopefully an get it paid for. And i will have some questions aswell haha :-)
Just about pads an polishes etc. I will read your links first
Cheers
24 January 2009, 12:08 PM
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im to thinking of ordering the kestrel this week, but im unsure which poilshes to go for, i have a P1 and would say the swirls are very light, so dont really want to cut much back, i've always used megs gold class polish
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26 January 2009, 03:42 PM
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P1 paint is usually harder than for other Subaru's, don't ask me why, I just know this from painful personal experience of having to polish them lol! A safe starting point would be the option given above for intermediate paints, i.e...
Car Care Advice - Frequently asked questions about car care products and techniques
However, you may find you need to up the ante even if the swirls appear to be quite light, due to the hardness of the paint, so keep this in mind.
Car Care Advice - Frequently asked questions about car care products and techniques
However, you may find you need to up the ante even if the swirls appear to be quite light, due to the hardness of the paint, so keep this in mind.
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