The Rig

iTrader: (13)

Did a repair on my bootlid,the dreaded spoiler holes had rusted etc so sanded down/treated with the KRUST stuff and filled/sprayed (its a white classic)

Not a bad job for the time i had but i had alot of overspray which i intended to get off with t-cut etc and i did,but just below the repair i have some primer residue that is very hard to get off so thought about getting

Direct Power PP245 120W Auto Polisher 230V - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

now,never used a mop before,can i use this with some rubbing compound to get rid of my overspray etc etc ?

thought 1st off rubbing compound then use my white polish to finish off

JDM_Stig

iTrader: (3)

dont bother fella,
Ud be better with the hand compound pads for a bit of overspray

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

i dunno,think its too much to get rid of by hand,been tryin for an hour or so,i have made what can be described as a map of europe where i have have got rid of some of the overspray and gone back to the good paint but still overspray remains,so i have 2 layers now of paint and i need to use an electrical device as i cant rub anymore,darling :-)

brocks

iTrader: (3)

The polisher you have highlighted is RUBBISH!!!!

DO NOT SPEND YOUR HARD EARNED £££ ON IT MATEY

I bought one of these a few years ago and it wouldnt even remove AG Super Resin Polish residue of fresh paint

Check your local yellow pages, find a reputable body shop, and call in,tell/show them what you want fixed.....for a bootlid/spoiler, 1/2 an hour should be enough to remove most overspray, and you will probably pay less than the price of the above mentioned TOOL!!!

Honestly, its a false economy buying that thing...if you are interested in detailing/valeting your car, and on a budget, stretch to £70, and buy a Kestrel DA....at least it does what its supposed to, and for a novice theres little risk to the paint surface

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

i hear what your saying, i did have my doubts but locally theres not much about under £80.
i dont want to go to a garage as all you get is,deep breath intake,ah,it needs..........

always wanted a polisher anyway to buff up the white paint,saw this on the bay which isnt too bad for £50 i guess,it uses the sponges rather than the bonnets which is better i think ??

AMAZING 'Industrial' Car Polisher Buffer DELUXE Set! on eBay (end time 22-Jan-10 22:00:41 GMT)

JDM_Stig

iTrader: (3)

If u fancy a run up I can mop it u.
The hand pads are like what you use on the machines but are for use by hand.

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

Cheers for the offer but the fuel cost would be more than buying a mop ha ha !

I`ll start off with some g3 by hand to see if it will remove the excess and go from there i think,it does need a mop but will have to hold out then for a better/dearer one later in the yr i think

cheers

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

So,is this one good to get for a novice but to do the job ?

spec

What are the specifics of the tool? - Your machine is 1200Watts. It has the ability to run at 6-speeds, giving you the versatility to handle all sorts of different jobs! The various speeds are 600 RPM-900RPM-1300RPM-2100RPM-2700RPM and 3000RPM!


AMAZING 'Industrial' Car Polisher Buffer DELUXE Set! on eBay (end time 22-Jan-10 22:00:41 GMT)


cheers

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

This is the offending item

hairline mark in middle of pic




and this one cant mis it, inch out all the way up then it widens,will a mop/compound remove it,i have done by hand but cant do any more but my nail can ha ha !!