David B

I'd like to get an orbital polisher.... because I'm just too busy to have any spare time to polish by hand!?
so....I'm looking at lashing out on one. My budget is up to £50, but inclined not to go for the cheapest on the market, as I'd like it to last and do the work for me.
What are your experiences? What do you use? The price range is vast! from £9.99 to £130.00+.
Welcome any suggestions.
David

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iTrader: (1)

Ive used one but to be honest it didnt seem to make it easier since there are quite a few tricky bits that needed to be done by hand anyway. I also didnt trust it as much as using a polishing cloth. Make time is my answer.

David B

I must admit I have wondered how you get around trim and tight corners, under the wing-mirrors, around the boot etc. I suppose some has to be done by hand. How much time does a polisher save?
David

Dude!

I thought these were a BAD IDEA on scooby paintwork as its not very good in the first place.

Alex Creasey

They can yield good results in the right hands. Be very careful not to burn through the paint though as it can happen, especially on corners etc, and especially on paint as thin as Subarus.
It also depends what you want to use it for. Usually best results are applying polishes that help to remove swirl marks and clense the clearcoat, rather than applying wax or buffing wax or polish off as these steps rarely need any applyed pressure so are just as good done by hand.
Anyway, good luck!
Alex.