Electric Polishers.

[Transporter]

It's hard to wax 3 cars and T5, so I'm after a good RO Polisher and wonder what is everybody else in the forum using?

I saw Mothers Wax Attack ($145) at AutoPro and since I'll be only applying the products, it could do the job or not? Is anybody using Wax Attack and are you happy with it?

[carcareproducts]

We used to sell them...

It is not a polisher, it just vibrates so no correcting/polishing ability. It is ok for spreading liquid sealants onto paint but did not really save much time in the process.

For the money I would go a bit more and get yourself a proper RO/DA that you can use for polishing / finishing etc

[Dub_Star_V6]

Click here to see what a rank amateur armed with a DAS 6 and Menzerna polishes can achieve...

Definitely worth it

[Transporter]

We used to sell them...

It is not a polisher, it just vibrates so no correcting/polishing ability. It is ok for spreading liquid sealants onto paint but did not really save much time in the process.

For the money I would go a bit more and get yourself a proper RO/DA that you can use for polishing / finishing etc

Yeah, I will probably save a bit longer and get the Festool.

Click here to see what a rank amateur armed with a DAS 6 and Menzerna polishes can achieve...

Definitely worth it

Fantastic job there.

[Wolfgang]

My brother has the Mint DA6 as well. I have borrowed it a few times and it works really well.

You also have the added bonus of CCP having a number kit options available when buying this polisher.

Will be borrowing it again soon and giving it a good work out on swirl city that is currently my paint work (not inflicted by me).

[carcareproducts]

If your wanting more power then the DAS6, you can always alternatively try the DAS6 Pro which offers 850w over the Das6's 500w.

Good alternative without having to break the piggy bank! And more so a fantastic machine which i use myself and recently redid my own car with it again over the Festool.

[m3103]

Machine polishers

Hey guys,
as ive become more into the whole detailing scene with my cars my whole family (read wog family here) have decided that i'm gooing to be there free personal detailer!

So in light of the fact i now have about fifteen cars lined up for a good detail i've decided to invest into a machine polisher.
I'm a big fan of Dodo products and noticed the dodo spin doctor to be a reasonable option but i am having trouble sourcing it from aus.
Whats a good basic machine polisher for a rookie that isnt too expensive? )trying to spend 200 max?)
Thanks

[Corey_R]

At $200 you can get the DAS6 RO Polisher

I don't personally own a machine polisher but from comments from the other peeps on this forum, it seems like a great option.
They also have several kits with different pads and polishes included, so I'd probably start there

[m3103]

i think i'll go with this if i don find anything i else.
Car Care Products / Car Care Products / Car Accessories / Buffing Machines / RO Polisher DAS6 Starter Kit
it seems like a really good deal and i trust that its a sturdy machine coming from ccp.
But if anyone happens to know something else better suited please feel free to chime in.
Thanks

[Corey_R]

Yeah that kit is good. However, you may want to consider the $299 one as it comes with the full Menzerna sample kit and 4 pads. I guess it just depends on the condition of the cars that you will be working on in the short term.

DMS_Dan has a thread here with information about wax vs polish. But it also talks briefly about machine polishing and the different steps, and recommends some products, including the Menzerna sample kit.

If you're still unsure which way to go, I'm sure a conversation with the guys at CCP will clear it up

[m3103]

Thanks Corey_R. Much Appreciated.

[carcareproducts]

I would suggest to use a DA Random Orbital for you. The links above show you the kits plus theres a few more listed on the site as well.

All in all its quite easy to do and the right finish is achieved by preparation, time and well frustration lol.

Clay the car, machine the car, seal or wax the car .. sounds simple but an average detail should take you 4-8 hours from start to finish.

What colour is the car, condition and age?

[m3103]

Thanks CCP.
I haven't done any of them as of yet As I decided to purchase an rns510 unit instead but am planning on getting one next month.
I've averaged 7-8hours per detail on the seven detailing jobs I've done so far. (all by hand)
Finish is good but I reckon a machine would not only make things so much easier, but the end pRoduct will be of a higher standard as well.
All cars are fairly new (no more than 3years old) with most of them being black, white or silver.
I'm excited yet loathing to do them. Just gotta wait till I get some time off work and we'll see how things go.

[carcareproducts]

Thanks CCP.
I haven't done any of them as of yet As I decided to purchase an rns510 unit instead but am planning on getting one next month.
I've averaged 7-8hours per detail on the seven detailing jobs I've done so far. (all by hand)
Finish is good but I reckon a machine would not only make things so much easier, but the end pRoduct will be of a higher standard as well.
All cars are fairly new (no more than 3years old) with most of them being black, white or silver.
I'm excited yet loathing to do them. Just gotta wait till I get some time off work and we'll see how things go.

Are you feeling normal? 7 hours by hand? haha. If you intend to use a machine with the effort you put in by hand you will be amazed what you can achieve with a machine in 7 hours.

If you need any help just let us know, you seem to have a fair idea so just some guidance and im sure you will easily get the results you want and you aren't able to do any damage to a new car or an older car.

[Transporter]

Thanks CCP.
I haven't done any of them as of yet As I decided to purchase an rns510 unit instead but am planning on getting one next month.
I've averaged 7-8hours per detail on the seven detailing jobs I've done so far. (all by hand)
Finish is good but I reckon a machine would not only make things so much easier, but the end pRoduct will be of a higher standard as well.
All cars are fairly new (no more than 3years old) with most of them being black, white or silver.
I'm excited yet loathing to do them. Just gotta wait till I get some time off work and we'll see how things go.

m3103, I merged your thread with already existing one, that was started not so long time ago by me. It was on the second page.

To everyone else, please for you own good, look at least one or two pages back, the chances are that the same or similar thread already exists and you might have your answer much earlier than waiting for someone's to reply. It also makes searching the forums more efficient, since there would be less threads with the same or similar names.