Car Polisher/Buffer

[300CE]

I've just ordered this one:

Kestrel DAS-6 Dual Action Polisher Menzerna Kit 2 - suitable for medium - hard paint types

Can't wait for this weather to get better now so that i can try it out!

 

[Chrishazle]

Wow - that's cheap, the machine on its own is about that price in most places.

But why the smaller pads?

I already have some Sonus 4" pads for a small 12v rotary machine my children bought me years ago. They're good for getting into the more awkward places, and I did not want to throw them away. The 3" backing pad was only about £7, the other 2 backing pads came with the machine!

Hopefully daughter is buying me the pads for Xmas - then all I'll need will be some decent weather - and her Honda Civic (black!) to practice on - although first use will probably be polishing / waxing the Porsche as I did a lot of paint correction on it last year.

 

[wemorgan]

Kestrel DAS-6 Dual Action Polisher Menzerna Kit 2 - suitable for medium - hard paint types

Does anyone know whether red is a medium-hard paint?

If it's a soft paint what polisher or pads are suitable?

Thanks.

 

[Chrishazle]

Have a hunt round the websites of detailers selling DA polishers - I remember seeing one site where you could check your car / year / colour for paint hardness - unfortunately I can't remember which one it was!

 

[300CE]

Does anyone know whether red is a medium-hard paint?

If it's a soft paint what polisher or pads are suitable?

Thanks.

Have a butchers at this website - shows MB as being hard paint (Has a little PDF link at the bottom).

What Polish Should I Use? | Car Care Advice | Polished Bliss

 

[Rory]

Santa is bringing me (actually he's already delivered it to the right number house but in the wrong road and luckily the householder brought it round) this kit: Kestrel Dual Action Polishing Kit - Option 2

Looks expensive compared to the others mentioned here but I've always used Megs stuff so hopefully it'll be OK.

 

[300CE]

Santa is bringing me (actually he's already delivered it to the right number house but in the wrong road and luckily the householder brought it round) this kit: Kestrel Dual Action Polishing Kit - Option 2

Looks expensive compared to the others mentioned here but I've always used Megs stuff so hopefully it'll be OK.

To be honest Rory, that looks a pretty good price with the Megs equipment mate. We should all provide before & after updates once we've had the chance to use the polishers!