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[clk320x]

Hey guys,

How much is a fair price to pay for a full car machine polish?

Abs

 

[merc85]

You thinking of yours Abs? is it that bad buddy?

 

[clk320x]

You thinking of yours Abs? is it that bad buddy?

Hey bud,

it's not that bad at all Gav, its just I saw a few swirls on the bonnet the other day under the streetlight lol. I thought the only way to get them out is with a machine polisher? I spoke to a detailing guy and he said may as well do the whole car as it will make it look 'factory fresh' although I bet he just wants to sell his service haha

Thanks again for your speedy response,
Abs

 

[merc85]

I've had great results using a Cheap n cheerful Orbital polisher, using a Paint cleanse or G3 Med compound depending on how bad it is.

Of course the chap may do all this as cheap as you buying the stuff and having ago. I've always done it myself so dont know the going rate sorry bud.

 

[clk320x]

I've had great results using a Cheap n cheerful Orbital polisher, using a Paint cleanse or G3 Med compound depending on how bad it is.

Of course the chap may do all this as cheap as you buying the stuff and having ago. I've always done it myself so dont know the going rate sorry bud.

Hey gav, Im just a bit worried about burning the paint etc, but I guess if you never try you never learn will look more into it
Thanks again,
abs

 

[estate-agent]

I used to own a valeting company moons ago but still kept back a machine polisher and keep stock of cutting compounds etc as I do invariably machine polish the odd car by word of mouth. I usually charge £100 a day and a car with fairly rough paint will usually take up the majority of a days labour so I charge upwards of £80. If you have a go yourself then just be sure to keep the polisher's speed down and keep the area your working on well wetted (water in spray bottle is easiest). It's not that difficult but after years of practice it is such a simple yet still time consuming task. If it's just light swirls on the paintwork then as stated above a straight forward cutting compound followed by a finishing compound and then a hand polish to finish will have you looking like new again. People are so surprised when their car is finished as it really does come up like factory fresh if you do it right. Beware of edges like wing tops, wing mirrors etc that have sharper lines as the paint there will burn through a lot easier than on a flat panel, it also polishes a lot quicker so you can whip over these areas quite quickly. If it particular dull / scratched paint then flatting down with a wet & dry grit is what is required prior to mopping, this can be beyond a diy job as it takes a fair degree of polishing out and knowing how far to go with the grit, always avoid wing tops with wet & dry as it'll quickly go through to primer. You'll need a jet wash handy as the cutting compound will make a mess and once dry will take some effort to remove, I usually blast excess off as I go along especially in the summer.

You'll likely be ok with a basic orbital polisher as it doesn't have the speed or power of a bigger MOP such as a Sealey etc.

Failing that, If your down Devon way at any time I can go over the car for you


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[Toobad]

Mercedes clearcoat is uber hard so there is very little chance of you burning through it especially if you are using a dual action polisher. If you have a spare £160 you can get a decent quality D.A., 6 assorted Hex-Logic pads and 3 different Scholl Concepts polishes and you will have covered every eventuality. Having perfected your technique on a lesser vehicle, you will be able to sear the retinas of all your peers who look at your CLK and who will then carry you upon their shoulders in sheer adoration.

Das 6 Pro 900W Dual Action Machine Polisher Scholl Concepts Kit - Polishing Machines - Paint Correction - products

Anybody wishing to machine polish for the first time would do well to spend 54 minutes with Autogeek's Mike Phillips, arguably the world's No.1 detailer:

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[clk320x]

I used to own a valeting company moons ago but still kept back a machine polisher and keep stock of cutting compounds etc as I do invariably machine polish the odd car by word of mouth. I usually charge £100 a day and a car with fairly rough paint will usually take up the majority of a days labour so I charge upwards of £80. If you have a go yourself then just be sure to keep the polisher's speed down and keep the area your working on well wetted (water in spray bottle is easiest). It's not that difficult but after years of practice it is such a simple yet still time consuming task. If it's just light swirls on the paintwork then as stated above a straight forward cutting compound followed by a finishing compound and then a hand polish to finish will have you looking like new again. People are so surprised when their car is finished as it really does come up like factory fresh if you do it right. Beware of edges like wing tops, wing mirrors etc that have sharper lines as the paint there will burn through a lot easier than on a flat panel, it also polishes a lot quicker so you can whip over these areas quite quickly. If it particular dull / scratched paint then flatting down with a wet & dry grit is what is required prior to mopping, this can be beyond a diy job as it takes a fair degree of polishing out and knowing how far to go with the grit, always avoid wing tops with wet & dry as it'll quickly go through to primer. You'll need a jet wash handy as the cutting compound will make a mess and once dry will take some effort to remove, I usually blast excess off as I go along especially in the summer.

You'll likely be ok with a basic orbital polisher as it doesn't have the speed or power of a bigger MOP such as a Sealey etc.

Failing that, If your down Devon way at any time I can go over the car for you


.

Wow thanks so much the that mate, maybe in the Summer as we often go down to Cornwall
Cheers
Abs

 

[clk320x]

Mercedes clearcoat is uber hard so there is very little chance of you burning through it especially if you are using a dual action polisher. If you have a spare £160 you can get a decent quality D.A., 6 assorted Hex-Logic pads and 3 different Scholl Concepts polishes and you will have covered every eventuality. Having perfected your technique on a lesser vehicle, you will be able to sear the retinas of all your peers who look at your CLK and who will then carry you upon their shoulders in sheer adoration.

Das 6 Pro 900W Dual Action Machine Polisher Scholl Concepts Kit - Polishing Machines - Paint Correction - products

Anybody wishing to machine polish for the first time would do well to spend 54 minutes with Autogeek's Mike Phillips, arguably the world's No.1 detailer:

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Thanks mate will have a look at the video!