Topic: DA Polisher Results Nocturno Blue (Read 7425 times)

Mr.OmegaMan · « **on:** 30 June 2014, 19:44:11 »

First time user with a DA polisher, The machine is a 750W 2,500-6,800 RPM with 6 settings, Took 6 hours roughly to do the roof, boot lid, one rear wing.

The results are much better IMO...

Not looking forward to doing the rest of the car though

There was a bit of a shock near to the end, One of the foam pads exploded

Before

After

davieboy0312 · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 June 2014, 19:48:50 »

that's a fair shine of that now mate. nice job

omega3000 · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 June 2014, 19:55:59 »

Excellent

Cem will be along soon to inspect ... How much was the DA

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 June 2014, 20:16:54 »

Quote from: Emd on 30 June 2014, 19:55:59

Excellent Cem will be along soon to inspect ... How much was the DA

One of these LINK, Got mine for just under £100 delivered

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 June 2014, 20:18:54 »

This was the polish/pad kit used today LINK

zirk · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 June 2014, 21:04:10 »

Very nice but 6 hours to do a third of the car?

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 June 2014, 21:41:25 »

Quote from: zirk on 30 June 2014, 21:04:10

Very nice but 6 hours to do a third of the car?

In short yes, Took way too long considering how much was done, Although that's including breaks and interruptions... Still too long doubt i'll do anymore tomorrow won't have time

tunnie · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 June 2014, 23:10:04 »

6 hours? sod that

Looks good though

zirk · « **Reply #8 on:** 01 July 2014, 01:23:58 »

Quote from: tunnie on 30 June 2014, 23:10:04

6 hours? sod that

Looks good though

Could be a first, think for once we actually agree on something Tunnie,

tunnie · « **Reply #9 on:** 01 July 2014, 10:48:59 »

Quote from: zirk on 01 July 2014, 01:23:58

Quote from: tunnie on 30 June 2014, 23:10:04
6 hours? sod that

Looks good though
Could be a first, think for once we actually agree on something Tunnie,

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #10 on:** 01 July 2014, 17:44:39 »

Stiff as a board today, Hands hurt, back hurts...etc..

tunnie · « **Reply #11 on:** 01 July 2014, 18:54:15 »

Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 July 2014, 17:44:39

Stiff as a board today, Hands hurt, back hurts...etc..

Those poor Welsh sheep

x25dt · « **Reply #12 on:** 01 July 2014, 19:23:26 »

Nice job

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #13 on:** 01 July 2014, 19:26:04 »

Quote from: tunnie on 01 July 2014, 18:54:15

Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 July 2014, 17:44:39
Stiff as a board today, Hands hurt, back hurts...etc..

Those poor Welsh sheep

Oh aye

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #14 on:** 01 July 2014, 19:27:08 »

Quote from: x25dt on 01 July 2014, 19:23:26

Nice job

Thanks for the compliments

I'll get some pictures up once I've completed the whole car

YZ250 · « **Reply #15 on:** 01 July 2014, 19:38:46 »

Nice job.

It's the base work that is hardest, getting rid of swirls and light scratches. The polishing and sealing is not too bad.

We have a Makita variable speed polisher.

We use ValetPro Achilles Prep for the swirls/micro marring, followed by Menzerna Polish to remove any holograms. After that, one of the more common polishes like Meguiars NXT for the shine and finished off with 476S Collinite to seal it.

It can become a challenge to get a near perfect reflection.

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #16 on:** 01 July 2014, 19:42:52 »

Aye I used 476S to seal all that work, Good stuff, Epic beading

cem_devecioglu · « **Reply #17 on:** 01 July 2014, 23:06:26 »

Quote from: zirk on 30 June 2014, 21:04:10

Very nice but 6 hours to do a third of the car?

how is 2 days just for a piece

cem_devecioglu · « **Reply #18 on:** 01 July 2014, 23:08:29 »

from the pictures.. polishing is not complete yet.. you need finer grades and a softer pad

but be careful if its an original laquer ..

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 July 2014, 23:55:55 »

Quote from: cem on 01 July 2014, 23:08:29

from the pictures.. polishing is not complete yet.. you need finer grades and a softer pad

but be careful if its an original laquer ..

Could be the camera mind it's only my iPhone's camera $:-\$ , I'm no expert on paint mind, I presume it's original paintwork..

I'm happy with the finish personally, My main goal was to get rid of the swirl marks, Never noticed swirl marks as much on the silver one, But this one

Arms still feel kinda sore even now, Hopefully can finish the rest of the car soon

chrisgixer · « **Reply #20 on:** 03 July 2014, 05:47:19 »

Swirls get worse the darker the colour ime.

biggriffin · « **Reply #21 on:** 03 July 2014, 20:54:35 »

Quote from: zirk on 01 July 2014, 01:23:58

Quote from: tunnie on 30 June 2014, 23:10:04
6 hours? sod that

Looks good though
Could be a first, think for once we actually agree on something Tunnie,

3rd,ed the above notion

cem_devecioglu · « **Reply #22 on:** 04 July 2014, 20:14:04 »

Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 July 2014, 23:55:55

Quote from: cem on 01 July 2014, 23:08:29
from the pictures.. polishing is not complete yet.. you need finer grades and a softer pad

but be careful if its an original laquer ..

Could be the camera mind it's only my iPhone's camera $:-\$ , I'm no expert on paint mind, I presume it's original paintwork..

I'm happy with the finish personally, My main goal was to get rid of the swirl marks, Never noticed swirl marks as much on the silver one, But this one

Arms still feel kinda sore even now, Hopefully can finish the rest of the car soon

no hurries .. take your time.. one piece per day or may be in two.. no more..

if you want to get rid of swirl marks , 3m trizact 3000 or 4000 or even (5k ,6k) will make your job easier.. so you will spend less time in polishing.. lowest rpm possible with lots of water and careful on sharp corners..

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #23 on:** 07 July 2014, 20:03:09 »

Another 6 hours got me from rear wing to the front wing drivers side

Bugger for punishment, Must be...

Sorry forgot to take a Before picture and I'm too knackered to turn the car around to take a picture of the side yet to do, Also excuse the 2 white marks on the tyre, Haven't got round to the finer detail just yet... Yes the bench is rather close to the paint

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #24 on:** 07 July 2014, 20:25:04 »

Just had a quick shower, Couldn't resist

jonny2112 · « **Reply #25 on:** 07 July 2014, 22:03:21 »

Very nice

Delroy47 · « **Reply #26 on:** 08 July 2014, 06:50:55 »

Ditto

cem_devecioglu · « **Reply #27 on:** 08 July 2014, 09:53:43 »

Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 07 July 2014, 20:03:09

Another 6 hours got me from rear wing to the front wing drivers side

Bugger for punishment, Must be...

Sorry forgot to take a Before picture and I'm too knackered to turn the car around to take a picture of the side yet to do, Also excuse the 2 white marks on the tyre, Haven't got round to the finer detail just yet... Yes the bench is rather close to the paint

thats a very good shine

omega3000 · « **Reply #28 on:** 08 July 2014, 13:24:19 »

Excellent bubble effect

hawke113a · « **Reply #29 on:** 02 August 2014, 15:35:29 »

nice shine...but do ya have any pics of the full car lol

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #30 on:** 02 August 2014, 16:29:50 »

Quote from: hawke113a on 02 August 2014, 15:35:29

nice shine...but do ya have any pics of the full car lol

Thanks...

Still not finished, either not had time or it's been pissing down when I do have time

Here are more pictures here of her before the DA polisher though...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=121112.0

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=114643.0

Stallion · « **Reply #31 on:** 02 August 2014, 20:17:12 »

Quote from: tunnie on 01 July 2014, 18:54:15

Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 July 2014, 17:44:39
Stiff as a board today, Hands hurt, back hurts...etc..

Those poor Welsh sheep

omega3000 · « **Reply #32 on:** 02 August 2014, 20:32:54 »

I must say , do you remember that bulk load of car shampoo we all got a while back at a £1 a bottle . Its done wonders to my paintwork

Only washed it about 4 times since and it looks like its been polished , rain water just beads every time

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #33 on:** 02 August 2014, 20:36:34 »

Quote from: Emd on 02 August 2014, 20:32:54

I must say , do you remember that bulk load of car shampoo we all got a while back at a £1 a bottle . Its done wonders to my paintwork Only washed it about 4 times since and it looks like its been polished , rain water just beads every time

Yeah still got a few bottles left, Great stuff for the price, Really bubbles up nicely

omega3000 · « **Reply #34 on:** 02 August 2014, 21:00:13 »

I do use rain water now though from the collecting tank so that could be making a difference being soft water and no messy lime scale residue

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