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[albitz]

Thinking of buying a polishing machine. Not the Halfords cheapo type, but a proper jobby to mop paintwork with G3 etc. Dont have hundreds to spend, and dont know much about them so would welcome any advice on the subject.

[Keith ABS]

I bought one from Toolstation. it looks similar to a 9" angle grinder but they only spin at about 3000 revs so they dont burn the paint off. Machine mart may do some thing similar

[albitz]

Does it do a good job on the paintwork then Keith ?
I presume you use G3 or similar with it ?

[Keith ABS]

It does depend if you use the right polish, but it has bought up all cars I have done with it nicely, just needed to finish off by hand with a good quality wax. I used rubbing compound with water then the farecla G10 after before washing off and waxing or resin polishing. Do test areas first so you get used to it as it can be easy to go through on an edge

[albitz]

Thanks for the info Keith.
Does this one looks reasonable quality ?
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cp180-1300w-sander-polisher-230v/path/14-angle-grinders-polishers-accessories

[PhilRich]

I've just bought this one Albs, it comes with 3 different hardness foam polishing heads & a lambswool polishing bonnet. It also has a LIFETIME guarantee even though it says 3 yrs in the blurb. They are obviously built to a price (isn't everything these days  ) but it is a UK Company & the unit does the job well. This model has the 'soft start' option so no jolts when you start it on the panel being worked on 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380220428429&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[feeutfo]

Is it me or does that mm look  a bit ott? Just want to take the elbow grease out of the job, not start a fire by friction...?

depends what your polishing I suppose but for detailing work on mine, with paint quite badly swirld the Halfords 240v( ok it's cheap but it does the job) was plenty good enough. In fact I was carefully not to put any extra pressure on it, let the machine do the work lightly( or you'll do more damage).... And a decent polish, auto glym super resin polish.

[albitz]

Phil - that looks excellent for the money. Might just have one of those.
Chris. I want it for mopping with compound rather than just wiping off polish.

[feeutfo]

Compound...explane? 

[razzo]

Compound...explane? 

here you go mate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A56acHlFQ8

[russ0205]

I use a similar one on mine o k with the lambswool pad but if you use the hard foam pads use plenty of water when cutting. it will do a fab job but i can speak from first hand experiance it does burn the paint if not carefull,

 

[cem_devecioglu]

Hitachi.. many years of usage without any problem.. advice taken from a repairshop of those tools

[Cliffo B]

The one the car detailing experts recommend is a Kestrel da b6 I'm considering getting one of these as it is the best dual action polisher costs round about 90 pounds

[cem_devecioglu]

Is it me or does that mm look  a bit ott? Just want to take the elbow grease out of the job, not start a fire by friction...?

depends what your polishing I suppose but for detailing work on mine, with paint quite badly swirld the Halfords 240v( ok it's cheap but it does the job) was plenty good enough. In fact I was carefully not to put any extra pressure on it, let the machine do the work lightly( or you'll do more damage).... And a decent polish, auto glym super resin polish.

and the polisher head must be wet.. (but not washing style ) ..

ps : dont pull the handbrake at some point  ;Dor you will burn the paint.. 

[mantagte]

]I've just bought this one[/highlight] Albs, it comes with 3 different hardness foam polishing heads & a lambswool polishing bonnet. It also has a LIFETIME guarantee even though it says 3 yrs in the blurb. They are obviously built to a price (isn't everything these days  ) but it is a UK Company & the unit does the job well. This model has the 'soft start' option so no jolts when you start it on the panel being worked on 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380220428429&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

got one of these too had mine about 18 mths
great bit of kit for the money