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Title: Polisher
Post by: alexandjen on 09 November 2007, 19:39:02
Thinking of buying a polisher to give the paintwork a birthday and wondered if any of you could recommend a reasonably priced decent one?  ;)
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Post by: STMO123 on 09 November 2007, 19:40:43
No.
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Post by: smoothomega on 09 November 2007, 19:42:01
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No.
Grumpy bugger  ;D
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Post by: STMO123 on 09 November 2007, 19:42:51
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No.
Grumpy bugger  ;D

I've got 573 posts from saying no :y
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Post by: smoothomega on 09 November 2007, 19:43:59
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Thinking of buying a polisher to give the paintwork a birthday and wondered if any of you could recommend a reasonably priced decent one?  ;)

I don't mind helping, may i suggest an old "t" shirt and some elbow grease  :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 November 2007, 19:44:10
I use an old Black and Decker 4in1 multisander....I use the random orbit attachment with a foam compounding head.....
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Post by: smoothomega on 09 November 2007, 19:44:52
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No.
Grumpy bugger  ;D

I've got 573 posts from saying no :y

PMSL, so thats haw you do it  ::)
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Post by: smoothomega on 09 November 2007, 19:46:23
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I use an old Black and Decker 4in1 multisander....I use the random orbit attachment with a foam compounding head.....

and 500 grit wet and dry  ;D
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Post by: miggy on 09 November 2007, 19:46:32
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Thinking of buying a polisher to give the paintwork a birthday and wondered if any of you could recommend a reasonably priced decent one?  ;)

Polishers are ok but be very careful when using it, if you get the slightest bit of grit or abrasive dust under the buffer pad you will know about it, also if you press too hard you will get smears.

I have recently clayed my miggy then given it the full treatment and it looks fantastic if i may say so.

Its not cheap, depends how much you admire a good looking shine. You can clay the car with a good quality bar for about £10.00, must be good quality.

  http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides_clean.html

Have a look on here.

 :y :y
Title: Re: Polisher
Post by: ffcgary1 on 09 November 2007, 21:13:05
I bought one from halfords last year and it was £19.99 good value as well ,but it dont half make your hands and arms wobble a bit after use. :o
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 November 2007, 21:16:27
I use Hitachi ..I got the advice from a repairman  ;D ask him "advice me a machine that I will see you rarely "  ;D

4 Years and still no problem..Honest person..

http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-7-Inch-Sander-Polisher-400rpm-Inch/dp/B0000EI3X5
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Post by: Chopsdad on 09 November 2007, 21:19:31
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I bought one from halfords last year and it was £19.99 good value as well ,but it dont half make your hands and arms wobble a bit after use. :o

I bought and used one to Tcut and wax the whole car - then I chucked it in the bin and use a cloth instead.

Funny though, I found it in the wife's bedside drawer last week. Dunno why  ;) :D
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Post by: Tony H on 09 November 2007, 22:49:08
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I bought one from halfords last year and it was £19.99 good value as well ,but it dont half make your hands and arms wobble a bit after use. :o

I bought and used one to Tcut and wax the whole car - then I chucked it in the bin and use a cloth instead.

Funny though, I found it in the wife's bedside drawer last week. Dunno why  ;) :D
Class ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Polisher
Post by: Jay w on 09 November 2007, 23:45:10
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I bought one from halfords last year and it was £19.99 good value as well ,but it dont half make your hands and arms wobble a bit after use. :o

I bought and used one to Tcut and wax the whole car - then I chucked it in the bin and use a cloth instead.

Funny though, I found it in the wife's bedside drawer last week. Dunno why  ;) :D


what the T-cut!!!!

what was she trying to put a shine on  :-?
Title: Re: Polisher
Post by: Danny on 10 November 2007, 00:39:33
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Thinking of buying a polisher to give the paintwork a birthday and wondered if any of you could recommend a reasonably priced decent one?  ;)

brillo pad works wonders :y