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[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

How long did that take to do that, and do you have the exact product name for the Meguiars compound you used? One thing I hate is swirl marks, especially on black cars.

To do the whole clit took about 10 hours, but that's a full detail, wheels-wash-clay-polish-polish-wax-wax-glass-trim-exhaust-interior. It depends on the level of swirling, I'd give a 7 series one and a half, maybe two 9hr days from start to finish to just do the paintwork from scratch (no pun intended).

[Cliffo B]

Its a Kestrel duel action polisher
Comes in & about 100 quid

[jonny2112]

I'd love a crack at machine polishing, but scared of doing more harm than good!
Maybe try to find someone local as suggested 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I'd love a crack at machine polishing, but scared of doing more harm than good!
Maybe try to find someone local as suggested 

If you get the Meguiar's DA kit, you can't go wrong - just follow the instructions, medium speed, light pressure, and use only the supplied polishes.

ETA - and it's important to have a properly prepared surface, ie washed thoroughly, clayed, then washed again.

[jonny2112]

I bought a silverline DA about a year ago, from DW member, but never got round to getting relevant pads, etc. Meguiars is probably the way forward though 
Used the smooth surface clay kit last weekend for the first time - magic! Thought it was all hype, but does a great job 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I bought a silverline DA about a year ago, from DW member, but never got round to getting relevant pads, etc. Meguiars is probably the way forward though 
Used the smooth surface clay kit last weekend for the first time - magic! Thought it was all hype, but does a great job 

I warn you, it's a slippery slope. Again, no pun intended. You'll end up getting more and more things, noticing the tiniest of improvements to justify it, ignoring the fact it'll be mucky within a day. Just ask Woman, whose new kitchen is half-filled with boxes of detailing junk...

[jonny2112]

I bought a silverline DA about a year ago, from DW member, but never got round to getting relevant pads, etc. Meguiars is probably the way forward though 
Used the smooth surface clay kit last weekend for the first time - magic! Thought it was all hype, but does a great job 

I warn you, it's a slippery slope. Again, no pun intended. You'll end up getting more and more things, noticing the tiniest of improvements to justify it, ignoring the fact it'll be mucky within a day. Just ask Woman, whose new kitchen is half-filled with boxes of detailing junk...

There's no doubt 

[PhilRich]

That's some mean Mohican you've got there mate!