Paintwork Polisher

[lateconvert]

Saw a good deal in MAKRO for an industrial strength circular polisher. I know the trade uses these (for mopping?) but although they obviously take a lot of the hard work out of a good waxing are they a bad idea in terms of residual swirl marks etc? Anyone any experience?

[kenny chim 4]

No experience, but I would far rather wax/polish along the lines of the car- rather than create 'swirls' when the sun shines.

[admit it, you're a lazy b^*trd]

[sportie]

I've got the one thats sold in Argos (29.99?) and its not very good at all. I use Zymol wax and it leaves lots behind which I have to remove with a rag.

I have stopped using it, but I've not told the wifey as she bought it for me.

[K1 CERB]

Real 'Detailers' swear by these. Although it takes longer, I like to 'Do It By Hand'. You can feel the paintwork that way.
I would assume that if you used them in a straight line (i.e with the Paint work grain) the swirls would be kept to a minimum.
Pies & Mark Big Ears are the experts!

K1 CERB

[pies]

If its an "orbital" no probs,if its just high speed beware you could go through your clearcoat when using certain polishes.
I currently work by hand but am looking to buy a Porter Cable.
Mark is currently using an orbital bought from Halfwits with no problems (240v version)

HTH

[tvrforever]

Well have to reccommend the 'halfwits 240v' version - worked great for me until I decided to use it to clean, re-gelcoat & polish my boat. Think it was a bridge too far as it died after 4 days constant (8hrs a day) usage.

But now looking for a new one so any products / links apreciated...

>> Edited by tvrforever on Thursday 16th October 08:08

[madant69]

I use Maguires (best thing since sliced bread IMHO) and was considering a buffer, but then remembered that if you use a buffer you're not actually touching her...

Rubbing your hands in soft, gentle, sensuous circles over her perfect curves.

I personally put on a very soft pair of pants and just dance to "Word Up" by Cameo to get the polish off...

[agent006]

The bodyshop that did my rear-end respray used a big Bosch thing, looked like an angle grinder with a pad on rather than a grinder. Did use loads of polish on it too.

[zumbruk]

tvrforever said:

Well have to reccommend the 'halfwits 240v' version - worked great for me until I decided to use it to clean, re-gelcoat & polish my boat. Think it was a bridge too far as it died after 4 days constant (8hrs a day) usage. But now looking for a new one so any products / links apreciated... >> Edited by tvrforever on Thursday 16th October 08:08

www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=10169&ts=97605

[Plotloss]

At >£100 they are worth having, if they are less than that then they will be as useful as a handbrake on a canoe.

[Morgala]

madant69 said:

I use Maguires (best thing since sliced bread IMHO) and was considering a buffer, but then remembered that if you use a buffer you're not actually touching her... Rubbing your hands in soft, gentle, sensuous circles over her perfect curves. I personally put on a very soft pair of pants and just dance to "Word Up" by Cameo to get the polish off...

i agree with two points here

1) Meguires is shit hot, will never use anything else again. This is car show-room stuff.

2) Old soft pants or fleecy tops are the way forward when it comes to polishing - far better than normal cotton cloths.

not sure on the "Cameo" bit, personally I dance to Dead or Alive "You spin me right round". Great tune to polish off too

[lateconvert]

Pies,
Not sure what you mean by an 'orbital'- doesn't that just mean it goes 'round and 'round which must apply to all of them. Sorry to be dense. And what's a Porter Cable?

[HarryW]

lateconvert said:

Pies, Not sure what you mean by an 'orbital'- doesn't that just mean it goes 'round and 'round which must apply to all of them. Sorry to be dense. And what's a Porter Cable?

Can I be dense too , what the f is a porter cable .
I did buy the polishing cloths recommended by Mr Pies and they really are the dogs danglies, so I wait in eager anticipation of the next snippet from the shiny man

Harry

[RichB]

lateconvert said:

'orbital'- doesn't that just mean it goes 'round and 'round which must apply to all of them.

Of course Orbital Sanders go round and round, look at a piece of wood after you have stuck the orbital sander on it and you will easily see millions of little circles about 1/2 inch in dia. Rich...