Cordless DA Polisher recommendations

[Ham_and_Jam]

Recommendations for a cordless Dual Action car polisher needed please.

I know very little about the subject, so any pointers happily received.

Currently have Dewalt stuff and so looked at this as I have a few batteries, but seems expensive and maybe not as good as more specific car brands? -

https://www.powertoolmate.co.uk/power-tools/dewalt...

Also what pads / polishing discs to match?

[TheRainMaker]

You really can't go wrong with a DAS-6.

Pads and polish is a personal choice, but the link below has a kit to get you going.

https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-v2-dual-actio...

[d_a_n1979]

I've got this DA6:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Das-6-Polisher-Electric-P...

And this also; both do as good a job as each other:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ginour-Polisher-Detailing...

I use Lake Country pads and Koch Chemie polish (P6.01 one cut & finish)

I'm not a detailer and TBH I've not used any of it in anger on my F31 due to poor health for a majority of last year; but once I've got some bodywork done to my F31 (just simple respray of both bumpers due to age related marks that were there when I bought it) I'll be giving the whole car a full detail and ceramic coating probably

[Ham_and_Jam]

Thanks for that. I’ve heard of the DAS6 previously and it definitely gets good reviews.

I was hoping to go cordless, is there an equivalent?

[348jeff]

I recently bought a Ryobi dual action cordless polisher from Amazon (about £40 cheaper than buying direct). Works perfectly well and has variable speed and a velcro backed pad.

Just be aware its a bare tool so you'll need to buy at least one battery (2 would be better) so budget for that too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086QKDB4X/ref=pe_2706...

[300sl-24]

The DAS8 has a 900w motor, the DAS6 a 650w motor so I went for the DAS 8 and it is very good for DIY use and no real difference in price

https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/in2detaili...

[Ham_and_Jam]

Can anyone confirm if the Dewalt DWP848N uses standard 5” pads and any recommendations for what pads and solutions to use for a simple light cut and polish.

[Belle427]

There isnt a simple answer to compound and pads as all paint is different.
If you just want to try something to start out then this is a great product, ive used it on a few cars with great results.

https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/scholl-con...

Ive used Chemical guys hex logic pads for years but this is a bit of a minefield too, ive stuck to orange and white on my own cars.

https://chemicalguys.co.uk/collections/polishing-p...

Rupes Uno protect is another 1 step product thats supposed to be good.

[jfdi]

Ham_and_Jam said:

Can anyone confirm if the Dewalt DWP848N uses standard 5” pads and any recommendations for what pads and solutions to use for a simple light cut and polish.

I've have the dewalt DWP848N, probably total overkill for my needs but like you I had the batteries and wanted a cordless polisher.
It does use the standard 5" pads, I bought a set of 3 chemical guys hex logic pads of differing grades with pad cleaner (this is very good!) for about £40. I use it with Farcela G3 and G10 compounds and G3 wax.

Only downside is it's a fairly heavy unit, you'll want 2 5 amp batteries to keep going all day. One will be charged by the time you flatten the other.
Very pleased I bought it, cordless was definitely the right decision, made light work of polishing a big twin axle caravan.

[Ham_and_Jam]

jfdi said:

I've have the dewalt DWP848N, probably total overkill for my needs but like you I had the batteries and wanted a cordless polisher.
It does use the standard 5" pads, I bought a set of 3 chemical guys hex logic pads of differing grades with pad cleaner (this is very good!) for about £40. I use it with Farcela G3 and G10 compounds and G3 wax.

Only downside is it's a fairly heavy unit, you'll want 2 5 amp batteries to keep going all day. One will be charged by the time you flatten the other.
Very pleased I bought it, cordless was definitely the right decision, made light work of polishing a big twin axle caravan.

Thanks for that, very helpful. Just about to purchase.

I was looking at the Meguiars pads / solutions as they seem to be simple to match from the guides they have.

Where / what grade pads did you get from CG? Did you do 2 or 3 steps?

I’m absolutely clueless at the moment, so just trying to piece all the info.

[Belle427]

Have a look here for some ideas of combos.
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/paint-correction/po...