Hi All - FYI:  just to update you on further DA releases.

 

On the back of the CYC DAS-21E; Autobrite have released there DA-21.

 

£165 comes with 6" and 5" backing plate; so price wise - close to CYC combo.

Shorter power lead - but allegedly "anti-kink"..... if you believe that works! 

 

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/the-da-21mm-dual-action-polishing-machine-by-autobrite-direct.html

 

 

 

Thanks for the heads up

Initial comparisons indicate that the CYC version is lighter and slightly more powerful

Wonder if CYC will include both backing plates in future

I know Mark at AD has a good relationship with the guys at Flex. Wonder if this is a rebranded Flex machine?

I know Mark at AD has a good relationship with the guys at Flex. Wonder if this is a rebranded Flex machine?

 

Well - as stated on other threads - i plan to monitor these through the launch phase certainly.

At least with the AD suppliers, a 10% discount is on the table..... maybe 15% here and there.

 

Yes the deltas are clear based on the specs listed:-

 

Black vs Orange looks

2.4Kg vs 2.7Kg weight

900W vs 880W power

5m vs 3m cable length

6" vs 6+5" backing plate supplied

 

It's just another option in the market and one which may be of interest to the ladies and gents of Briskoda. 

...and the deals start rolling out too! 

 

http://www.shopnshine.co.uk/autobrite-direct-da21-dual-action-machine-polisher-kit

 

Catching up with Simon at iShine - these will be in stock by the end of the week all being well.

 

He will offer the standard machine, plus a couple of kit options - or at least that's the plan 

Just to let you detailing folks know.... now that both the new CYC and AD models are flying out the door;

deals are coming up very regular at the moment. I'm talking with a few suppliers to secure myself one cheaply.

 

About to get in on a package deal for the Autobrite DA-21 which includes machine, see above for details;

both 5+6" backing plates, plus 4 microfibre pads (2 x cutting, 2 x finishing).

 

Price is perhaps a bit too low to publish to a wide audience - but lets just say it is less that the CYC machine price alone. 

 

As always - happy to pass on any savings i can find....  so just let me know if this is of interest.

Sounds good Ste!

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Looking around - the AD suppliers standard kit will be based around this....

 

Be interesting to see how these MF pads fair up...tried them in the past ..they were poor

I used Optimum ones and the cut offered just didn't happen...changed to sponge and the rest is history ....as they say

Quick pics of the arrival late last night - very impressed indeed. 

 

Good buy

I thought you were going to wait a few months (monitor them through the launch stage) to see how reliable they are?

It's an awesome buy - and money left over from the original budget. 

I can get one more at this launch price - if anyone is interested then i can assist.

 

For sure - I was going to wait - correct, for all the valid reasons discussed previously. That was my plan....

Fortunately, i got some inside info on why the DA-21 was held back due to further improvements after the trial version.

 

So i understand they have improved the refinement further plus reduced noise levels.

Lots of Rupes guys on the forum are buying these and have been involved in the testing phase....

so i talked with a few of them first and got 4 recommendations from guys who used the trial version long term.

Very nice ste, I might bring my das-21e around when I come to yours see how they compare direct.

Glad your pleased with it and I quite like that it's red, makes a change.

Would you recommend this for a beginner or would the DAS Pro be more suitable??

Would you recommend this for a beginner or would the DAS Pro be more suitable??

 

Autobrite are recommending this for all levels and i dont see why not. 

I am also led to believe are using these on there training days too.

 

Maybe a bit more than you would pay on a DAS/DAS Pro - but worth it.

 

One of the guys posted up a quick test clip last night.... i'll see if i can link it on this thread.

Demo video...

http://youtu.be/dXnXHHmHO70

 

Plus results...

Would you recommend this for a beginner or would the DAS Pro be more suitable??

I would say yes. As I am an absolute beginner! And it's almost weightless when in motion and vibration is way less than the das-6 imo.

Yes

As Carl rightly says,

Very easy to use for beginners

I would say it's not the right machine for a beginner personally. As you cannot get a smaller backing plate than 5" so you're gonna struggle to get into some of the tighter spots.

Better off with a DAS6 Pro I think. More rounded machine. After you master that, then upgrade and keep the DAS loaded with smaller pads.

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Well - as i've been so busy recently with house sale and other things in the background - i passed on my original DA-21 sample to a good mate who needed it ASAP.

 

Simon from iShine popped over today with another one for me - along with some microfibre pads and other goodies. Looking forward to getting busy with this....

 

Good grief Ste!

That is all.

Looks good, be glad to hear your thoughts on it compared to a standard DA.

Not sure if the AD Xmas sale will offer much on DA-21 reductions;

but spotted that Simon at iShine has 10% off the DA-21 kits at the moment.

 

For anyone looking at the moment.... thought this may be useful...

 

http://www.ishinecarcare.co.uk/Autobrite_DA-21_Machine_Polisher_Kit/p1755065_12843135.aspx

Hmm so tempting!

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