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Hi All, Occasionally I have to t-cut out some scratched an bird poo etches from my wife's or my car. I get fed up with manually rubbing for ages to bought one of those dual handle orbital polishers that in my opinion do absolutely nothing other than wipe polish or t-cut about in a wiggly fashion and occasionally fling the bonnet off. Anyway, this is now back in its box, and i swear I will never use it again. E-bay will have it soon.

 

Anyway, I want an angle grinder/sander/buffer now, mains voltage. Its only going to see the light of day once or twice a year, does anyone have any advice on which one to get. Just a budget one that will do the trick please.

 

Thanks,

A budget one is probably what you already have, a dual action polisher such as a DAS6 is probably the cheapest best option.

I wouldn't recommend t-cut with it, perhaps a polish such as Scholl S17 maybe better. But it's difficult to say without knowing how bad the damage is, what the paint readings are etc etc

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    Hi All, Occasionally I have to t-cut out some scratched an bird poo etches from my wife's or my car. I get fed up with manually rubbing for ages to bought one of those dual handle orbital polishers that in my opinion do absolutely nothing

     

    Anyway, I want an angle grinder, mains voltage. Its only going to see the light of day once or twice a year, does anyone have any advice on which one to get. Just a budget one that will do the trick please.

     

    Thanks,

     

    So the way I read it is your unable to get the scratches, bird poo marks off the car so your going to cut them out. Did harsh if you ask me

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    I bought one like this:

     

    http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p52526?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=0IHNa8s2&pcrid=46329958823&gclid=CjwKEAiAi52mBRDkq5bX0vq1-RQSJAAq

     

    Not this exact one, actually one a bit better but of this order. It just wiggles around and does nothing. I'm better off using elbow grease and spending more time.

     

    The DAS 6 is more like what I am after, but perhaps a bit more than what I want to pay, the scratches are only light loading and unloading scuffs and hedge scratched and the occasional car sliding down the bonnet type marks i was imagining a grinder/sander type bit of kit like the DAS 6 that i could run over them with in about 5 minutes. And I can use it to Sand and grind etc, not just polish.

     

    More like the Silverline one?

    If you don't really know what youre doing and/or use the wrong polish (TCut), you can very quickly ruin your paintwork

    Your safest option is to bite the bullet and get a Dual Action Polisher...Read up on the techniques and buy the correct pads and polish for the job

    If you look here..This is a start:

    CLICKY

    If you need anymore advice/help

    eMail me or use the PM

    [email protected]

    If you fancy going rotary I recommend the ep801. It's not too expensive, and has soft start and adjustable speed. Also not too heavy to wield. :)

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    I've always toyed with the idea of getting a DA.  Is there any recommended product that is cheaper than the DAS6?

    Not really... unless someone is selling one

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    I've always toyed with the idea of getting a DA.  Is there any recommended product that is cheaper than the DAS6?

    The DAS6 is probably the cheapest "best" entry level machine on the market. Keep a look out on eBay, Detailing World, a bargain crops up every now & then.

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    This looks alright? Not sure is megs DA polish will be any good though?

     

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kestrel-DAS6-DA-Polisher-with-2-Meguiars-Pads-and-Meguiars-105-and-205-/111551796416?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19f90154c0

     

    Or just the DA polisher:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kestrel-DAS6-Dual-Action-500W-Polisher-Mopping-Polishing-Detailing-/121515913388?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c4ae9b0ac

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    All the above look good, I might invest in one

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    I own & use the above machine along with the Pro version, they are perfectly fine & recommended, especially if you are just starting out with a machine.

     

     

    Not used the above machine, so I can not recommend it.

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    Have you used for it before? Worth a go?

    No..You were asking if I knew of one

    So I looked on eBay and this popped up

    It looks similar to the Popular Das-6

    It looks like a good buy, due to everything you get with it

    I dont know your budget

    Trying to help...Thats all

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    No..You were asking if I knew of one

    So I looked on eBay and this popped up

    It looks similar to the Popular Das-6

    It looks like a good buy, due to everything you get with it

    I dont know your budget

    Trying to help...Thats all

     

    Thanks. Apologies for the all the questions.  Really I have no set budget, but it's something I would like to try out, but then OTOH, it's something that'll only come out 3-4 times a year.  Will read up on that ebay on and see what reviews it has and what guarantee comes with it etc.  Your expertise and help is greatly appreciated :)

     

    It is my birthday in 2 weeks... hmmm :D

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    Thanks for the appreciation..Here to help and offer advice if I can :thumbup:

    Happy Birthday :dance:.......Can you get someone to buy you one I wonder? LOL

    Chris

     

    ChrisRs Detailing, Bingley, West Yorks

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    Thanks for the appreciation..Here to help and offer advice if I can :thumbup:

    Happy Birthday :dance:.......Can you get someone to buy you one I wonder? LOL

    Chris

     

    ChrisRs Detailing, Bingley, West Yorks

     

    That's the idea.  Parents are asking me afterall... 28's not too old right? :D

     

    Anyway, a lot of the kit in that ebay one I either already have, or have coming in the post from juicey detail.  So would this be a better purchase for me?

     

    http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-dual-action-polisher/das-6-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-intro-kit/prod_721.html

     

    I really looking for a replacement to SRP hand polishing and to remove swirls.  Would I need a fine pad? I'm still working my way through the PDF you linked earlier, http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/images/misc/dapolishing.pdf.

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    That buy from CYC is a good one

    You will need two pads

    A medium one with Medium polish

    A Soft.Finishing one with Finishing Polish

    That CYC Combo is spot on for you

    Buy with confidence

    BTW..Where are you?

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    That buy from CYC is a good one

    You will need two pads

    A medium one with Medium polish

    A Soft.Finishing one with Finishing Polish

    That CYC Combo is spot on for you

    Buy with confidence

    BTW..Where are you?

     

    Cool, I'll see if they are going to be back in stock any time soon.

     

    I'm in Newcastle upon Tyne.  I've just seen you're in Bingley.  I have a friend whose currently away travelling, but is from Bingley. Nice area!

     

    EDIT I seem to remember kestrel DAS6 taking forever to come in stock, so I might up the budget a bit with birthday cash and get this:

     

    http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-kit/prod_675.html

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    this looks ok for the money.... DA Power System by meguiars there £50 where I live, dual action and fasten into your drill

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