Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered one from Autopia yesterday. Decided to just order it on its own, and get the pads etc from Rich at PolishedBliss.

Looking forward to receiving it soon

Steve

Pah! Not interested, you live too far from me....... :P

Close enough to me though!

Pah! Not interested, you live too far from me....... :P

@Andy - give me a few test attempts first, then you never know

Steve

I ordered one the other day too, and got it on Friday - not half quick considering I only ordered on Wednesday! Even the 110v transformer I ordered from the UK didn't turn up that quickly!

I need to find a victim for my first attempt though... I think my younger brothers car might be the first to receive the treatment... Followed by my mums civic

Can I be really cheeky and ask roughly how much it was? Saw a price at around £175 with the pads etc, are they really that much? I really want one but that is a lot of cash. Good luck with it anyway, post us some before and after pics asap.

It's a fantastic bit of kit. Easy to use too.

I was gonna use my neighbours Astra as guinee pig but after just doing my half bonnet as a test, I was amazed how easy this tool is!

You do get funny looks from the neighbours though. They think you are using an axle grinder on the paintwork!:eek:

Can I be really cheeky and ask roughly how much it was? Saw a price at around

Got mine about a month ago in a mini group buy. Aparantly the most cost effective way to buy is in 3's as you will get a discount of 15% IIRC and a better rate on shipping.

I paid

Can I be really cheeky and ask roughly how much it was? Saw a price at around

£140 not too bad. I can imagine that it's worth it, especially at this time of year. How often are people using them? Every time you wash the car ie once a week, or just once a month to top up the shine? I suppose it's down to how much time you've got on your hands eh?

Depends what you're using it for on the usage question I suppose. If you're using a cutting polish and pad regularly you'll soon wear through the clear coat - which isn't a good thing :eek:

That's how you get good results really, reducing the clear coat by microns, so that scratches and swirls appear less evident, then top up with a decent finishing glaze/polish that smooths the paintwork over again

Well, that's the theory anyway

We'll see.

Steve

a good buy and one you wont regret, mine's going strong two and half years on, and it really has done some work!

I may be down Wilmslow way later next month helping a mate with a couple of cars, so if you want any tips might be a useful opportunity.....

Cheers for that - might be helpful. That's just a short trip for me. Give me a shout nearer the time (by PM, MSN whatever...)

What car will it be - do you know?

Steve

he's got a BMW 330 D M-Sport and a Renaults Grand Scenic.....