ChrisBoom
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Got myself a 330D:
Pretty pleased with it, needs a few bits tidied up to make it perfect.
Main issue is swirls - Car is full of them. Doubt hand polishing will do it, but will get the SRP out this weekend and try.
Looking at machine polishers, namely a DA kit. Don't fancy a rotary.
Was considering this kit:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-dual-action-polisher/das-6-dual-action-polisher-sonus-and-menzerna-kit/prod_525.html
Not to spend too much as I'll likely only use it once!
Anyone got a polisher they would like shot of?
[Edited on 11-07-2013 by ChrisBoom]
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Ian W
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I have a DAS6.
IMO it's not going to give a great impact on a BMW, it did nothing on my Audi or my bothers BMW but worked awesome on my other brothers Corsa and on my Corsa.
Used a rotary on my TT in the end and was so much easier and quicker.
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Kyle T
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I have that polisher too. If it's not having a desired impact, change pads and compound... there's always a stronger combo!
It cleaned my Scoob up a treat on a finishing pad and light polish, tbf though the car was already pretty swirl-less.
I'll be doing a Clio soon which is swirled to fuck, so will be stepping up both pads and compound for that.
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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3CorsaMeal
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I have same kit too, with those polishes, if its anything like corrado paint, you will be there for ages.
i prefer the little and often technique.
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Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by Kyle T
I have that polisher too. If it's not having a desired impact, change pads and compound... there's always a stronger combo!
It cleaned my Scoob up a treat on a finishing pad and light polish, tbf though the car was already pretty swirl-less.
I'll be doing a Clio soon which is swirled to fuck, so will be stepping up both pads and compound for that.
Yeah, a different pad / polish combo probably would of worked but I lost interest in it, just takes forever and day with a DA.
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Rich H
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Get the meguiars mf kit and a DAS 6 Pro or G220 and you'll get pretty decent results on a BMW even as a noobie.
Only the MF kit is much cop - DA's don't have enough bite with any other pads / polishes.
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ChrisBoom
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Anyone used their own-brand rotary?
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/cleanyoucar-ep801-compact-rotary-polisher/ep801-rotary-polisher-menzerna-kit/prod_875.html
Suppose I'd just have to be gentle haha
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Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
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quote:
Originally posted by Kyle T
I have that polisher too. If it's not having a desired impact, change pads and compound... there's always a stronger combo!
It cleaned my Scoob up a treat on a finishing pad and light polish, tbf though the car was already pretty swirl-less.
I'll be doing a Clio soon which is swirled to fuck, so will be stepping up both pads and compound for that.
Isn't that bad 
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ChrisBoom
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No-one used the EP801 then?
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