Granadaman72
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I likes Granada's, Cortina's, Sierra's, Viva's, Marina's....................
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Mar 13, 2013 19:06:29 GMT
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I want to give the Volvo a good cutting and polishing because the paint is flat so I'm thinking of getting a cheap polisher, ive seen a couple for about 60 quid, a Silverline Tools and a Brohn. Id like to give the Granada and the Sierra a good polish too but I'm wary of damaging the paint on these so I'm just wondering if any one has used one or can recommend another make.
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Mar 13, 2013 20:06:06 GMT
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I wouldnt worry too much about brand. I assume you are talking about the type of thing that looks like a large angle grinder? make sure it has variable speed if so. I got a Brand X one shipped from ebay germany for about £70 and it came with a massive box of assorted heads, sponges, lambswool pads etc etc and assorted polishes and compounds. Works a treat. Just did a very quick google....mine looks exactly like this.... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VALETING-PRODUCTS-CAR-POLISHER-BUFFER-POLISHING-MACHINE-MOP-/120780438461 but came with a much bigger selection of pads. Your technique is way more important than the tools brand. If you are looking at the kind of tat from argos/halfords then you may as well dip an angry cat in polish and put it on your car. Useless. |
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Mar 13, 2013 20:07:02 GMT
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I've got one like a 9" angle grinder but variable speed. I got it from the old Netto supermarket but probably the same as a lot of the similar cheap ones on eBay etc.
One thing to watch is the thread size. Mine is 16mm and different to the common 14mm sized mops used so I end up having to make an adapter (16mm pipe connector and part of an old angle grinder)
Paul H
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Granadaman72
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I likes Granada's, Cortina's, Sierra's, Viva's, Marina's....................
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Mar 13, 2013 20:17:36 GMT
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Sorry i should have added that I'm looking at the angle grinder type, think the speed range is 600-3000 rpm if i remember right. I had one of the argos double handed type years ago, lasted half a car before it burnt out ;D
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hkr91
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Mar 13, 2013 20:49:04 GMT
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The angle grinder type you are talking about is called a rotary polisher, there is also a dual action sander (DAS).
I've got both along with different heads - the DA will shake a lot more and take longer to generally achieve the final finish as opposed to a rotary but it's a lot easier to strike through on a rotary than on a DA.
There's a site called DetailingWorld which covers all aspects of detailing, I bought my DA from one of the group buys on there.
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hkr91
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Mar 13, 2013 20:59:31 GMT
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Regarding makes, as said earlier its more to do with technique rather than make although be aware, some have different thread sizes (generally rotary is 14mm) and some don't allow for a slow enough speed to reach the optimum point (can't remember the specific term).
In terms of DA's, Flex is supposed to be quite good. I've got a Clean-Your-Car DAS-6 Pro (longer lead, more wattage motor) but it comes down to how you use it. Practise makes perfect.
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