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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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i have a silverline polisher bought it couple of years ago used it once didnt have much joy so want to have another go at it all i have is a couple of heads thats it so want as much info as possible oh and keep it simple lol
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Im in the same position and everyone has told me to use a DA not what u have as the DA's are fool proof.

The DAS6 is the kit u need .

But good luck anyway
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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is it a dual action polisher?

im no expert on machine polishing as i still do mine by hand, there are some cracking detailing guys on here though who will be able help. Id advise you to sign up to detailing world and also autobrite have there own forum
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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i only bought a cheap 1 yrs ago just incase i didnt take to it
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Get on detailingworld.com, endless info for the novice and pro detailer.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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DA - http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=63859

Rotary - http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=66024

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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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A "DA" is a dual action sander, not a polisher! It wont polish a turd to be honest.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mothrs2k
A "DA" is a dual action sander, not a polisher! It wont polish a turd to be honest.
I think you will find your wrong. Read the links above
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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I stand corrected lol

Ive always called them orbital polishers, as thats what ive seen them advertised as.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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You'll be fine with a rotary just take your time, I started out using a sliverline rotary and was okay now I have a decent machine

Looking at getting a DA to finish and for bumpers etc


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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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when you say finish do you mean you buff off with a machine
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Search on youtube for junkman2000, he's got some really good detailing videos including a noddy guide for getting started.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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nice 1 bud will do
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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I will be getting rid of my das pro to upgrade to a rupes bigfoot
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Al
I will be getting rid of my das pro to upgrade to a rupes bigfoot
How much will you be looking for your da ?
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