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Old 13-06-2013, 04:13 PM
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Default idiots guide to machine polishing required
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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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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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 13-06-2013, 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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Get on detailingworld.com, endless info for the novice and pro detailer.
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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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A "DA" is a dual action sander, not a polisher! It wont polish a turd to be honest.
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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 14-06-2013, 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 15-06-2013, 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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when you say finish do you mean you buff off with a machine
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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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nice 1 bud will do
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I will be getting rid of my das pro to upgrade to a rupes bigfoot
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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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