I have been thinking about getting a polishing machine... I dont want to break the bank but still would like a recommeneded 'middle of the range' machine anyone can recommend? and an idea on the price I should be looking at paying for one thats worth buying?

The main reason for getting a machine is all the hours/days/weeks/months.. etc lol... I have spent polishing and waxing can then be spent driving the dam thing!

Cheers.

 

Presume you want a DA as opposed to rotary, so the new Meguiars is highly rated, Ł150.

 

I have no idea what one to be honest..whats the difference?

 

id go for the megs one aswell

there 240v so no need for transformers like the pc and udm

also ment to have less vibration

 

Well a rotary is like an angle grinder, and can easily go through to the metal in the wrong hands.
You also need a paint thickness gauge, circa Ł500.
So a dual action is the one for amatuers and enthusiasts really, is a lot safer, yet still achieves good results.
I have the new meguiars, got mine from polishedbliss, was Ł150 with 2 pads.
What polishes you use depends on what paint you have.
If german, can't go wrong with menzerna.
If ford meguiars is good polish and highly rated.

 

Great help.... good info... much appreciated I will deffo go for the DA! I havent used a machine before so the one that I cant do the most damage with....is the one for me!

 

This is the one you recommened?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_409.html

 

exactly the one, id probably go for one of the kits to get you started

Tim, who runs the site is a top guy and his delivery is super quick

 

Cheers mate