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Old 30-09-2010, 06:05 PM
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i was a pro valeter for 6 years and used the pro mops for buffing and know what im on about with them. but looking on ebay etc there seems to be alot of theese two handled buffers that you get from halfords etc which look a bit crap, does anyone know if this is the case ??? i will probably get a propper buffer but just wondered if they are as crap as they look.
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Meguiars G220 I think
Old 30-09-2010, 06:29 PM
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kestrel das 6 ffor a dual action.
Old 30-09-2010, 07:12 PM
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loads of people using the silverline ones at around 50sheets from b&q
Old 30-09-2010, 07:43 PM
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The siverline rotarys are basicly the same as makita,or if you want a DA a lot go for the kestral
Old 30-09-2010, 07:49 PM
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just got myself a kestrel das6. google around for best price. i got mine for 77 quid delivered but have since found them cheaper here
http://centralcarproducts.co.uk/inde...productId=1006
Old 30-09-2010, 07:57 PM
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the bodyshop guy i use uses a Chicago Pneumatic CP8210 polisher. he swears by it
Old 30-09-2010, 09:45 PM
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some one that do's it for free the best polisher
Old 30-09-2010, 09:51 PM
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ive got a halfords one mate and althou its ok for basic moping/polishing it not as a good as a proper mop!!

At work we've got CP ones, Festo ones, and some other ones, the CP ones are pretty good and lightweight!!
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Megs G220 is the bollocks mate!
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Those 2 handled things are wank!!

You need one of these

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_513.html
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PRO VALETER(for how many years-LOL) AND YOU ASK THAT!!!!!
THATS LIKE A JOINER ASKING IS A HAMMER WORTH BUYING
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Originally Posted by phil69a
Those 2 handled things are wank!!

You need one of these

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_513.html
Why are the 2 handed type no good then? I need to polish my XR2 that I've just sprayed (2k clearcoat). Not looking to spend a fortune though as its not something I'll regularly use - if ever again!
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Lol for once i agree with the troll!
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I bought a Freud one from machine mart after my original machine mart one died,but that was after about 6-7 years of use/abuse.

My mate just bought a sealey one for Ł70 odd quid off eBay.I must say the freud one is really nice to use,although it's only 2 speed it just seems to bring to a shine instantly,very nice.

Make sure you get the velcro backing pad so you can make it quick release,far easier to use.
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Makita 9227CB is the best on the market EASILY!
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