Abz Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I am planning to be at the in laws this weekend and whilist it is a long weekend & I have a few odd jobs lined up for me I am tempted to wash & clean all 3 cars which they have in the household. One of them being a Toyota Lucidia which they are looking to sell. I am not looking for amazing results, this is what the pro's are there for, but looking for a machine which can clean up the paint and clear up swirl marks etc to give it a nice clean fresh look. I won't be using it much so I don't want to invest in something really expensive. If I find I have the time and skills then possibily I'll look at a more expensive unit (I am a bit OCD so could possibly end up doing that). Anyone recommend anything? I have looked on eBay and loads around the £50-80 mark, avoid them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliRR Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Id look at the Kestral Das6 (or Pro version) around £120 which is half the Meguiars G220 price and does everything the Megs' does. Still quite expensive though I guess.. but a good starter pack and is expandable with various pads etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeG Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Dodo juice buff daddy, can pick them up for about £100 on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 The local polish guys around the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 look into getting a kit of some sort , as you are going to need pads of various grades EG cutting polishing and finishing , plus compounds to go with them , it wont be of much use say if you have a machine and one pads and a bit of g3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 buy the Kestral as said from http://www.polished-bliss.co.uk Remember as Peter said to get all pads compounds and polishes Great machine the Das6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You can borrow my G220, if you want I've only used it once, and have a variety of pads & unctions for detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Id look at the Kestral Das6 (or Pro version) around £120 which is half the Meguiars G220 price and does everything the Megs' does. Still quite expensive though I guess.. but a good starter pack and is expandable with various pads etc. Thanks dude Dodo juice buff daddy, can pick them up for about £100 on eBay I can't access eBay from work so I'll check this out when I am home Jake. The local polish guys around the corner They only wax the car and don't machine polish look into getting a kit of some sort , as you are going to need pads of various grades EG cutting polishing and finishing , plus compounds to go with them , it wont be of much use say if you have a machine and one pads and a bit of g3 Thanks Peter, I was hoping you replied. Looking into it, looks like I'd need some different pads to get a decent finish. buy the Kestral as said from http://www.polished-bliss.co.uk Remember as Peter said to get all pads compounds and polishes Great machine the Das6 Cheers Scotty, looks like this is the machine I need to be getting, but with some pads the cost is edging near £200. http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/kestrel-das6-dual-action-machine-polisher-cat10.html You can borrow my G220, if you want I've only used it once, and have a variety of pads & unctions for detailing. Thanks for the offer Andrew, but now you in Sarfend it is in the opposite direction of where I am heading! Plus you won't get it back if I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks for the offer Andrew, but now you in Sarfend it is in the opposite direction of where I am heading! Plus you won't get it back if I like it! I still work in the City, you dunce You could meet me somewhere to pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossack Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 i got this one, the mutts nutts, very powerfull motor esp at slower speeds for waxes, the 220 sometimes struggles here, these guys are great to deal with too, loads of advice esp on pads and waxes etc http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/prod_673.html just try and find out what paint you have on your car (ie original or sprayed as it does make a difference in the pads and compounds you buy for either hard or soft paint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I still work in the City, you dunce You could meet me somewhere to pick it up. I know I have realised now I might have to wait until I can afford a decent one, some really good suggestions on this thread. i got this one, the mutts nutts, very powerfull motor esp at slower speeds for waxes, the 220 sometimes struggles here, these guys are great to deal with too, loads of advice esp on pads and waxes etc http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/prod_673.html just try and find out what paint you have on your car (ie original or sprayed as it does make a difference in the pads and compounds you buy for either hard or soft paint) That looks really good! Thanks I am going to have a look through these to decide which one to get, I am going to work on my Dad's car first, then my sisters & brother in laws so I don't mess mine up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby246 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 any thoughts on the silverline 1? im looking into getting 1 and it seem really good for the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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