Anyone willing to teach How to Use a Rotary/DA Polisher?

[rossyl]

Hi,

I've looked into paying a detailer to do my car, and every time I come close to doing it - I just think I'm paying someone an awful lot for elbow grease / and I don't mind on investing on the kit myself.

I've had a look at going to training classes and they don't seem all that inviting, nor do they seem that well priced.

So on that note...does any kind and able SM'er feel like being a DA/Rotary Polishing Guru and teaching? I know I'd be interested and i think a few others might be as well.

Just an idea...

Cheers
R

 

[Parisien]

Defo be careful with any polishing/cutting devices and agents......

A good clean, claying and detarring.........regular waxing will achieve plenty


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[Andyk]

Agree with Frank...Not sure I would be brave enough to use one....

 

[Parisien]

Your pics of your cars Andy...show just what can be achieved without getting carried away....link them up if you can


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[rossyl]

Frank and Andy - A lot can be achieved with a clay bar, polish and wax. Agreed. But, more can be achieved with a rotary or DA polisher. It's why they exist and one of the biggest changes you can make to your paintwork.

The reason for this thread is for the precise reason of not going out, buying the kit and "having a go". It's to learn how to do it. Then, if you feel comfortable, do it yourself.

Life would be more boring without learning and trying new things!

 

[Parisien]

True....but........starting on a Supercar wouldn't be the ideal way of learning.......unless its laquer/paintwork **** to start with......and I suspect few are that bad at this point in time


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[rossyl]

Definitely true. An idea would be for everyone to bring a panel to try out on..

But we've no one interested or willing to teach yet!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Andyk]

Frank and Andy - A lot can be achieved with a clay bar, polish and wax. Agreed. But, more can be achieved with a rotary or DA polisher. It's why they exist and one of the biggest changes you can make to your paintwork.

The reason for this thread is for the precise reason of not going out, buying the kit and "having a go". It's to learn how to do it. Then, if you feel comfortable, do it yourself.

Life would be more boring without learning and trying new things!

No agree with you......as I said somewhere else I think I may get someone to do it for me.....

This is tomanyhorses 4200 which he lent me for a week, now Brendans car.....Al I did was wash, use a scratch remover, pre wax cleanser and wax....Came out OK and Mark was very, very pleased......

Before

 

[Andyk]

After.........

 

[fcz360]

I would not worry too much about using a DA, its important to use the most fine cutting agent first and if that does not work then step up the course level, that way you never risk going to much. A DA will rarely go through paint.

You would have to be a numpty to do much wrong with a DA really, unless your paint has been polished every month and very thin.

I now use a rotary as it offers much better finish but they are a little dangerous unless you know what your doing. Ive no problem bringing my old DA and showing what can be done but im up in Worcester, maybe next time we get together at an event I could bring the kit along and we can have a demo, Newton is also good with a polisher i believe.

 

[dem maser]

its a new car andy...can you come round and help me with mine??

 

[Andyk]

Didn't do anything special..Just took my time.....around 5 hours or so work...

 

[Parisien]

...elbow grease.......the basics done well are often much better than more complex things done poorly..........top job Andy.....hope he paid you more than your normal rate


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[Andyk]

Well, no money changed hands but I did have the run of his 4200 for a week which is more than generous....

 

[Parisien]

I knew that Andy...pullin' your leg....a nice deal mind you


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[Andyk]

A brilliant deal...I feel in love all over again......I don't mean with Mark...

 

[beau]

i dont think you will have any trouble with a da, they dont take off much paint at all really.

il be doing my alfa tomorrow if i get time.

 

[Parisien]

..........yeah......you felt like a King for the week...eeehhh?

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[beau]

heres a little on the alfa.... need to do the whole thing though



i only did a small square next to where i taped, but you can see how well it works

 

[MAF260]

I would not worry too much about using a DA, its important to use the most fine cutting agent first and if that does not work then step up the course level, that way you never risk going to much. A DA will rarely go through paint.

You would have to be a numpty to do much wrong with a DA really, unless your paint has been polished every month and very thin.

I now use a rotary as it offers much better finish but they are a little dangerous unless you know what your doing. Ive no problem bringing my old DA and showing what can be done but im up in Worcester, maybe next time we get together at an event I could bring the kit along and we can have a demo, Newton is also good with a polisher i believe.

I'd be up for that, Frank. I've bought a decent DA polisher but haven't had the time (or courage) to use it yet. Will start on my E30 first and move onto the GS once I have a decent technique. Happy to come 'up north' as well - would be a decent drive out!