Detailing

[stev555]

hey, has anyone ever tried to detail their own car using the machine polish? I got myself a polisher to get rid of swirl marks and have watched a few dvd's on this does anyone have any tips or advice on which products to use?

Thanks

Steven

[wrxmania]

hey, has anyone ever tried to detail their own car using the machine polish? I got myself a polisher to get rid of swirl marks and have watched a few dvd's on this does anyone have any tips or advice on which products to use?

Thanks

Steven

Be very careful, get to know what types of paintwork your car has and it MUST be incredibly thoroughly foamed, washed, paint cleansed etc before touching it with a machine. It's a job for an expert if you don't know I reckon.

Check out info on machining techniques etc on Detailing World www.detailingworld.co.uk

I'd get a pro to show you how to use a machine polisher (and how to use the type you have), what compounds to use, what pads etc.

I have never machine polished a car and unless I knew what I was doing wouldn't touch it without a paint depth gauge etc.

The cleaning and prep of the car prior to machining is the big thing though.

Brian

[notsosmall]

As said above do to Detailing world

All the information you could ever need is there

That's where i learned most of what i know about detailing and machine polishing

I also attended a few training days run by Dave KG, well worth doing

[stev555]

hi it was that site what got me in 2 detailing,lol where do u do the training days is there any comeing up, cheers steven.

[Ovv]

Have a look at the Polished Bliss website, Rich sometimes does days where you can go along and try your hand using a machine polisher.

Ive only ever gone as far claying my Golf, and then repolishing by hand - Worth the effort but still no where as good as doing it with a machine.

Chris.

[notsosmall]

hi it was that site what got me in 2 detailing,lol where do u do the training days is there any comeing up, cheers steven.

Link to machine polising training days

[StrikE]

typed out a long answer then hit the stupid red x

looky here m8 machine

[C_WRX]

What polishing machine did you get (please don't say Halfords!).

Before you move on to your own car get a scrap panel for practice. The training days mentioned may also be of interest if you wanted to speed up the learning.

Very possible to do just take your time, and would say if you are going to get right in to it the cost will mount up !

[stev555]

hi got it on ebay item 120531022221 never used it yet not sure if its any good

[wrxmania]

hi got it on ebay item 120531022221 never used it yet not sure if its any good

Looks alright but you'll likely want to fling out all the pads and "the secrets of Carnuaba Wax" or reserve them for your boat

[StrikE]

Looks like a rotary m8 extreme caution

[Ultimate Shine]

Hold your breath guy's as i am just about to announce a SIDC day at my unit

I have a post that i am writing just now that you will find interesting. I also supply all the products required for the process.

Any questions ever just give me a shout via e-mail, visit or phone call.

Paul

[wrxmania]

Hold your breath guy's as i am just about to announce a SIDC day at my unit

I have a post that i am writing just now that you will find interesting. I also supply all the products required for the process.

Any questions ever just give me a shout via e-mail, visit or phone call.

Paul

I am going blue here lol

Posted here or DW?

[StrikE]

I am going blue here lol

Posted here or DW?

i would imagine here, i hope

[StewartyBoy]

I bought a bonnet from a scrappies to practice on, havent got round to practicing yet...

[jamesm]

hi got it on ebay item 120531022221 never used it yet not sure if its any good

That does look like a rotary rather than a random orbital so like StrikE says, you will need extreme caution so as not to burn the paint clean off the panels. Does seem a very cheap package so no idea what kind of pads etc it is coming with.

I bought myself a Megs G220 a couple of years back from Polished Bliss. I was a complete novice but decided to use the Pug 106 runaround I had at the time for practice. The results were amazing. Only when I was happy and got the feel of the machine did I tackle the Subaru.

Best heading over to DW or drop an Email to someone like Polished Bliss for advice on pads and compounds etc. PBs website has a good step by step guide too.

[Ultimate Shine]

Best heading over to DW or drop an Email to someone like Polished Bliss for advice on pads and compounds etc. PBs website has a good step by step guide too.

I am a stockist of all polished bliss products and i am also a meguiars dealer so if you were looking for a G220 its no problem.

Give me a call or nip round and i casn run through with you.

[Ultimate Shine]

I am going blue here lol

Posted here or DW?

i would imagine here, i hope

Yes its for here and DW but i have 2 versions one for SIDC and one for DW. The SIDC version is more user friendly, this is my longest write up to date i think 168 photos

[jamesm]

I am a stockist of all polished bliss products and i am also a meguiars dealer so if you were looking for a G220 its no problem.

Give me a call or nip round and i casn run through with you.

I will give you a shout in the spring and get a price for a few bits and bobs

[gazb]

looking forward to write up car is still amazing even with the frost we have had thanks again paul

[icedog13]

Paul did my STi - blinding job!

Paul will help you out with anything you need and takes time out to explain stuff as well.

To be trusted with your scoob!

[Ultimate Shine]

Subaru Detail

[stubaroo]

I have been in to have a chat with Paul recently and he certainly knows his stuff. His facility is spotless and he has all the equipment to carry out a proffesional detail to the highest standard.

He can tailor a detail to your budget or specific requirements.

He has given me a most competitive quote for a detail on my car and I will be arranging to get the work carried out just shortly.

Top man.

Hopefully the bloody roads will clear up a bit over the next few weeks as they are an absolute disgrace right now! Don't know what that crap was that the council was dumping when they ran out of rock salt during the heavy snow.

[stev555]

thanks for the help ,going 2 go 2 some off the days comeing up, and learn,before i try .