Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Teesside
Posts: 106
One for the detailers...
I currently use Autoglym polish and 'rude' wax (it was cheap) but I'm thinking about upping my game a bit and buying a buffer to keep my vehicles in good shiny order. Is there a middle ground between the professional products and a 'hand job?
Ive seen the 'proper' buffers but they seem very pricy. I've even watched youtube videos of the more popular buffer brands, (sad I know) but I can't justify that level of investment for occasional use.
Would this be suitable for my needs? I'm thinking of just using the Meguiars 3 step range. Maybe a bit of clay action too! Whaddya think?
Thanks for you help,
Simon
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18th Mar 2009 4:44 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
JKP is your man!
I have used meguairs and it is very good, I think JKP's products are a bit more professional and therefore probably give better results!
I am sure he will be along shortly I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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18th Mar 2009 4:46 pm
loopyles
Member Since: 25 Oct 2007
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 269
JKP is definitely your man, I purchased a kit from him and am over the moon with the results, hard work on the original clean and clay then 3 coats of wax and the Red mist, now I have purchased a foam gun and life is easy, just foam and wash with a two bucket and mitt, dry and mist, brilliant result. I think he will be at Kielder in May, first class service by post and he will give you all the info you require.
I have done this to hopefully stop to much bramble rash, you do have to get them dirty some times
20th Mar 2009 7:11 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
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That polisher listed on ebay has the potential to cause serious damage to your paint. It's a clone of the Makita polisher and with it being a rotary, unless you have experience of 'buffing' you can potentially burn the paint or if not used correctly inflict holograms which look pants on dark cars. Rotary machines can build up panel heat very quickly and if you use too aggressive polish you can remove a fair bit paint/clear coat. On painted plastics there are no second chances, too much heat and the paint blisters (ask me how I know )
Best machine to start off with is a Megs G220 orbital or the new Kestrel DA polisher
These don't generate the same amount of heat and are more forgiving. Combine that with decent pads and quality polish like 3m ultrafina or Menzerna final finish for a light cut that finishes down for a good quality finish.
If you only want to use them to apply products rather than machine polish then it's not worth it.
I can supply a kit for detailing your D3 as I have done for quite a few on here. Similar to the one on this thread.
Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Teesside
Posts: 106
Cheers jkp,
Sod it then. Think I'll stick with elbow grease.
Would you mind if I picked you brains on a couple of 'newbie' questions.
I've always used Autoglym red but recently bought the one for dark cars and modern paints. Is this any good/better or would something like Meguiars be better?
When it comes to waxes I've got no idea! Which would be best for a Tonga green by hand? Had a look on the Dodojuice website but there was too many options lol
Finally, are these spray detailers any good? From past experience the only stuff worth using had to be wiped on and buffed off. I've no experience of them but am a bit of a cynic!
Cheers for your help. Obviously I'll be buying it from yourself. Creep creep lol
They've got the cheaper Kestrel one in stock too now - didn't have them when I ordered mine Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
Looked like when I got it, as the original owner had used some local hand wash service, who had swirled things up nicely - the DA polisher and some work got it back to looking good.
That's the joy of dark coloured vehicles!
Bearing that in mind, I went White for the Land Rovers 08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
Porsche 911 (03 996) - 2013 MINI Cooper S
23rd Mar 2009 5:29 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
cdodkin wrote:
Bearing that in mind, I went White for the Land Rovers
Come on....tell the truth...
You only bought white ones so that they'd make more contrast in the reflection shots of the Porsche
Looks very very nice - especially considering it must be nearly 6 years old
EDIT...ok - it's not a white LR in the photo, but still 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
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That looks fantastic 
