Has anyone tried polishing their car with this? Any recommended attachments?
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I'd say the R.P.M.'s are too high on this one unless your pad is real thick. A variable speed random orbital would be fine on a low speed.
1569897
You would need a buffing pad, which i have never seen for these tools, but they may exist.
1589161
I used it on a 89 ford truck was heavily oxidized. It worked well but watching car shows a lot if guys use a straight spinning polisher as it works faster. You will need the separate pad holder not included for using w pads. See pads that are color coded for use on cars. I've done woodworking and this is a beast might be awkward to use vs handheld. Except on big areas!
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random orbit eliminates swirl marks in the polishing process. I also recommed the soft foam polishing pad that you can purchase at most auto supply stores. I purchased mine at NAPA. This maching is well balanced and put such a nice finish back on my 2006 Jaguar that many people thought I purchased a new car. Best of luck. (I tossed my old car polishing unit)
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I am a woman also but buying a dual action polisher is much quicker and easier. It depends on how what your working on. I was able to remove very light scratches by hand and other times you HAVE TO USE A Dual action polisher. Watch a lot of video's and learn to use a Dual Action polisher.
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Honestly, I wouldn't use it with anything other than the max speed recommended (which is still half the speed of my 12v corded DA polisher that goes up to 6400rpm's). I tried this product with a drill similar to yours, and while it does work, it just takes a LOT more time and effort to get results. It does work on light scuffs and swirls, but anything more takes an incredible amount more effort than it should.
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My is car is 2 yrs old. I thought it did a very good job. Took a lot longer to do (6 hours) but I have a big car. Follow the instructions to the letter. To get more swirls out do 2 or 3 apps, of first product. Wipe good in between apps. Take your time. Have lots of micro cloth.
1554868
I think it works just as good. I used to use the ultimate detailer but have now switched for the huge savings.
1467153
No, but I am thinking about selling this polisher as I've never used it and am thinking about focusing on businesses other than the one I purchased it for. Mine was about $300 new if anyone is interested. Also, it didn't come with backing plate. Be sure to buy a hard resin one for sanding. Or a soft foam one for buffing things like cars.
1980880
I think it is too much torque to polisher. And very much of air consumption.You do Better to take of small electric Tooth grinder set.
340598
Absolutely! Today I was polishing a car with both single stage black enamel and lacquer and it works exceedingly well. Even using a wool pad, you would be impressed at how nicely it finishes. As others state, you will need to follow with M205 or something to refine the marks left from compounding. In other words, it is not a one-step product. Worked *carefully* with a microfiber applicator or towel, it can be used by hand, but I would only recommend this in spot applications.
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Scott, I still really like this product. It has been 6 months now and I use speed shine every time I take my new car for a drive. First I use the California car duster to get the dust off and any bugs not glued on. Then spot clean with Griot's speed shine. It quickly removes the bugs, finger prints, and any tire overspray. On average I am done in under 3 minutes. I finish with the windows. If the shine is not super brilliant I use a little Zymol glaze to punch it up, usually once a month, after cleaning with griot's. Now I started with a good hand wash and waxed it with zymol wax to get a good base coat. It has been 45oo miles and 6 months later and I have not water washed my car or re-waxed and it looks show room clean. I keep the car in a garage. Just finishing spring and lots of bugs especially bees and it is still my favorite spot cleaner. I do use Griot's green spray cleaner when the bugs are especially thick (can't tell what color the car is under them) Seems to be a little better at dissolving mass bugs. But I use the less expensive Speed Shine almost everyday for quick touch ups. I only spot clean, sometimes use it on the wheels, and clean the front around the grill to keep my new car brilliant. I usually run the California duster over the car just before driving and it brings out the luster and gets rid of any dust. You can definitely see a difference. I am still getting lots of comments about how great the car looks (shiny and clean). I have not notice any scratches from cleaning the car this way. I use a soft hand and the rags that Griot's sells with the product. They are an improvement over cleaning clothes I have used in the past. Hope that helps.
1519886
I recommend by hand. This is very simple wax protection. Easy on and off IF your cars finish is in good condition (third and last step). This would be your last step after using Mother's polish and wax (second step).
1537786
If you want a shine with luster, always polish then wax. Wax only- you will get a shine but not the luster. you bought the tool, use it! By hand only, not near as nice. Caution, always work on it in the shade, hot surfaces make for a streaky job..Tae cre, sfink
2266302
I do this quite often using a 6 inch bonnet. If you use it to apply wax it will still get some on it through the bonnet so I use a seperate one for polish removal
1904942
I used it to remove paint rubbed onto the car from a minor bump in a parking lot. With a lot of elbow grease, it worked for that without damaging the paint. I don't think it adds shine, but I suppose it will make the car shinier if whatever you're removing had made it dull. Maybe the VW dealer was removing something that was impeding the shine.
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There's no doubt about it - you must clean (i.e. wash with water) the car to remove all dirt, grease etc - I use a small amount of detergent in the water too. The results of the nu-finish are fantastic - I've been using for three years and have used the polish three times and it lasts for a full twelve months each time
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polishing by hand and also with a 6" polisher like is used for polishing a car finish.the 3 polishes that work well are Semichrome, Flitz, and Autosol.