Advice sought on best way to polish paint work, and best polishing machine for a beginner.

I like the idea of polishing the car but not sure I have either the knowledge or equipment to undertake the task. I would like to remove swirls and polish the paintwork and would be willing to purchase the right equipment if it makes the job easier and better. So any advice gratefully appreciated.

someone has the bug , had a feeling this was going to happen  Current : 4.2 S/C, now Sold
Previous : V70 Volvo, S40 Volvo ( a very reliable old banger ), E39 M5, Carlton Diplomat and the list goes on

Life Sucks but ya just have to do the best you can with what you have !

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I like the idea of polishing the car but not sure I have either the knowledge or equipment to undertake the task.

Easy Peasy
Don't be afraid, I was a total novice


http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic19018.html?highlight=das+pro Alcohol and eBay is never a good mix

2006 4.2 Supercharged, Java Black

+1 on the Das 6. I bought the pro version a couple of years ago and made good progress but its hard slog.

Can't go too far wrong with this kit

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-ma...d_963.html

There's info in the Wiki too Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Thanks for all the useful tips/links, reading up on the DAS 6 Pro, seems a nice bit of kit and not as expensive as I thought.

another one here for DAS6 Pro from CYC.

I graduated to G-techniq P1 polish as I found it a lot easier. Used the Menzerna on relative's cars.

Polishing and applying C1 and C1.5 to a mahoosive silver Full Fat makes your eyes feel funny for a day or so!!

Das 6 here too

Coupled with some hex logic waffle pads you'll be sucking diesel  Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE

just buy that expensive machine  Current : 4.2 S/C, now Sold
Previous : V70 Volvo, S40 Volvo ( a very reliable old banger ), E39 M5, Carlton Diplomat and the list goes on

Life Sucks but ya just have to do the best you can with what you have !

+1 DAS 6 Pro
+1 Detailing World Forum

If you buy the DAS 6 practise on a relatives car first
If you buy any expensive wax, use it. It's a waste if you only use it twice a year.

Last but not least, if you have a significant other you'd better start learning how to justify spending hours on your car. Travelling around in circles again.

Thanks again guys, definitely sounds like the DAS 6 Pro is the best route to go, especially for a novice.

I notice the DAS6 Pro comes in bundles as well as on its own. Is there any recommended bundle to go for or am I better off buying it on its own and getting wax and other compounds separately?

It would be better to get the significant other to do the work for you but since that will probably require a very cold day in hell, explain working on a car is better than a mistress on the side (cheaper as well).

Go with the good gear or find a place that will do it a good job. Just look at the cost of say, 4 times per year having it done by a good detailer versus time/cost of doing it yourself  MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!