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Old 23-01-2021, 08:19 PM   #243
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Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

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Once you transition to a machine, you will wonder why you ever did it by hand. Besides polishing / paint correction, a machine can also be used to apply wax's and sealants with the correct pad.

For someone new to polishing by machine, it's generally recommended to use a Dual Action polisher and not a Rotary. Blowing through the clear with a DA would be pretty hard to do, a rotary if not used in experienced hands can create a variety of undesirable results.

So having said that, what would be recommended?

A quick search on the Supercheap & Bunnings websites reveals some products that I would be either scared to use or feel would be unlikely to give a decent result.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/sh..._term=polisher
https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/p...Size=60&page=1

Looking here gives me more confidence in recommending a polisher to suit.
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...-machines-kits

I think a 5 inch machine with a 6 inch pad would be a good starting point. These are available in kits or as a standalone machine. The kits are currently sold out but represent decent value when you consider the cost of adding pads and polish compounds to the standalone machine.

https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...order-may-30th
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...a-polisher-kit
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...-polishing-kit

I like when you buy a machine from the likes of Waxit they will support the product, answering questions about pad and compound choices for example.

Good luck!
I would also add this to the list if you want something a bit more affordable. 15% off at the moment too.
https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/m...r-das6-v2.html
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