Attention locost collective!!
I need some advice on doing some polishing/paint shining. However, as I want to do this at a maximum keenness rating of "average", I thought
I'd stay clear of the detailing forums where I'd end up being recommended to buy some insect wax from Polynesia that costs more than the car
I'm polishing.
So.
I have a 1989 Rolls Royce in that great 80's "superfade" colour of red. It's a dark red, is original paint - as a result is not
perfect, but held up great.
It's a bit flat in places, and I want to bring it back to its former glory. I've also been looking at getting a decent polisher for ages as
I'll be doing the bodywork on my Westfield shortly, so I'll want something that I can use to wet-sand/polish/compound that as well.
What do I need to get? I was thinking of getting something like this Meguiars DA polisher, or similar DAS Detalyo/Kestrel etc:
Meguiars Dual Action Polisher Version 2
But beyond that I'm lost... what pads do I need, what is the polish/compound I use, what order to apply it in etc.?
How does one use these to compound fresh paint/wet sand?
Again, I'm not expecting concourse bodywork (it has imperfections and is burnt through the paint on a few small sharp edges already), so
reasonably priced products would be appreciated, but equally I'm quite happy to buy decent stuff if it's going to be good!
Thanks
[Edited on 21/4/15 by PSpirine]
Farecla G3 is good, in fact have a look at the whole range, some finer than others.
3M do some decent stuff too. The sort of thing bodyshops use, and hence it isn't overpriced.
DA's are slow, I got a silverline rotary polisher and a set of different meguires pads and compounds for my cars, you need a rotary with speed
control.
Cannot help on pads, if the paint is very hard then you may need a wool pad, if soft a light pad.
Although you are trying to avoid detailing forums you need to read the advise on detailing world, they have a sticky for machine polishing.
Regards Mark
That's a fair amount of money for an "average" polishing job. Consider buying a £30 buffer if you're not overly into
detailing.
As for products, Farecla are often used in body shops. I used to use AutoGlym products; paint renovator to start with, but found their super resin
polish a bit "powdery" on finish, but worked on red a treat. Add a carnuba wax or deep shine coat on top to keep it looking good for
longer.
Nowadays I use Meguiars wax (fresh paint job) and occasionally polish on older cars. Happy with the outcome; application takes longer, but less
faffing at the end and no powdery residue.
Pays your money, takes your choice!
I've got one of
these and it's been fine for home use (both grp & metal bodied cars).
I use the Farecla compounds (G3, G6 & G10)
Da polisher safer but slower than rotary. I started with a DAS 6 But now use a variable speed rotary from cleanyourcar.com.
Farecla g3 is a little old hat and can be a bit rough.
Ive tried loads of compounds and polishes but I now use meguiars 105 and 205 on anything and everything With awesome results using hex logic pads. Ive
used on cellulose, clearcoat and gelcoat. On faded paint and scratches.
I use an adjustable speed grinder I got when it was on offer at Screwfix, ideal as a polisher just with a polishing head attached plus I use it as a grinder as well. Was only something like £35.
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Originally posted by mark chandler
DA's are slow, I got a silverline rotary polisher and a set of different meguires pads and compounds for my cars, you need a rotary with speed control.