Halfords Car Polisher 240v

Ricochet J · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:31

Well, it's one long streak that isn't too deep. The scratch however, is a white colour so I assume it's cut through the paint. :-/

[TW]Fox · 31 Jul 2009 at 23:29

looks good, are these mac ones idiot proof?

NightShadow · 1 Aug 2009 at 10:20

Most DAs seem pretty fool proof, I bought one of these:

http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/p...3-silverstorm-random-orbital-sander-240v.html

I had never used any kind of polisher before and have so far done some light correction on 2 cars without issue, you really would have use some pretty abrasive polish and pad combos and try hard in order to damage the paint with these IMO. You can always find someone to sell it on to if you don't get on with it too.

Dogbreath · 1 Aug 2009 at 10:25

Hatter The Mad said:
but this makes applying SRP so, so much easier and gives a much better finish.

I'm surprised, super resin polish has to be the very easiest polish to apply I have ever used.

wassap · 1 Aug 2009 at 11:03

You should gone for a silverline rotary, better speed control and slightly easier to handle, plus you have the uumph for some decent correction.But you cant complain for the money.

SRP works well with the da/rotary type machines as it has a light level of cut, its not any easier with a machine, you can just get a better finish imo.

feenster99 · 12 Aug 2009 at 13:05

Is the 135mm backing plate that comes with the Mac sander OK to use with those Menerza pads, or do I need to pick up a different one?

Matt

SoliD · 12 Aug 2009 at 13:38

feenster99 said:
Is the 135mm backing plate that comes with the Mac sander OK to use with those Menerza pads, or do I need to pick up a different one?

Matt

ITs fine to use with the menzerna pads.

feenster99 · 12 Aug 2009 at 14:42

SoliD said:
ITs fine to use with the menzerna pads.

Many thanks - i'll order the pads.

wez130 · 12 Aug 2009 at 20:02

I've got a random orbit sander in my garage, it's a 'PRO' branded one (model CLMTHROS) (preceded the MAC brand for B&Q a couple of years ago i believe, though still the same machines.

It's a 250w variable speed one (1200 - 1900 ? per minute (according to the instruction manual.

Would this be similar to the MAC one that people are talking about here, and if so, would it just be a matter of buying pads and polish for it?

Ricochet J · 13 Aug 2009 at 13:26

[TW]Fox;14590301 said:
looks good, are these mac ones idiot proof?

Fox I have one, I bought it 2 weeks ago-ish. I haven't had time to use it on my car yet, but I have plugged it in and it is idiot proof. It's simple, solid and has a variable speed dial on it. I've looked online and there are loads of polishing accessories to go with it.
Not bad for £20.

ToLearn · 13 Aug 2009 at 22:44

if anybody wants a play with a porter cable sames as (megs) etc pads polishes and ever in shropshire more then welcome to use mine

wez130 · 15 Aug 2009 at 18:30

I'm looking at menzerna polishing pads but before i buy, can anyone tell me, are they velcro backed or do i need to buy the backing plate for them?

Reason i ask is i have a random orbit sander which is the same as the MAC one from B&Q and would be trying them with that.

Thanks

ToLearn · 15 Aug 2009 at 19:19

menzerna are velcro backed but be carefull use a slow speed as menzerna are one of the harder type pads and i dont know what sander you have but some really not suitable for the job due to the speed of them i would be useing finishing pad with a finishing polish to start and practice on a scrap pannel if you can

wez130 · 15 Aug 2009 at 19:48

ToLearn said:
menzerna are velcro backed but be carefull use a slow speed as menzerna are one of the harder type pads and i dont know what sander you have but some really not suitable for the job due to the speed of them i would be useing finishing pad with a finishing polish to start and practice on a scrap pannel if you can

i was looking at these ones, which are a light cut, just so i can get used to it, i may go a step further after though. My orbiter starts at 1200rpm or vibrations per minute or whatever the measurement is lol, which seems fine. Will i need special polish or will either my SRP or Megs do the job, i'm looking after the pennies atm and don't feel flush enough to splash out on some collinite yet.

Django x2 · 15 Aug 2009 at 20:51

I plumbed straight for a rotary. To be fair, after using it once, you have to be retarded to do any damage to the paint.

I got a Kestrel SIM 180 with 3M pads and backing plates (which are just the doggs danglies) and some Menz. I cut with the menz finish with lime prime and wax with purple haze now. Car looks, well, amazing.

wez130 · 15 Aug 2009 at 21:21

My bonnet is really dull, even after the Megs 3 step treatment, SRP and Zymol (smells gorgeous that), so it definitely needs machine treatment, however, i'm getting one side of my car completely respreayed next week - which will remove the key mark from rear passenger door, rear quarter and rear bumper, and also front wing where someone bumped me whilst parking), so i can't really touch that side for a while until it completely dries, but no doubt when it is dry it'll need a good polish too.

platypus · 26 Aug 2009 at 16:58

I think I'll try the Silverline 125563 Silverstorm Random Orbital Sander with menzerna pads myself.

Edit: Do I need to buy a backing plate as well; or does this come with one?