Cheap machine polishers?

[pdh 14a]

I know Scotts view on these are crap,but i have so much cleaning work on my family's cars coming up,and can't justify £150 on the proper ones :eek:
Are the £30 odd ones of ebay any good at all?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silverline-Car-Boat-Polisher-Sander-Buffer_W0QQitemZ150118864064QQihZ005QQcategoryZ295 28QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thanks.Paul :thumbs:

[Mr OCD]

Absolutely shite.... Silverline is the worst of the worst rotary...

If I had a spare rotary / pc then I would lend you mine.

Dont forget you will need backing plate / pads for that as well that will bump it up another £50-£60...

[Leviathan]

May i ask why you think its the worst.

[Mr OCD]

May i ask why you think its the worst.

Its the cheapest form of rotary for starters... no soft start ... no speed regulation... I could go on..

At best you will cause holograms / buffer marks with it... at worst burn through your paintwork :thumbs:

Consider how much a paintjob costs... then consider if its worth the risk of using said machine in in-experienced hands...

Paul - hold out for a 2nd hand PC 7424... do you want me to find you one?

Scott

[pdh 14a]

Absolutely shite.... Silverline is the worst of the worst rotary...

If I had a spare rotary / pc then I would lend you mine.

Dont forget you will need backing plate / pads for that as well that will bump it up another £50-£60...

Cheers Scott,there must be something inbetween for the average ametuer like myself though? i suppose i could go to about £80 with all the pads etc? :thumbs:

[Leviathan]

Mine has soft start and a speed regulator though? might be different models?
but i suppose you still recommend a porter cable :D

[Mr OCD]

Cheers Scott,there must be something inbetween for the average ametuer like myself though? i suppose i could go to about £80 with all the pads etc? :thumbs:

You can get a Pc 7424 from Autopia for that now nearly due to the exchange rate ;)

[Mr OCD]

Mine has soft start and a speed regulator though? might be different models?
but i suppose you still recommend a porter cable :D

No I recommend a Makita / Metabo rotary if you can use a rotary :p

Else use a PC 7424 :thumbs:

[pdh 14a]

You can get a Pc 7424 from Autopia for that now nearly due to the exchange rate ;)

Any links and would i need power adapters or anything? :thumbs:

[Mr OCD]

Any links and would i need power adapters or anything? :thumbs:

Drop me a PM... can get you a discount code too ;)

[pdh 14a]

Just found the link! $142 sounds good,i would need the adaptor for power though i think? :thumbs:

[pdh 14a]

Drop me a PM... can get you a discount code too ;)

Thanks Scott,will do :thumbs:

[Leviathan]

A little off subject but do you know of a guide to the different coarseness of cutting compounds, i only have G3 at the mo (well of including megs scratch x and megs polishes) oh and any tips on using a rotary or links please.

[DR1FT3R]

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk gives cutting compound and pad combinations

[Mr OCD]

Thats Tim :)

Very helpful chap too :)

[Leviathan]

Thanks very much for that.

[DR1FT3R]

i must say it really is a cracking site and the forum is full of people that either really really love their car (not in a creepy "exhaust love" kinda way), have waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy to much time to clean their car or do it for a living, and such regular joes like me can look there and think wow i wish i could be arsed to really go to town but eh a quick wash, polish and wax will do :nod:

[Mr OCD]

Most you will find are amateur detailers who enjoy it as a hobby :)

The rest are people who do it for a living :)

[Mr OCD]

www.detailingworld.co.uk has some good guides :)