Electric Polishers are they worth it?

[Oddly Godly]

I am thinking of treating myself to an electric polisher. Mainly for applying wax polish but with the capability of more in depth paint correction if needed. Does anyone use one and if so are they worth it. I am thinking something in the mid price range £100 to £200 ish

 

[andyglym]

I am thinking of treating myself to an electric polisher. Mainly for applying wax polish but with the capability of more in depth paint correction if needed. Does anyone use one and if so are they worth it. I am thinking something in the mid price range £100 to £200 ish

Not used mine on the main panels yet, used the mini extension for door shuts etc, but much less elbow grease required for a general polish and provided you use the correct compounds and pads you'll get a much better finish. Loads of YouTube clips with Detailing World being a good source.

 

[t-tony]

I bought one a few weeks ago after bringing a Jimmy back to red, from pink, using a cordless drill and pads. Haven’t used it yet due to being a raspberry having done my back in. It will get used soon on the Jimny owner’s Transit Connect Day van ( in white) as we get it ready to sell. I’ll report back how it goes. It has 7 speeds, side handle and “bridge” style handle.

Tony.

 

[Mark Gutteridge]

I've got 2

A rotary one and a dual action

Yes they are worth it.

 

[Paul Rice]

DA (Dual action) the safe option, Yes they do a good job worth buying

 

[Althulas]

I’ve a DA6 and as said a safe option for the beginner. I amazed my mates son bringing his pale yellow Lupe up gleaming in a days work. I’m after a Mini for small work next. But after paint correction if your washing properly you shouldn’t need to use it apart from lazy boy waxing but time is money or drive time and very found of mine and so are a few neighbours

 

[Robert Hill]

I'm old school elbow grease works for me

 

[ktnez99]

I bought one a few weeks ago after bringing a Jimmy back to red, from pink, using a cordless drill and pads. Haven’t used it yet due to being a raspberry having done my back in. It will get used soon on the Jimny owner’s Transit Connect Day van ( in white) as we get it ready to sell. I’ll report back how it goes. It has 7 speeds, side handle and “bridge” style handle.

Tony.

Which have you got Tony?

 

[ktnez99]

DA (Dual action) the safe option, Yes they do a good job worth buying

Safe? Why safe option Paul?

 

[t-tony]

As an amateur you're less likely to "burn" the paint with a dual action polisher as opposed to a straight rotary one Dawn.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Which have you got Tony?

This one. A budget one, I'll see how it goes. You need you keep the paintwork wet/damp.

Tony.

 

[ktnez99]

Please report back Tony and let us know how you find it.
I suppose too much pressure could take the paint off?

 

[t-tony]

You need to exercise care till you get used to using one.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Please report back Tony and let us know how you find it.
I suppose too much pressure could take the paint off?

Many factors. Pressure, type of compound you use, keeping the paintwork damp/wet. Never let it get dry. Avoid polishing the edges of panels, glide across panel joints/gaps. You can polish alloy parts using these too. I'll post some pics of the next project when we do it. Oh, and I am no expert doing this just so you know.

Tony.

 

[andyglym]

Many factors. Pressure, type of compound you use, keeping the paintwork damp/wet. Never let it get dry. Avoid polishing the edges of panels, glide across panel joints/gaps. You can polish alloy parts using these too. I'll post some pics of the next project when we do it. Oh, and I am no expert doing this just so you know.

Tony.

The small extension attachment is a great bit of kit for small areas too

 

[t-tony]

Didn't get any other accessories with my "economy" model Andy. Having said that the under bonnet on mine is easy to clean. I need a new Calor gas cylinder and then I can get the damp out of the shed and get using it.

Tony.