Polishing tools/products

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:24 pm

I've decided to invest in a polisher but, as ever, have become overwhelmed by the breadth of choice available.

Would someone be able to offer advice as to suitable 'home' equipment please? I'm not looking to spend over a hundred, and I'd prefer a lot less

but I don't want to buy something that's going to make my paintwork look like a skating rink!

Maybe you'll just tell me to stick to hand polishing!

Thanks

Oscar · Post by **Oscar** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:18 pm

hire one from speedyhire - £20 for the day.

Don't wear Swampy out, don't want you rubbing any holes in it!

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:27 pm

Well I had been thinking of sellotaping a duster to the blade of my angle-grinder... but I guess a bit of elbow-grease might do it

Post by **Tim Leech** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:05 pm

We have a "makita" rotary buffer at work, seems to be work well even with my clumsy fingers around it, just remember to keep the paint wet and wash out the mop head regularly and be careful on the sharp edges as its easy mop through!

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:11 am

If you keep an eye on the Lidl offers, they have had mains ones for, I think, £29 and rechargeables for £39.

If you sign up for their newsletter on line, you will know when they are due without having to make abortive journeys while they don't have them.

They are made by "Parkside" and although I haven't tried these, I've been pleased with some other Parkside electric tool purchases.

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:54 am

Handy tips all - thankyou

roody262 · Post by **roody262** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:02 pm

I would recomend a dual action machine such as a DAS-6, much safer to use than a rotary especially with the bx paintwork which is rather soft!