DA and Kit

[FIFTY]

This is what I have, the machine is very good but you have to throw away the attachements and start again:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILVERLI...h=item363d1b5716:g:CAkAAOSwtbxbtxt3:rk:4:pf:0

Then buy 3M:

1. 3M Fast cut (green)
2. 3M Fine cut (yellow)
3. 3M Ultrafina (blue)
4. 3M polishing heads x3, one for each of the above
5. 3M polishing head velcro adapter

Then you need tuition.

Thanks Matt but I do not trust myself with one that isn't Dual Action

 

[lifes2short]

Mate of mine bought the argos one, he's been very happy with it

 

[GeoffCapes]

Er don't get the two things confused guys I want to buy a DA orbital polisher to clear up some minor swirls

I am also in the market for an angle grinder - not to grind metal but to use with brush metal attachments NOT FOR PAINTWORK! I have answered my own question a metal brush attachment would not work very well on a DA even if it did fit. ALDI one sounds good @GeoffCapes

Was in there earlier. They're actually £19.99.

 

[Zep]

Do yourself a favour, don’t buy a cheap angle grinder. I went through a couple of £20 ones before I got the hint, Screwfix have a 1000w jobber for £50. Then you’ll never buy another.

 

[FIFTY]

I have decided on this kit https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-meguiars-hex-logic-kit

Plus an extra pad for applying wax https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/chemical-guys-red-5-5-hex-logic-pad I have some meguiars nxt tech wax 2.0 (synthetic sealant) and smart wax carnuba so I don't need to buy any of that

I found a £15 off code for for DAS6 pro let me know if any of you want the discount code

 

[conaero]

Angle grinders...I went electric/battery.

Bought a Hitachi cordless drill and a torch. Then I added an angle grinder and a torque gun. Had to buy the big £100 battery but I’m a happy chappy and one battery (plus a couple of smaller ones) and one charger does the lot.

Descent battery tools (18-24v) are the way forward

I also have the added bonus of being able to take my cordless angle grinder into cities just in case some twatt tries to clamp me

 

[FIFTY]

Angle grinders...I went electric/battery.

Bought a Hitachi cordless drill and a torch. Then I added an angle grinder and a torque gun. Had to buy the big £100 battery but I’m a happy chappy and one battery (plus a couple of smaller ones) and one charger does the lot.

Descent battery tools (18-24v) are the way forward

I also have the added bonus of being able to take my cordless angle grinder into cities just in case some twatt tries to clamp me

I was looking at getting this one as I already have the big M18 battery for my torque wrench it is often reduced to £100 https://www.sgs-engineering.com/hd1..._8hpDCpPRHpoDwGC-6SzIYaR2gV1i-s4aAgLDEALw_wcB

Maybe the brushless version for slightly more - the extra length of the body puts me off though as it might be more difficult to handle while under the car: https://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/milw...LT1xRAOeg30AhWGjqLl0rhrnmI-kB9fAaAvAgEALw_wcB

 

[lifes2short]

I have the Makita 5 piece 18v kit and whilst the circular saw, both drills, and reciprocating saw have good battery life I find the battery life on the grinder is very poor, only suitable for short bursts on very small jobs and very useful for such jobs, certainly not a substitute for corded ones if doing sustained longer jobs of grinding and cutting, you'll be forever stopping and charging the bloody thing

 

[conaero]

I have the Makita 5 piece 18v kit and whilst the circular saw, both drills, and reciprocating saw have good battery life I find the battery life on the grinder is very poor, only suitable for short bursts on very small jobs and very useful for such jobs, certainly not a substitute for corded ones if doing sustained longer jobs of grinding and cutting, you'll be forever stopping and charging the bloody thing

Yes, the grinder is power hungry. A big battery helped loads but for MOP, I would still go wired device.

 

[montravia]

Resurrecting.
The 2007 Granturismo lives outside, and hand polished - wax. Given that she's only had specific detailing by Matt to remove a keying, she's in remarkable condition.

I'd like to treat her to a proper polish.
The thread has been a useful start, as have a couple of others with suggesting kit, but would like to check in for a 5 year update, some of the kit suggested is still available.

I need to replenish clay bar, perhaps:

Farecla G3 Pro Deep Clean Clay Mitt | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Farecla G3 Pro Deep Clean Clay Mitt re-usable body prep mitt which removes ingrained dirt and tar spots. at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

The main component would be the dual action orbital polisher. I've plenty of time, would prefer a variable speed to feel the way, no more than £150 to get me going.

Some recommended:-

Slim's Detailing Dual Action DAS6 Machine Polisher (600w) & Pad Kit

The ideal machine polisher for first timers, the Slim's 600w DA (DAS-6) is a lightweight compact polisher which delivers the superb high level performance of more expensive machines but at an affordbale | Free Shipping

www.slimsdetailing.co.uk

or ditto with chemicals

Slim's Detailing DA Machine Polisher & Starter Kits

We've teamed up the high power Slim's Dual Action (DAS-6) lightweight dual action machine polisher, with some best-selling machine polishing kits | Earn Slim's Rewards

www.slimsdetailing.co.uk

The

DAS-6 V2 - Meguiars Hexlogic Kit​

DAS-6 v2 - Meguiars Hexlogic Kit

DAS-6 v2 Meguiars Hexlogic Kit The DAS-6 v2 Meguiars Hex-logic kit is the ideal starter kits for a variety of paints. Meguiars #105 has a decent level of cut so can correct scratches and swirls even in fairly tough paint, whist the #205 in the kit has the ability to really refine and br

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Seems unavailable

Recommendations on chemicals welcome too.
This seems to be decent if expensive but all in one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-G191016EU-3in1-Wax-473ml/dp/B07N9FD88N/ref=sr_1_2?adgrpid=1174279317015842&hvadid=73392674783788&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=4076&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-73392594463556%3Aloc-188&hydadcr=12269_2383866&keywords=meguiars%2B3-in-1%2Bwax&qid=1692620421&sr=8-2&th=1

I'd walk into Halfords but rather rely on real experience. If I need to chuck pads away and replace let me know

Suggestions please

Robin