Cheap RO polisher

[tHe_sTiG]

Found this at my local hardware store for $30. Looks pretty cheap, but will do the job for beginners I guess. I've never used an RO polisher before. I think this would be a good starter, and harmless to the paint if I mess up. No variable speed, just on and off. What do you guys think?





I'd say going through the numerous helpful guides here should help me use the RO polisher properly.

[bogan_vk]

every one of those ive used has been useless (ive used a few) the slightest pressure put on it and they stop spinning the motors in them are weak and thats 240v ones so id expect 12v ones to be worse, personally i think its better to do it by hand.

[tHe_sTiG]

Sounds reasonable. I was wondering why the heck it was so cheap, thought it had to do with the plastic body and "on/off" only function. Then I saw the power outlet, and thought what the hell were they thinking of when they made this thing?

I've heard that waxing by hand is better, but when it comes to polishing, an RO or Dual Action polisher is needed for best results. Car Care products advertised the Mint RO polishers. Are they good, considering the hefty price? I would rather learn how to polish the car myself someday than take it to one of the detailers here... they don't seem to know what they're doing, and they charge an arm and a leg.

[Bravotwozero]

lol at 25 watts. Don't waste your $30.

I had a Mint DA but got rid of it and got a rotary.

[jr689]

So long as your paints not tooooooo scratched and swirled these work great!

I use one every 6 months, however the one I got oscillates as well... 10 times better than doing it by hand! They're great for apply wax as well.

[jellycalais]

Have a read of this,

How to detail and maintain your cars paint

[Car Care Products]

I would honestly recommend you a Dual Action Random Orbital Polisher definitely. You can do no harm with it to your paintwork, and its incredibly easy to use. Over 50 a week go out to amateurs who have never touched a machine let alone maybe even looked after their car for that matter.

Have a look Buffing Machines Section, i would recommend maybe the DAS6 Starter which will remove any marks on your paint and really bring it back to life. As said you can not do any harm and by this i mean you are unable to burn the paint and physically damage it in any way other than making it look ... amazing? haha.

I would not recommend a rotary buffer to anybody who has no experience with one as it is easy to burn/damage paint with the machine and cause you a very large headache.

The DA RO Machines are incredibly easy to use and you will definitely get the result you are after. Very affordable for something that can give you show results!

I'd suggest a good wash with APC (all purpose cleaner) to remove any product that is currently on the car, follow with a clay bar of the car to remove any contaminants and make the paint smooth as a baby's bottom. Follow on with machine polishing the paint to rejuvenate and correct it, to finalise and finish up you would use a Wax or Sealant to add your gloss and protection to all your hard work.

If you need any help or have questions just let us know via email or PM us anytime.

These flow charts should be able to help a bit and give you some direction;

[itsArthurKomar]

You need to make a tutorial video of all those stepps and up load it coz this is bullshit the reading confuses the #### outta me haha

I would honestly recommend you a Dual Action Random Orbital Polisher definitely. You can do no harm with it to your paintwork, and its incredibly easy to use. Over 50 a week go out to amateurs who have never touched a machine let alone maybe even looked after their car for that matter.

Have a look Buffing Machines Section, i would recommend maybe the DAS6 Starter which will remove any marks on your paint and really bring it back to life. As said you can not do any harm and by this i mean you are unable to burn the paint and physically damage it in any way other than making it look ... amazing? haha.

I would not recommend a rotary buffer to anybody who has no experience with one as it is easy to burn/damage paint with the machine and cause you a very large headache.

The DA RO Machines are incredibly easy to use and you will definitely get the result you are after. Very affordable for something that can give you show results!

I'd suggest a good wash with APC (all purpose cleaner) to remove any product that is currently on the car, follow with a clay bar of the car to remove any contaminants and make the paint smooth as a baby's bottom. Follow on with machine polishing the paint to rejuvenate and correct it, to finalise and finish up you would use a Wax or Sealant to add your gloss and protection to all your hard work.

If you need any help or have questions just let us know via email or PM us anytime.

These flow charts should be able to help a bit and give you some direction;

[Car Care Products]

You need to make a tutorial video of all those stepps and up load it coz this is bullshit the reading confuses the #### outta me haha

Haha! If you're ever confused or unsure, just call us mate no dramas at all!