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Post by MartynFrancis » Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:01 pm

I'm thinking of getting into machine polishing. I have my eye on a dodojuice buff daddy das6. Is this a good one to start with? I have little knowledge on them, but I plan to get a scrap panel to practise on before attempting the zed.
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:05 pm

Hi, best bet for a beginner is a da as you can't really damage the paint with them. A rotary polisher will punish quickly!
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Post by MartynFrancis » Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:10 pm

Taa Mr Bear, from what I can see the buff daddy is a da/orbital? Unless I'm wrong?
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Post by si-forks » Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:12 pm

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All done with a DAS 6 great for beginners like me
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Post by MartynFrancis » Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:20 pm

Awesome mate, looks great!
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Post by maxman » Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:50 pm

I have the same m/c from clean your car.What pads due you use?

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Post by MartynFrancis » Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:31 pm

I've seen this..
http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/slim-s- ... d-kit.html
It's slims own model, what's the difference between this, the kestral, chemical guys, etc versions? Also I'll be using autobrite brilliance to fill the light swirls that are in places and a couple of light scratches, what are the best pads to use with it?
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Post by Smartbear » Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:54 pm

MartynFrancis wrote:I've seen this..
http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/slim-s- ... d-kit.html
It's slims own model, what's the difference between this, the kestral, chemical guys, etc versions? Also I'll be using autobrite brilliance to fill the light swirls that are in places and a couple of light scratches, what are the best pads to use with it?
Bmw clear coat is very hard, microfibre pads are highly rated for them :thumbsup:
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Post by Thermaltake » Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:53 pm

si-forks wrote:ImageImage
All done with a DAS 6 great for beginners like me

Thats a great finish

What pad/polish combo did you use?

Im waiting for better weather to do my coupe. On my e46 i used hex logic and merenza polishes but cant remember what combo but remember requiring a 2 step as the paint was very tough and needed refining.

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