Power Tools

[zspeedyz]

Never using a power polisher what should I be looking for?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Power Tools

For most people it would be the one everyone is always talking about on all of the detailing discussion forums which is referred to as the PC, or in Meguiar's terminology, the G100

Long Beach And South Bay Mercedes-Benz clubs at Meguiar's

A little girl and her Grandma learning how to polish remove swirls and polish paint to a swirl-free finish just like a couple of Pros!





Turning this,



Into this!

[Murr1525]

Re: Power Tools

Well, first make sure you understand the regular detailing process....

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

And a little bit of working by hand:

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

Then the favorite polisher around here is the G-100. Here are some links and discussion about using it. (Its kind of a short list of what to look for.. but trust us...)

Rotary vs. PC vs. Regular Orbital Buffer

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

And then you can certainly order this video by Mike Philips and Richard Lin on how to use it, and get great results. It also shows a little about using ScratchX, #7 Show Car Glaze, and spray waxes...

DVD - How to use the PC for showcar results...

[gb387]

Re: Power Tools

Adding to the post.... a G100 Dual Action Polisher(aka PC) will cost a little more than a less expensive 'orbital buffer' but there is no comparison. A PC will give you great results even if you have never used one. Its a very universal machine anything from a beginner to a pro.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Power Tools

Adding to the post....

And even adding more...


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