Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

[Jefri Lay]

Hi guys,

Due to limited budget I search some polisher which are not too expensive, but I don't know whether this product can solve my problem.
Black & Decker KP600 maybe you know this polisher, my questions are:
1. will Black & Decker KP600 can be used for beginner like me?
2. can Meguiar's M80 be aplied on this Black & Decker KP600?
3. can this Black & Decker KP600 solved my problem? (you can see the detail problem in this link http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47876 )
If you had some information about using this Black & Decker KP600, don't be hesitate to tell me, okay.
Thanks in advance guy for the info.

Best regards,
Jefri Lay

[dc2_]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

A tool like that will be able to spread waxes, polishes, but wont have the power to really remove swirls n scratches, it might remove light swirls... but that is about it

[Jefri Lay]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

A tool like that will be able to spread waxes, polishes, but wont have the power to really remove swirls n scratches, it might remove light swirls... but that is about it

Noted DC2. And thanks for the respond.

[Pro01]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

A tool like that will be able to spread waxes, polishes, but wont have the power to really remove swirls n scratches, it might remove light swirls... but that is about it

i agree..i think it's best to buy a good D/A like meguiars or PC..it's pricier but you won't regret it..

[greg0303]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

I agree with the guys. This machine is only good for polishing and waxing but not defect removal.

You need a proper DA polisher for that with adjustable speed.

Is Kestrel DAS-6 available in your country? I know it's a very popular tool in UK, Australia and New Zealand.

http://www.shinearama.co.uk/product.php?id=KES-DAS6

[Pro01]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

@greg, is DAS really good??

if that's so, then Jefri is so lucky..coz this april, this "rawatmobilmu" guy i've been mentioning is selling that....

[greg0303]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

Based on the reviews Kestrel DAS-6 can handle all these paint correction jobs. I've never personally used one.

It's a full size DA polisher with adjustable speed. It has universal 5/16" thread to work with all backing plates (including Meguiar's W67DA and W68DA).

[greg0303]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

Jefri,

Black & Decker KP600 is an orbital buffer. Only good for polishing and waxing, nothing else, no paint correction ability at all. If you put pressure on your hand applicator with a compound you're gonna remove more paint than with this polisher.

It has a backing plate build in and you can't remove it. It doesn't use buffing pads, only bonnets which go over the backing plate.

We lead you the right way, we don't want you to get frustrated with a polisher which doesn't help much.

[dc2_]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

Noted DC2. And thanks for the respond.

no problem bro

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

Jefri, if you have budget concerns and product availability issues and you can get your hands on the Kestrel unit, by all means do so. While it appears to be a knock off of the Griot's tool, all indications are that it gets the job done very well.

[Jefri Lay]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

I agree with the guys. This machine is only good for polishing and waxing but not defect removal.

You need a proper DA polisher for that with adjustable speed.

Is Kestrel DAS-6 available in your country? I know it's a very popular tool in UK, Australia and New Zealand.

http://www.shinearama.co.uk/product.php?id=KES-DAS6

Maybe it will be available on April. I guess I have to wait for this Kestrel DAS-6. By the way is this DAS-6 also known as hypergloss D/A?

Jefri, if you have budget concerns and product availability issues and you can get your hands on the Kestrel unit, by all means do so. While it appears to be a knock off of the Griot's tool, all indications are that it gets the job done very well.

Hi, I will buy one on April sir, after I apply using this Kestrel I'll let you know the result. By The way, do this Kestrel DAS-6 have athe polishing pad I needed to apply to M80, if it has no polishing pad on the box what type of polishing pad I should buy? Thanks.

Jefri,

Black & Decker KP600 is an orbital buffer. Only good for polishing and waxing, nothing else, no paint correction ability at all. If you put pressure on your hand applicator with a compound you're gonna remove more paint than with this polisher.

It has a backing plate build in and you can't remove it. It doesn't use buffing pads, only bonnets which go over the backing plate.

We lead you the right way, we don't want you to get frustrated with a polisher which doesn't help much.

Yup, I'll buy this kestrel once it's available. Thanks bro for everything. Nice people here on MOL. Glad to join this forum See you....

@greg, is DAS really good??

if that's so, then Jefri is so lucky..coz this april, this "rawatmobilmu" guy i've been mentioning is selling that....

I asked rawat mobilmu yesterday, he said that the D/A that worth Rp. 1.5 Million is not Megs but Hypergloss. is this hypergloss is the other name of Kestrel DAS-6? Anyway thanks bro..

[Pro01]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

I asked rawat mobilmu yesterday, he said that the D/A that worth Rp. 1.5 Million is not Megs but Hypergloss. is this hypergloss is the other name of Kestrel DAS-6? Anyway thanks bro..

well..i'm not really sure..hahhaa...maybe the wise people here knows better..

[Jefri Lay]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

Hi guys,
I'd like to buy kestrel DAS-6, but it seemed that the online store who has this product can not ship to indonesia, anyone know the online store that can send this machine to Indonesia? I've search some online store in Indonesia too but it seemed they don't have kestrel on their store.
Thanks guys.

[greg0303]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

Jefri,

I sent a message to KC, he's in Kuala Lumpur but he knows Asian detail market like nobody else and he's a great detailer & super nice person.
Hopefully he'll chime in and give you some advices.

I couldn't find any good deals for you by going to Google.

[Jefri Lay]

Re: Using Black & Decker KP600 for detailing my car???

Jefri,

I sent a message to KC, he's in Kuala Lumpur but he knows Asian detail market like nobody else and he's a great detailer & super nice person.
Hopefully he'll chime in and give you some advices.

I couldn't find any good deals for you by going to Google.

Thank you Greg for your attention. I myself still searching DAS 6. Maybe I'll buy from Ben (www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk). He said he can send it to Indonesia. But if there is another alternative which is better.... why not???

Best regards,
Jefri