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I've always been very into detailing my cars. I recently bought a TorRed Challenger. Paints in decent condition but wanting to get it looking as perfect as I possibly can. I've always just applied waxes and products by hand. But recently thought about a buffer or polisher. What would be my safest way to go? I've never used one and don't want to harm my paint. So what's the safest and most effective product?
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Since you're new to machine polishing, I would highly suggest going the DA route. It's a really safe tool and very effective as well. Rotary polishers require training and you run the risk of burning your paint if you don't know how to use it.
Get the Meguiar's G110v2 DA polisher. You will not be disappointed.
Here's a great article on how to use it: D/A Buffing 101 - An Introduction to the G110v2 (and-similar)2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team -
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Welcome to MOL here's the biggest difference between the DA and rotary; congrats on the new car!
In a nutshell, here's the difference between the DA and rotary; use the DA wrong and all you do is diminish your result, but use the rotary wrong and you'll be visiting a body shop for some paint work.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: Rotary or DA
Welcome, you can't go wrong with a D/A.Comment
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The need for a rotary is getting less and less with new products, and as mentioned, much safer.2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR BlueComment
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+1 to the DA. As a novice this would be the only way to go. BTW I am a novice too and this is what I bought. The Megs G110v2 is really easy to work with.Comment
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DA polisher for the win. These machine are very easy to learn and are so user friendly. Pick yourself up some pads I'd say at least 3 polishing and 1 or 2 finishing pads.Comment
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In my opinion you don't need an expensive DA, unless your vehile is in need of some serious correction or you are a professional detailer using it all day. I have a $30 random orbital buffer that I use to apply the products, and I remove by hand. You don't need to buy all sort of finishing pads $$$$$, just an application bonnet. Cheap. It is perfectly safe, and I have been using mine for about 5 years, and nary a problem. And, my black car is flawless...unless, of course you look at it with some fancy black light or some Klingon particle scanner.Comment
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