Michael1984 Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi can anyone recommened a good car polisher /buffer, i have been looking for a while but dont seem to be getting anywhere, you feedback is very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Michael - I know you're trying to find one of these, but pls can you avoid posting the same thing three times across cleaning, general marketplace and here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdR32 Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Only two really worth getting. Porter Cable or a UDM. Both available from autopia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1984 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 thanks for the advice Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarter20 Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 try these guys: http://www.thepolishingcompany.com/foryourcar.html they show machine polishers on the above page. When they do get the Porter Cable in I can vouch for it being a good machine for use by non professionals, I have one and have had excellent results from it. Rotary polishers can do the job more quickly but in the hands of a novice user can damage paint more easily than an orbital poisher like the Porter. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 We need Roy32 to come out of the woodwork, he is a dab hand at this polishing and buffing malarky. Might be worth dropping him a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1984 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 cheers bcarter20 yeah im going to order a porter, do these work in the UK, or do i have to get special connectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarter20 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I think that the one that the Polishing Company are selling will be set up to work here in the UK without any adapters etc. When I bought mine a couple of years back you could only get US spec ones so I had to buy a transformer as well. Makes it less straight forward to use but it does an excellent job. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I've got a porter cable. I ordered it from the US. I bought the transformer from Screwfix. It's a nifty bit of kit, although by the time you've bought all the bits you need you'll be skint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1984 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 yeah im just about to order one, but the pads and applicators are a bit confusing. will any pads fit these such as the meguier pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHIZZER Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 yep megs pads will fit the PC ... When you order from autopia order the pc/ udm with a sfx kit and some spare pads , its worth considering the 4"pads and 2.5" backing plate too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Here's a pic of my car after a bit of PC'ing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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