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Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced polisher such as the Mothers Palm Polisher (I don't need to do correctional work) and where to get it? (or do you have one I can borrow)

I am also after stores that sell Dodo or Zaino polishes. I have been using the Maguires range, and they are fine but would like to try some of the better stuff, in particular the Zaino Z2pro or Dodo light fantastic to get the silver to POP.

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im using this stuff called polyglaze (sp?) diamond cut polish and that seems to work very well. gave the paint a very smooth look.

i cant remember were i got it from though? i havent seen it in many places either. ill ask the missus cause i think she bought it some time ago.

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Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced polisher such as the Mothers Palm Polisher (I don't need to do correctional work) and where to get it? (or do you have one I can borrow)

I am also after stores that sell Dodo or Zaino polishes. I have been using the Maguires range, and they are fine but would like to try some of the better stuff, in particular the Zaino Z2pro or Dodo light fantastic to get the silver to POP.

give brian burns from car groomers pooraka a call,c if he help. he has a one of a kind swirl remover polisher,u cant buy from anyone,used to work with him,it works frigin awesome,worth the ask

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i use 3M glaze polish, with an 'eggpad' buff (which i go over by machine) takes care of swirls

then handpolish with meguiars 'next gen' polish using one of those round applicators, then polish off with a microfiber towel. this gives a nice shine

comes up great :closedeyes:

only thing is i dont have a very good buff, just a cheap ryobi that has 2 polishing speeds, too slow and too fast lol

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Sincew the car was resprayed I have taken good care of the paint and have very few (if any) swirl marks.

I usually:

Wash the car

Clay it with the Meguiars Clay bar and Quick Detailer for lube

Wash the car again

apply Meguiars NXT Gen Tech Wax

Wash the car again

Apply 2 coats of Meguiars Hi Tech Yellow Wax.

I have read that I can get a better finish if I use the Z2-pro after the second wash and before the wax. I am after clarity and shine here rather than correcting defects (as there are very few).

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yeah i forgot to mention i wash the car first then go over the whole car with a 3M claybar.

i doubt there is much point in waxing the car so many times, each time you apply another coat you are removing the previous coat

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i doubt there is much point in waxing the car so many times, each time you apply another coat you are removing the previous coat

Its called "Layering", and as said, the layers need to cure (usually 24 hrs) before reapplying.

If you check out some of the professional detailing/polishing forums they have lots more information on it.

I believe it enhances the final finish, but its a diminishing return (the first layer makes the most difference, subsequent layers only improve the finish little bit more).

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