Polishers

[4door_Sleeper]

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.

Edited September 27, 2008 by 4door_Sleeper

[Import S13]

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.

[4door_Sleeper]

I know of polyglaze, its been around for ages. Its not bad, but the Dodo and Zaino are supposed to be much much better.

[tryandcatchme]

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

[mid life crisis]

i have a makita 2 speed buff if ya want to lend that left over from my days as a detailer

[Sambo33]

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

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

[4door_Sleeper]

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).

Edited September 28, 2008 by 4door_Sleeper

[Sambo33]

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

[Basti]

wrong. you can add layers of wax. just needs to cure for a day or so. the clay on the other hand will be stripping your wax everytime

[Sambo33]

i never said it was right or wrong, i just dont see the point. ive polished countless amounts of cars through work, and never done this nor worked with anyone else who has done this

[Basti]

fair enough. hourses for courses i guess.

[4door_Sleeper]

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).

[Sambo33]

ah well, each to their own i guess. if it work well for you guys, keep it up.

personally i rather save myself the time of rewaxing and put into other areas of my detail