Machine Polishing

[maggi200]

Maybe once a month just rewax, no need to keep glazing. Most glazes offer some sort of cleaning ability so may actually strip back the wax there. Only needs a glaze when you feel it necessary to start again. I would redmist every other wash, and add to the wax every 5-6 washes myself. Having said that, I waxed my car back in June with zymol glasur and didn't rewax only used zymol field glaze after every other wash until the end of december and it was still going strong

 

[Karl]

Ok i wash mine every weekend

I shall attempt what you say

Right back to the machine polisher doesnt sound like there much point me buying one

 

[maggi200]

I wash mine at least every week! Well, not any more. Gave up with the smart, saving it for the rs

 

[gordiniseb]

Do it most days if you need any tips.

 

[singlespeed]

As Maggi mentioned, using a DA or rotary polisher with a pad/compound combination with any cutting properties should only be done as required

Your only removing a micron or two for removing most of the light swirls, but removing deeper scratches is really unknown territory until you get started. Without a paint thickness gauge to monitor the paint removed, you could easily end up destroying the integrity of the clear coat if you go for 100% correction on a regular clean.

Typical paint on a modern car is 100-150 micron, with this being roughly primer/colour making up 50% and the clear top coat making up the other 50%. So you may have about 50-60 micron of clear coat, unless it has previously been polished to death. Saving a good margin to keep the integrity of the clear coat and allow for variation in the thickness, you could have 20-30 micron to play with.

Glazing applied with a DA on a finishing pad may be a little better than by hand with a suitable applicator, but theres probably few people that can tell the difference.

 

[Karl]

What is the difference between the cleanyourcar DAS 6 and the DAS 6 pro ?

 

[maggi200]

Das6 pro has more torque mostly

 

[Karl]

So what difference in results ?

 

[singlespeed]

More torque would allow you to use more pressure on the pad, whilst maintaining the speed. Better for regular correction work of scratches on harder paints and working down more aggressive compounds as you can put more work into the pad. Not a necessity for lighter use or occasional correction where it just takes a bit longer to do a few more passes.

 

[Karl]

So the pro isnt really needed unless the paint is ******

 

[josh hatton]

tbh, yes as i do allot of correction on older cars it was worth it...

iv got a normal das6 you can rent of me

 

[maggi200]

Personally, I don't see the point because if you need something extra... what's wrong with a rotary?#

I own a da and a couple of rotary's and the da only gets picked up for correcting plastic panels and glazing

 

[Karl]

I would be using the machine polish to polish every 6 months and glaze the rest of the time

 

[josh hatton]

would never touch a rot. way to powerful, unless you are a professional in my view stay well away. seen way to many burnt out paint with them,

 

[Monster Detail]

A DA is definitely simpler and safer to use, especially for someone who is using a machine polisher for the first time.

 

[Karl]

Ive also been told its impossible to burn paint unless like my self your stupid :lol:

 

[josh hatton]

with a DAS it is hard to burn paint yes.... but i can happen if you stupid karl yes

 

[Karl]

Also are the easy to go round the bumpers or do you only stick to flat panels ?

 

[josh hatton]

i use it everywhere mate, it depends on the size head std. they come with 6" plate iv got the 5" head its perfect

 

[maggi200]

Or get a spot pad selection. 4" pads are excellent for such jobs