t_benn_1
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What machine polishers do people recommend for a novice?
I get the basic idea etc.
And also what polishes etc for a black car?
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Richardhhha
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i swear rich was going to do a tutorial on this, lol
Umm personaly me being a novice myself i'd use a DA pollisher as its almost impossable to burn the paint.
Polish wise not 100% but you need a light cutting compound, then you need a pollishing product then a good wax be it synth or natural
There are more steps but rich will be able to fill you in better
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t_benn_1
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I am waiting for rich.
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Rich H
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Tutorial is on hold atm. I'm rather busy to say the least! The text is easy enough, it's the pics etc that takes time to get as I need to crack on with jobs atm, not photograph every stage!
Anywho...
Dual Action polishers are my personal suggestion for noobies. Rotarys are a different kettle of fish and aren't as easy to grasp the basic principles of to achieve a good finish with (time for plenty of people to say otherwise lol)
Therefore look at Porter Cables, Ultimate Detailing Machines (both from US), Meguiars G220, Kestrel / Clean Your Car dual action polishers and also the newly released Dodo Dual Action polisher ( I can get these in  )
Will need to work out suitable pad & polish combo for your car, working up the scales of cut rather than jumping in at the most aggressive level.
HTH
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t_benn_1
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How much for the Dodo one Rich and is it as good? Better? Worse than the others?
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Rich H
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Personally not used it as it's literally only just come out in last fortnight or so.
Is a very capable unit from what I gather; will be replacing my 3 yr old US imported UDM soon with one
Comes complete with storage bag, spare brushes (for future servicing), ventilated backing plate, choice of D Loop or side handles and tools (ie. backing plate spanner etc) Is £89.95, so will just need to purchase pads then (can't help there I'm afraid) Postage on this will be £10 for courier.
2 different handles that come with it:
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t_benn_1
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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polishing-machine/kestrel-das-6-dual-action-polisher/prod_519.html
are these not the same?
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t_benn_1
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Also do you recommend any of these offers
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/cat_saleItems.html
Cars a black golf mate.
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Rich H
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I don't know for definite as I don't own any of them, I'm just supplying info and pics that came through on an email from Dodo to me a fortnight ago 
Look very similar to me though, so wouldn't be surprised.
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Rich H
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Read my answer fully and you will see the answer. Only hint will be that German paint is very hard so will require a lot of work. Menzerna polishes were designed for German paints.
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t_benn_1
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Can you do a deal on pads and polish?
or polisher/ pads and polish?
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Rich H
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Sorry, but please stop asking questions I've already answered. Kinda pointless me putting in the effort to reply to questions when they aren't read properly.
Can't supply pads. Polishes - only ones I can supply atm is Dodo Lime Prime which won't correct a Golf.
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