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Ravinder · 2nd July 2016, 19:21

It doesn't look likely, Paul I'm afraid. I was there last year but working this year. Booo....

APC - All Purpose Cleaner.

steve1975 · 10th July 2016, 17:15

What machine polisher do you have rav

Ravinder · 10th July 2016, 19:29

I have a DAS-Pro. Have only ever used it a handful of times but it does the job. Just spent the weekend cleaning all my pads and cloths and towels. My Menzerma polishes arrives this week along with Iron X as I had ran out.

MWMan · 11th July 2016, 05:17

Rav

I am considering buying the DAS 6 Pro myself, but it is quite expensive. Can I ask if it makes that much difference to the look of the car, or is it just a labour saving device to save your arms from aching?

thanks

7T5 · 11th July 2016, 12:01

The difference a machine makes is fantastic. You can't really get a good cut by hand.

Ravinder · 11th July 2016, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWMan

Rav

I am considering buying the DAS 6 Pro myself, but it is quite expensive. Can I ask if it makes that much difference to the look of the car, or is it just a labour saving device to save your arms from aching?

thanks

You will never achieve the results by hand compared to what a machine can do. No matter how hard you try. The difference is that the machine polisher will get rid of the swirls, when doing it right. It takes a bit of practise. You won't get rid of swirls by hand. Because you're getting rid of this, the depth is much much better. The DAS Pro is very good, but it does hurt your arms

but it's worth it. I plan on doing bit by bit, I hope to do the rear bumper, boot lid and rear quarters this week then then next week will do the roof and work forward.

Also, the prep has to be right. Paint work has to be super clean before you even touch the bodywork with a polisher. So proper washing technique, then tar remover, also removing iron deposits and then claying it otherwise you will do more damage to the bodywork. Hope that helps.

MWMan · 12th July 2016, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravinder

You will never achieve the results by hand compared to what a machine can do. No matter how hard you try. The difference is that the machine polisher will get rid of the swirls, when doing it right. It takes a bit of practise. You won't get rid of swirls by hand. Because you're getting rid of this, the depth is much much better. The DAS Pro is very good, but it does hurt your arms

but it's worth it. I plan on doing bit by bit, I hope to do the rear bumper, boot lid and rear quarters this week then then next week will do the roof and work forward.

Also, the prep has to be right. Paint work has to be super clean before you even touch the bodywork with a polisher. So proper washing technique, then tar remover, also removing iron deposits and then claying it otherwise you will do more damage to the bodywork. Hope that helps.

Thanks Rav - I think you have convinced me. Now I just need to find the money !!!!

Ravinder · 12th July 2016, 11:58

Don't forget the pads too.

2nd July 2016, 19:21	#11
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	It doesn't look likely, Paul I'm afraid. I was there last year but working this year. Booo.... APC - All Purpose Cleaner. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

10th July 2016, 19:29	#13
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	I have a DAS-Pro. Have only ever used it a handful of times but it does the job. Just spent the weekend cleaning all my pads and cloths and towels. My Menzerma polishes arrives this week along with Iron X as I had ran out. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

12th July 2016, 11:58	#18
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Don't forget the pads too. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

10th July 2016, 17:15	#12
steve1975 Banned rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: workington Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 385 Thanked 449 Times in 279 Posts	What machine polisher do you have rav

11th July 2016, 05:17	#14
MWMan Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bishop's Stortford Posts: 418 Thanks: 210 Thanked 289 Times in 124 Posts	Rav I am considering buying the DAS 6 Pro myself, but it is quite expensive. Can I ask if it makes that much difference to the look of the car, or is it just a labour saving device to save your arms from aching? thanks

11th July 2016, 12:01	#15
7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	The difference a machine makes is fantastic. You can't really get a good cut by hand.