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08-01-2009, 10:24 PM
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Hey car care, I just saw in the paper a simoniz orbital? polisher thats only $25
I'm wondering if this is fine for someone who has never owned/used one and what other products i need, It's half price!!!  azn instincts are flying through the roof...
This wouldn't be for my Z btw, that'd be a waste of time lol
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08-01-2009, 10:28 PM
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They are absolute garbage. Save your hard earned $$.
The most I would even remotely use the Simoniz polisher is to apply/remove wax, but even for that, the thing is so damn unstable, there is no point in using it.
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08-01-2009, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Truenosan  They are absolute garbage. Save your hard earned $$.
The most I would even remotely use the Simoniz polisher is to apply/remove wax, but even for that, the thing is so damn unstable, there is no point in using it. | it's an absolute great dust collecting machine | |
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08-01-2009, 10:31 PM
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Thanks 
haha i had that feeling... Even if i buy a nice one it'd still collect dust XD
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08-01-2009, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by xfactor78 it's an absolute great dust collecting machine | I concur 
The machine will end up sitting in the corner of you garage somewhere.
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08-02-2009, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Truenosan I concur
The machine will end up sitting in the corner of you garage somewhere. | No it wouldn't. You'd bin the thing before any dust even settled on it.
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08-02-2009, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 911fanatic No it wouldn't. You'd bin the thing before any dust even settled on it. | lol
Its funny how my tools that I don't end up using, mysteriously disappear then reappear 5 years later
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08-03-2009, 08:33 AM
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Whats an affordable polisher to recommend?
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08-03-2009, 10:37 AM
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08-03-2009, 01:01 PM
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Are those easy to use?
I'm looking for something easy to use and cheap | |
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08-03-2009, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu Are those easy to use?
I'm looking for something easy to use and cheap | you will need lots of stuffs + chemicals .... not just decent polisher...
I think just pay for detailing would be cheaper.... if you want CHEAP .. hehe
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08-03-2009, 02:32 PM
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A Porter Cable is a great starting point
Theyre super easy to use
Buying a simoniz polisher would probably be worse than doing it by hand
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08-03-2009, 09:55 PM
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Yes the Porter Cable is easy to use. If you are interested, come by my shop and try one out before you buy it.
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08-03-2009, 11:55 PM
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what sorta polishing compounds are recommended?
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08-04-2009, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ddalbowang you will need lots of stuffs + chemicals .... not just decent polisher...
I think just pay for detailing would be cheaper.... if you want CHEAP .. hehe | Yeah, creating your detailing arsenal isn't cheap. But it will provide you with much more value in the long run. How much does a detail job cost? Well over $200?
You'll prob spend $400 to get all the supplies need. Wash, dry, clay, compound, polish, lsp, and polisher machine. When you get a base of supplies going, it'll last you many years.
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08-04-2009, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu what sorta polishing compounds are recommended? | It all depends on what results you want. But you'll want a cut polish to remove swirls for sure, then either a sealant or wax for protection
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08-04-2009, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 911fanatic Yes the Porter Cable is easy to use. If you are interested, come by my shop and try one out before you buy it. | whats your hours? I might consider buying this and some other stuff for my dad's 08 MDX that has lots of scratches on it X.x.
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08-04-2009, 02:31 PM
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08-04-2009, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Noizz Yeah, creating your detailing arsenal isn't cheap. But it will provide you with much more value in the long run.
You'll prob spend $400 to get all the supplies need. Wash, dry, clay, compound, polish, lsp, and polisher machine. When you get a base of supplies going, it'll last you many years. | Exactly. The expensive things like pads, backing plates etc last for years. It is a bit pricey to get all your stuff but then you have it. Plus you then do all your buddies cars and THEY will pay off your original investment. Not such a bad deal, eh? Quote:
Originally Posted by shenmecar whats your hours? I might consider buying this and some other stuff for my dad's 08 MDX that has lots of scratches on it X.x. | I'm in and out of the shop as I do a lot of mobile detailing as well. Call me at 604.561.5121 and we'll set up a time to pop by. | |
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08-04-2009, 05:12 PM
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^do you carry anything cordless, because in my garage I can see the cord being a problem 
Is there even such a thing? oh wellz... no $ no complain...
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08-04-2009, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu ^do you carry anything cordless, because in my garage I can see the cord being a problem
Is there even such a thing? oh wellz... no $ no complain... | Nothing cordless, sorry. You could run an extension cord from somewhere else in the house.
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08-04-2009, 08:56 PM
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If you use anything cordless, the power will be nowhere near constant, which would be horrible for polishing.
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08-04-2009, 10:04 PM
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icic, i guess its fine then, how long is the cord? can i walk all the way around the car?
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08-04-2009, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu icic, i guess its fine then, how long is the cord? can i walk all the way around the car? | You'll probably need an extension cord
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08-05-2009, 07:47 PM
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lolol now i'm thinking of just buying one and ditching brandon (xfactor78) to do my car It'll pay off i guess
So is the procedure
wash
clay?
polish?
wax?
wash again?
Lol i have no clue
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