Rotary Polishers

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Rotary Polishers
Topic Started: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:45 pm (421 Views)
chrismatheou	Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:45 pm Post #1
Enthusiast Posts: 1,457 Group: Members Member #789 Joined: January 4, 2007	I'm seriously thinking about one of these, has anyone got something similar they can recommend? I've wanted a 'professional' rotary polisher for some time now but don't want to spend the earth. Loads of these things go for around 300 quid!



kentronix	Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:22 pm Post #2
Admin Posts: 16,340 Group: Admin Member #147 Joined: January 20, 2006	I remember when it was discussed before the silverlines did come out as quite good quality for the money. I seem to remember there were 2 types, you can tell by the colour, and I cant remember which type was better.



Richy190E	Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:25 pm Post #3
Sales Rep Posts: 1,822 Group: Members Member #1,387 Joined: June 9, 2007	Id spend a bit more and get a DA polisher. Its cheaper than a respray. Rotary's arent for beginners and you run the risk of burn thru on edges, which the 190 has in droves. Sorry to sound blunt but i have witnessed this with this type of polisher and only have your wallet and car's intrests in mind.



vindaloo	Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:51 pm Post #4
Member Posts: 91 Group: Members Member #4,073 Joined: April 19, 2009	I have both a Porter Cable DA & a Makita Rotary. I've had the PC for 5 years & the Makita for 2, I've never used the PC since I bought the Rotary, I'd recommend a top quality rotary such as the Makita or Metabo, I wouldn't go for the ebay one. The rotary is no harder to use than the PC but you do need some practice. Get yourself some panels from the local scrappy and spend some time with the rotary & get the feel of it even down to burning the paint for the experience.



chrismatheou	Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:31 pm Post #5
Enthusiast Posts: 1,457 Group: Members Member #789 Joined: January 4, 2007	Hmm what to do what to do....I really want a rotary as its the 'proper' tool for the job but don't want to destroy my shitty paint like I keep getting told. I think I'll just get one anyway, watch a few youtube videos and try my luck.



190 kev	Sun Aug 2, 2009 8:31 pm Post #6
loony about 190s Posts: 272 Group: Members Member #1,955 Joined: November 25, 2007	Hi i got 1 of these polisher's mine was a greeny blue came with lot's of polishing head's got mine off e-bay from Germany didn't use the head's that came with it got myself a G3 head for it & some G3 cutting compound i practised on an old bonnet also my stepson showed me how to use it as he is a panel beater sprayer they are worth their weight in gold as when you can use it well you can mop a car the size of our 190's & charge some ons about �60.00 car look's like it has just left the factory Hpe this help's Regards Kev



nickaliath	Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:20 pm Post #7
I be Cap'n Barbossa Posts: 940 Group: Members Member #148 Joined: January 23, 2006	i have a proffesional CP polisher which is multispeed rotary. Excellent quality but quite expensive something like �200.00 + vat



moomycossie	Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:39 pm Post #8
2.3-16v engine now in Posts: 3,065 Group: Members Member #2,263 Joined: February 12, 2008	just bought a silverline one



khimani_mohiki	Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:14 pm Post #9
Member Posts: 336 Group: Members Member #3,735 Joined: January 16, 2009	moomycossie Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:39 pm just bought a silverline one how is it, i need to get one to sort out some orange peely clear coat i just laid on my rear bumper



chrismatheou	Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:03 pm Post #10
Enthusiast Posts: 1,457 Group: Members Member #789 Joined: January 4, 2007	Where from? Did it set you back much mate? I still ain't got one...kinda put of with rotary now tbh thinking of getting a random orbital but then I'll never be a pro Hmm decisions decisions...



moomycossie	Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:15 pm Post #11
2.3-16v engine now in Posts: 3,065 Group: Members Member #2,263 Joined: February 12, 2008	its absoloutley amazing let me tell you. it cost me �50 from ebay its a silverline one. i clay bared the car and then used the polisher ( only with auto glym ) and what a result nice deep shine and 10x smoother than glass. done it a week ago now and it is still sparkling and so smooth i cant stop rubbing the paintwork lol will try and get some pics up later



jeremy	Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:33 pm Post #12
Member Posts: 6,559 Group: Members Member #2,018 Joined: December 9, 2007	moomycossie Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:15 pm its absoloutley amazing let me tell you. it cost me �50 from ebay its a silverline one. i clay bared the car and then used the polisher ( only with auto glym ) and what a result nice deep shine and 10x smoother than glass. done it a week ago now and it is still sparkling and so smooth i cant stop rubbing the paintwork lol will try and get some pics up later Gotta link ? Jeremy



charl44	Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:42 pm Post #13
Member Posts: 1,930 Group: Members Member #243 Joined: April 10, 2006	Buy a new one Jeremy, http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polishing-machine/silverline-39-silverstorm-39-rotary-polisher/prod_513.html Ian



moomycossie	Sun Sep 13, 2009 1:39 pm Post #14
2.3-16v engine now in Posts: 3,065 Group: Members Member #2,263 Joined: February 12, 2008	week after ( gloomy day ) the link is transtools ebay shop the actual polishing heads are not that good but they are inexpensive and the actual polisher is top quality



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