Electric Polisher & Polish?

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Our coach roof is looking rather fadded. The blue stripe in particular is badly oxidised.
Can anyone recommend an electric polisher and a polish system that will bring it back to near original?

Thanks,
John
 
JFowler said:
Can anyone recommend an electric polisher and a polish system that will bring it back to near original?
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A dual action polisher is the safest to use:
Meguiars G220 (as shown on page 26 of the current issue of PBO)
DAS-6 (or DAS-6 PRO if you want to use larger pads)
Dodo Juice

As to polishing compounds, there are dozens to chose from. Ask in Detailing World forum for the best to use with GRP.
 
I like Farecla compounds. They do various ones depending on how agressive you need to be....
Decent polisher with a foam head for cutting and then a bonnet for polishing afterwards.

Ours is Makita. It's a great bit of kit.
 
Hi John

I also bought a Meguiars G220 polisher and kit last winter, not the cheapest but a great machine and light to use compared to some others.

Meguirs also have there own range of compounds, polish and waxes which are also very good, but for me they were no better or worse than the Farecla range.

I had a fixed speed polisher before that caused a few minor problems, but the one thing that does make a differance I found on the Meguiars polisher is the variable speed controls when applying the differant polish,compound and wax etc.

Good luck
Mike
 
Re: boat polishing

Get in touch with Forbes Boat Care on the West Coast of Scotland near Oban and ask for Miff, they do a range of polishing and cutting compounds that are fantastic. Polished our boat with fantastic results, they have a web site with contact details.
 
I normally use Farecla compounds, though I think the 3M ones are probably as good. My coachroof is too fiddly for a full size compounding or polishing head so I tried using a sanding 'mouse' with mutton cloth rags tied on. It works a treat as long as you keep the cloth out of the gaps on the sander.
 
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Hi, try CFS on the internet or phone 01209821028, I think I paid 38-00p they also supply componds which I have used with great results.
Tony
 
alahol2 said:
I normally use Farecla compounds, though I think the 3M ones are probably as good. My coachroof is too fiddly for a full size compounding or polishing head so I tried using a sanding 'mouse' with mutton cloth rags tied on. It works a treat as long as you keep the cloth out of the gaps on the sander.
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Second that..if you need vinyl stripes let me know.
 
I got all the bits (machines and polish) for my boat from Boatsheen http://www.boatsheen.com/. No connection but seemed a good price and good service. However a neighbour recommended the 3m products and I think they came out well in one of the magazine tests.
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that site seem to a bit helpful ,thanks !:)
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I have the Silverline and just bought a random orbital from cleanmycar (or cleanyourcar).
They are different machines. There is no doubt the Silverline will cut through anything, so is the tool for serious compounding and repairs. The orbital is a great,easy and much lighter tool and I love the Maguires velcro pads.. really cool, and is very easy to use for lighter work.
I think it was Sailing Today just did a review of machines and polish waxes.. try google under sailing today and powertools.. one of the vendors has the report on the website.
Not that I am an expert, but I think it is pretty key to use the right polish/wax for the job in mind. 3M+ Farecla make some serious cutting polishes, which it sounds like you might need. Think of this a bit like sandpapers...(in fact you might try 2500 grade).. you need to start with something coarse, and work through finer ones to get a proper finish- you cant jump from rough to wax successfully.
 
Another Farecla fan ( and plenty o onlookers' comments) but you got to invest in all the stages', it is IMO not just a marketing ploy.

Try to get someone to show you how to wet it, polish it to 'dry', with just the right amount of rpm and pressure and surface heat build up, and do use good foam mop heads.
When done right it doesn't take 'that' long and the results can be fairly amazing and last!
 
I have a dark blue hull which wa beginning to look a bit faded after ten years. A couple of years ago I tackled it and I used exclusively 3M products including their cutting and polishing bonnets. The cutting compound is called something like Marine Imperial Compound, the polish is called Finesse-it and I finished with Liquid Protective Wax. I am sure that other manufacturers do similar products but the finish I got was outstanding and widely admired. I used a Rupes mini polisher which was expensive but is powerful, has variable speed and weights less than two kilos. Beware of polishers that are heavy, they make the job very hard work. These products can be difficult to track down in chandleries but can be ordered from a company called Carters Consumables.
 
richardbrennan said:
I have a dark blue hull which wa beginning to look a bit faded after ten years. A couple of years ago I tackled it and I used exclusively 3M products including their cutting and polishing bonnets. The cutting compound is called something like Marine Imperial Compound, the polish is called Finesse-it and I finished with Liquid Protective Wax. I am sure that other manufacturers do similar products but the finish I got was outstanding and widely admired. I used a Rupes mini polisher which was expensive but is powerful, has variable speed and weights less than two kilos. Beware of polishers that are heavy, they make the job very hard work. These products can be difficult to track down in chandleries but can be ordered from a company called Carters Consumables.
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The above are expensive to initially buy, but worth every penny when it comes to use them.
 
Caer Urfa said:
Meguirs also have there own range of compounds, polish and waxes which are also very good, but for me they were no better or worse than the Farecla range...
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The Meguiars (note spelling) range is excellent, but there are many others.

Be very careful using a rotary machine like the Silverline. Use only the lowest speeds (1 or 2) and keep the pad moist. It is very easy to damage GRP with a rotary machine, although they are faster than a dual-action.

As for those two-handled contraptions with lambswool bonnets, don't waste your money. For effective polishing you need a proper foam pad of the right grade. As I said in an earlier reply, you will get expert advice on the Detailing World forum; these guys are polishing fetishists!
 
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