Car polishing

mikehn

Need some advice, the paintwork on the car needs a lift so I invested in a polishing machine which I should have in a couple of days. I am not sure what compound to use with it.
I was looking at these
http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=1545698&pk=3DDFF
http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=1545331&pk=9ED7B
Or should I go for the Farecla branded stuff there seems to be a big difference in the price.
Any feedback appreciated.
Thanks

Curran

Choosing a polish will depend on what machine you have purchased - what did you buy? Any link?
No point in spending money on a polish designed for a rotary polisher if you've only purchased a buffing machine.

MetzgerMeister

I'd say it's an argos take-the-work-out-of-waxing machine rather than a D/A or rotary. If it was a D/A or rotary, he'd have bought the polishes from the same detailing site.

Curran

That's what I figured....and why I asked

If that is the case, there is no real point in using it to apply the polish. Use a hand polish and buff it off using the machine. Also, this type of machine wont give correction, but it will only remove oxidation, improve gloss and shine and help fill the swirls; they will return after a few washes.

mikehn

Hi Guys
Sorry about the lack of info. The machine is a Tek Take 1600 watt rotary polisher with a selection of bufffing pads. I was looking at the Farecla compound soley because I saw some in my local bodyshop but when I was looking at micks garage onlne they didnt do this brand and their range of similar items seemed to be way cheaper than I can buy the Farecla for hence my question. Does the price reflect the quality or am I just paying for the name with Fareclea.
Any opinions appreciated.
Thanks

TomMc

Einszett are the more premium product and yet despite been manufactured in Germany, are sold at budget prices. MG pile them high and sell them cheap, even cheaper than in Germany. The various professional polishes with the black bottles and labels were formulated for the OEM and bodyshop market (silicone-free). The polish with the green label is more for the consumer market (contains silicone), a medium cut polish to restore the average used car. Part correction, part filling. If you go to the 1Z-USA site you will get more information on what's what.

mikehn

Thanks TomMc
Good info. I reckon that I will be sendin MG a few euros.
Regards

Curran

There are plenty of options out there.
3M, Menzerna, Meguiar's, Scholl, Chemical Guys and plenty other from other detailing product manufacturers!