#1: First time machine polishing Author: myke, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:09 am ---- So I took my new machine polisher to the car today...
I didn't do any harsh corrections because it's my first time and obviously I don't want to dive right in. I'm really happy, the car finally has it's gloss back and if I'm truthful the pictures don't do it justice.
Dead happy, one guy even asked me if I was selling it when I was polishing it.
So here's what I did:
- Washed with Meguiars gold class shampoo
dried bla bla
- Clayed (first time!, not that much dirt actually!)
- Machine polished, Meguiars G220v2, Sonus SFX pads and Menzerna polishers
- Waxed with Meguiars NXT Wax 2.0 (thanks Brian ;))
Proud of my car again.
The only thing that lets it down is the dents in the door where careless idiots open their car doors on the car Last edited by myke on Fri May 31, 2013 3:24 am; edited 2 times in total
#2: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:11 am ---- Nice work there! Wanna do mine??
#3: Re: First time machine polishing Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:11 am ---- Makes me miss my China Blue 206
Good job!
#4: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Pugsy, Location: Stoke On Trent, StaffordshirePosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:17 am ---- looks good tidy little motor there
#5: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Jordan_xsi, Location: IpswichPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:18 am ---- Very good job considering it was your first time as well! How did you find the G220v2 to use? I've heard its heavy and pretty loud but from my understanding its much the same as the DAS6 PRO which is really nice to use.
#6: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:23 am ---- cracking job for a first attempt. How bad was the paint before? I want to do mine
#7: Re: First time machine polishing Author: myke, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:25 am ----
Jordan_xsi wrote:
Very good job considering it was your first time as well! How did you find the G220v2 to use? I've heard its heavy and pretty loud but from my understanding its much the same as the DAS6 PRO which is really nice to use.
It is pretty heavy, but it feels so well built and sturdy It is kinda noisy as well (probably as loud as a hedge trimmer?), but idk how it compares to other polishers because like I say this is my first. I'm dead chuffed with it as a polisher and dead chuffed with the result too. It is easier to use than a few others I've tried; once I'm a bit more confident with it I'll look at doing a bit more correcting with it, I got rid of light swirls today (which were there when I bought the car) which is enough for me
The guy asking if I was selling it just topped it all off.
Taa everyone and Howey I thought you did yours yourself?! ;p
Rob I was quite lucky, the paint wasn't all that bad, there's a few little scratches on the roof which looked pants (they went through to the base coat) but going over it with the polisher has rounded the edges off and they're not as noticeable now (check me with my technical lingo, thanks detailing world ), you should give it a go rob and post here, sure the guys'll help you out.
#8: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:28 am ---- Looks great, China blue always comes up well.
On another note, why are your rear wheels so far under the arch?
#9: Re: First time machine polishing Author: myke, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:32 am ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
Looks great, China blue always comes up well.
On another note, why are your rear wheels so far under the arch?
I think it might be the angle? They don't look under the arch outside o_O ... they're the wheels the car came off the line with too so idk
I really like the china blue 206s, and I love the fact I can drive it now feeling proud of the shine.
#10: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:58 am ---- Haha! I'm yet to venture into machine polishing, all of my results are achieved by hand
#11: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Abyzmal, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:26 am ---- Looks amazing that. My China blue looks poor compared
#12: Re: First time machine polishing Author: myke, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:43 pm ---- Thanks Abyzmal, I'm well proud of it haha, when I walk up my driveway I'm like oh hello nice shiny car.. it feels like glass, soo nice
#13: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Jordan_xsi, Location: IpswichPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:35 pm ---- Sounds like you will enjoy doing more correction in future, its very rewarding making a car perfect. Ive just finished a BMW that ive been doing over 4 days, its stunning!
#14: Re: First time machine polishing Author: myke, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:53 pm ----
Jordan_xsi wrote:
Sounds like you will enjoy doing more correction in future, its very rewarding making a car perfect. Ive just finished a BMW that ive been doing over 4 days, its stunning!
you have to start posting pics Jordan!
#15: Re: First time machine polishing Author: Jordan_xsi, Location: IpswichPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:29 pm ---- Indeed i really should post more, it just takes so long sorting all the pictures out Ill get some pictures of it tomorrow though!
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Wanna do mine?? 
tidy little motor there 
), you should give it a go rob and post here, sure the guys'll help you out.
