Need recommendations for a decent DA polisher

[Robert]

Anyone been using one commercially that they can recommend?
Need something durable for a car dealership thats going to stick being used daily.

 

[big_pete]

How capable are the people using it lol

Rupes LHR15 is hard to beat for effectiveness just keep spare brushes as they go through them quickly make sure they are kept clean. The longer throw will cause issues if they don't know how to use it but I love them, I have 3 of them lol

We have just got @Davey@Procar to bring in a shine mate 15mm for us as they take alot of abuse from all reports. Very reasonably priced. I know he brought in 2 so there will be another available.

DAS6Pro is also a good shout for a regular 8mm DA. Not got the same bite but much more idiot proof and very reasonably priced.

Procar will be your best bet to buy them

 

[Gibbo]

The Rupes is a great machine, although admittedly I hated it at first, but have got onto them now and barely lift anything else.

I’ve played with the Torqx polisher and it’s a nice wee Machine for a beginner/enthusiast

 

[Woodcutter]

We've a deal on the Autobrite machines this month.

DA21 or DA12.

 

[Deezer-D]

I’ve a Rupes Duetto 12mm throw DA kit for sale in the classifieds

 

[hippyross]

I've a vertool force drive which is a good and powerful. I've had it about a year and use it quite a bit and still going strong.

 

[brocks]

Carbon Collective have just released their new DA, similar price as the Das6 and the updated power motor, may be worth a look..... not that it’s important, but it’s a good looking thing!

 

[Boydie]

I have my porter cable for sale:

110V Orbital Portal Cable 7424XP

 

[Robert]

I’ve a Rupes Duetto 12mm throw DA kit for sale in the classifieds

I have my porter cable for sale:

110V Orbital Portal Cable 7424XP

Looking for new only i`m afraid to get VAT back, etc.

 

[hippyross]

There is a whole thread reviewing machine's some where on here.

 

[Gareth]

There is a whole thread reviewing machine's some where on here.

Here

Polisher Buying Guide?

 

[Robert]

Looked there already

Had a look prior to posting and couldn’t see anything. Does anyone have a guide for a complete novice looking to buy a polisher? If not, can anyone advise exactly what gear I’ll need? I’m just looking something to remove light swirls/scratches and protect the paintwork after.

I’ve no idea on the various stages in the process, never mind what products are actually good or not out of the hundreds available. I’m not going to be turning pro, so don’t want to spend a fortune on stuff, but just some kit that is good for a DIYer.

Need a professional tool, not a DIY one.

 

[Gareth]

Like @big_pete says, the Rupes machines are hard to look past. He's probably the most qualified person on here to talk about polishers, due to his business. Have a look at PMG's site to see the work he does and mostly all on Rupes machines, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Robert]

Rupes does indeed seem to be most popular so far.

 

[big_pete]

They just need to be looked after, so keeping them cleaned out etc. I will go through a set of brushes in each machine in 6 months or so but that's being used 8-10 hours a day 6 days a week.

Well worth buying the kit so they can try the pads etc too.

 

[hippyross]

Looked there already



Need a professional tool, not a DIY one.

Buy a rupes then.

 

[stevieturbo]

 

[Robbo777]

If your looking at Rupes machines but the price is a stumbling block buy a DAS6 PRO PLUS, it’s basically a rubes and it also has the 15mm extra throw. I’ve used both machines and in the right hands you will get the same results with both.

 

[Robert]

Anyone know what model this is?

 

[m00k]

Anyone know what model this is?

Culchie 500

 

[Robert]

Big thanks to Davey for getting us sorted. Picked up a Rupes LHR15 earlier on and its currently on its first job.

 

[big_pete]

There is a slightly different technique to using one.

Apply no pressure at all, it causes it to stall and won't be doing what it should be. It's also going to wreck the bearings too.

 

[euge07]

There is a slightly different technique to using one.

Apply no pressure at all, it causes it to stall and won't be doing what it should be. It's also going to wreck the bearings too.

have you had the use of a Rupes Mille yet Pete?

 

[big_pete]

have you had the use of a Rupes Mille yet Pete?

Not yet. We are thinking of one for next year

 

[euge07]

Not yet. We are thinking of one for next year

I think it will be my next machine as well, quite pricey though so it would need to be good, I enjoy the force drive polishers