Inspired by the detailing forum... I decided to do it my self
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Originally Posted by Bilbo1' post='564186' date='Apr 19 2008, 10:04 AM
hi
i would like to detail my car too but i am too bored to do a "handjob"
could you tell me which orbital you bought, or suggest me a good one?
thanks!
i would like to detail my car too but i am too bored to do a "handjob"
could you tell me which orbital you bought, or suggest me a good one?
thanks!
Check out autogeek.net, they have a complete orbital package with pads etc I think they call it "the ultimate detailing machine", others here who are much better versed in the art of detailing will likely have a different perspective , but for the few times a year you will need to do a complete detail this kit works very very well....... good luck
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Have heard Flex makes good (Orbital) DA polisher, if i remember correctly, it should be called XC 3401.
Otherwise as westcoast550 says, UDM will be a good choice, as good as the Porter Cable 7427.
However, the Meguiars G110 will be the newest, most powerful and least vibration compared with UDM and the old PC, the quality and the on/off switch has been improved as well.
But what i'm talking above are all 110v, you will need a stepdown transformer and change the plug in order to get it worked if you are using 240v in Greece.
The ONLY DA polisher in 240v is what i've bought, the Meguiars G220 model. Same as G110 but in 240v.
See what i've posted eariler:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=48336
Otherwise as westcoast550 says, UDM will be a good choice, as good as the Porter Cable 7427.
However, the Meguiars G110 will be the newest, most powerful and least vibration compared with UDM and the old PC, the quality and the on/off switch has been improved as well.
But what i'm talking above are all 110v, you will need a stepdown transformer and change the plug in order to get it worked if you are using 240v in Greece.
The ONLY DA polisher in 240v is what i've bought, the Meguiars G220 model. Same as G110 but in 240v.
See what i've posted eariler:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=48336
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Originally Posted by wees75' post='563743' date='Apr 18 2008, 12:45 PM
After being tempted by FMINUS 
and other members on the forum, I decided to do it myself. It took me 6 hours to finish all three steps... everything has been done by hand... no ORBITAL!!
Please let me know what you think and what in ur opinion could have been done better
and other members on the forum, I decided to do it myself. It took me 6 hours to finish all three steps... everything has been done by hand... no ORBITAL!!Please let me know what you think and what in ur opinion could have been done better
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From: Apeldoorn (Holland)
Originally Posted by wees75' post='563785' date='Apr 18 2008, 07:42 PM
I was planning to go for a ride after having it done.... but I was so exhausted.... and you're right I am barely able to lift my arms .... It is totally worth it though!!
.... It is totally worth it though!!Selam Wees,
Is that your car Damn what a nice ride I'am almost jealous hihihi
Promise me when the OEM //M5 mirrors are on your car fitted, you sent me nice big picture's deal
.My suplier sent your //M5 mirrors today to Holland[Netherlands]
I think i will recived them comming Tuesday or Friday.
In Holland is comming nekst Wednesday and Thursday Queen day that means no post/parcel delivery
But i keep you inform over the progress.
Kind Regards,
530dA Touring
