View Full Version : Looking to buy a DA from Autopia store...which one?
chromecarz00
12-21-2008, 11:47 PM
Hi All,
Looking to spend about $250 on a DA, pads, and polishes for swirl + scratch removal. I was looking at these two packages
Car Polishers: Sonus SFX Ultimate Detailing Machine (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-udmsfx-kit.html)
Ultima Clean, Protect & Preserve Paint with Dual Action Polisher Kit (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ult-1200.html)
and was wondering which is better? I am new at machine polishing so that should help.
Or if you could help me find a better package, I would appreciate it greatly.
Thanks in advance.
POPPAJ
12-22-2008, 05:31 AM
Pass on the PC and go for a FLEX,a much better machine. Look in the classified for a used machine that may come with pads etc. Good luck on your search.
Eliot Ness
12-22-2008, 10:40 AM
If the Flex is out of your price range I`d at least consider the Meg`s G110 since it has more power than the standard PC. Right now from ADS you can get the basic Package #1 DA Polisher (G110) for ~ $135 and use the extra money to buy some more pads, backing plate/s, and/or polishes and wind up with a lot more for less $$$:
Meguiars G110 Polisher (http://www.autodetailingsolutions.com/meguiars-G110-polisher.htm)
If you`re concerned about what else you need go to Exceldetail (http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/storefront.pl?ref=exceldetail) and pick up some 5.5" pads for the 5" BP (backing plate) and also a 3.5" BP and some 4" pads. If you need more advice just ask.
I`ll second the G110 from ADS. I got package number 2 with some M205 and it takes care most of the swirls without any problem. This is from a complete newbie. I would invest in a couple of smaller pads and a smaller backing plate too, 7" is unwieldy in some spots.
chromecarz00
12-22-2008, 01:35 PM
Would package 4 on the G110 be a good deal as in something that would include everything you are recomending?
chromecarz00
12-22-2008, 02:08 PM
I went to excel detail and compiled a shopping list; would you tell me if all of these would fit on the G110 and if I am missing any backing plates or anything?
Excel Erasure 5.5`` Orange Light Cutting pad 1
$ 7.49
$ 7.49
4`` Erasure Sample pack 1
$ 17.05
$ 17.05
Danase Pad Conditioner 16oz. 1
$ 11.95
$ 11.95
Danase Foam Pad Cleaner 16oz. 1
$ 11.95
$ 11.95
Excel Erasure 5.5`` Yellow cutting Pad 1
$ 7.49
$ 7.49
Excel Erasure 5.5`` White Polishing pad 1
$ 7.49
$ 7.49
Excel Erasure 5.5`` Red Finishing pad 1
$ 7.49
$ 7.49
3.5`` Hook & Loop Flexiplate 1
$ 11.99
$ 11.99
Eliot Ness
12-22-2008, 02:26 PM
I went to excel detail and compiled a shopping list; would you tell me if all of these would fit on the G110 and if I am missing any backing plates or anything?....................I was getting ready to make a list and this is what I had:
The #1 or #2 Meg`s kit from ADS
When you place your order with ADS I`d order a 12 ounce sampler of the new 205 (M-20512) and 105 (M-10512) compound/polishes.
At least one orange 5.5" light cut pad (http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=65899&pd=298588)
At least 2 White 5.5" polishing pads (http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=65899&pd=299441)
One 5.5" red finishing pad (http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=65899&pd=298589)
One 3.5" BP for using 4" pads (http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=37932&pd=284883)
The 4`` Erasure Sample pack (http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=65769&pd=301989) seems priced right and a decent place to start.
I haven`t tried the Danase pad cleaner or conditioner but everything else I`ve tried from him has been good. That will give you a `custom kit` with more useful pads/products and still get you in for under $250.
Good luck!
Looks good chromecarz00. I went with the G110 package #2 along with some other supplies (I got an apron for going over $200, already saved my cloths lol). The M205 was just released and if you`re going to polish more than 2-3s, just get the 32 oz bottle. It`s great stuff. The 105 is not the newer version. Some people are able to use this 105 with DAs, but it`s not "approved". You can go to meguiarsonline for more info. The new 105 version should be release early next year and will be suitable for those of us with DAs. I would probably get a sampler of the current 105 though, I hear it takes care of scratches easily with a some elbow grease.
For the smaller pads, I went with detailersdomain because they had a 4" pad kit that was buy one bet one free. I also go the backing plate there. The items you mentioned at exceldetail would work great as well.
I`ve dealt with Rick at ADS, Phil at DD, and Patrick at Excel. All of them are great to work with and very helpful if you have questions.