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    Additional Uses for DA

    On the fence whether to purchase DA or have someone correct/polish cars before applying OC2.

    What other uses for the DA do people have around the house/shop?

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Many people use them with brushes to clean carpet. It is possible to polish glass with a D.A.

    Oh yeah, they make one great sander as well!

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Sanding, as in wood sanding? Wouldn`t a DA make a horrible mess of anything with a grain?

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    I don`t know but they`re probably more suited for fast material (paint) removal.


    A polisher will pay for itself after one use so if you only use it on rare occasions it`s still worth it in my opinion.
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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Quote Originally Posted by Van G View Post
    On the fence whether to purchase DA or have someone correct/polish cars before applying OC2.

    What other uses for the DA do people have around the house/shop?

    Get a Harbor Freight DA for $50 and do it yourself

    I`ve used mine to polish the scratches out of my stainless appliances

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Quote Originally Posted by Van G View Post
    On the fence whether to purchase DA or have someone correct/polish cars before applying OC2.

    What other uses for the DA do people have around the house/shop?
    A 7424xp/ Megs 110v2 or a Griots 6`` will pay for it self after one or two uses vs a pro detailer paint correction. Who knows maybe pick up a little coin doing a few cars along the way.

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    If you have any projects that require sanding/polishing, a DA is super handy. I also use mine to clean my shower tile, polish water spots off my show door glass, clean my stainless steel appliances and scrub my carpets.
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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Polishing the shower door glass. Wifey likes it!

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    what do you use to polish the shower door glass. boy do i need to do that

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Quote Originally Posted by glfahlc1 View Post
    what do you use to polish the shower door glass. boy do i need to do that
    That depends on how bad the soap build up, etchings etc. are.

    I start with Carpro Spotless then (if needed) LC white foam & M101/M205
    You can then put a good sealant or coating on the glass once it`s polish.
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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Putting together my order for the 7424xp. I`m buying it with the Lake CCS pads (2 orange, 3 white). Going with Optimum Polish II and Compound II to prep for OC2.

    What other accessories should I look at for carpet cleaning and polishing around the house? backing plates, brushes, pads

    Is 3" plate/pads worthwhile for paint correction or alternate uses?

    Should I think about more/different 6.5" pads?

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Quote Originally Posted by Van G View Post
    Putting together my order for the 7424xp. I`m buying it with the Lake CCS pads (2 orange, 3 white). Going with Optimum Polish II and Compound II to prep for OC2.

    What other accessories should I look at for carpet cleaning and polishing around the house? backing plates, brushes, pads
    Brushes and pads

    Is 3" plate/pads worthwhile for paint correction or alternate uses?

    Should I think about more/different 6.5" pads?
    Yes.
    Instead of 6.5 inch pads, I would go with 5.5 inch pads.

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Quote Originally Posted by Van G View Post
    Putting together my order for the 7424xp. I`m buying it with the Lake CCS pads (2 orange, 3 white). Going with Optimum Polish II and Compound II to prep for OC2.

    What other accessories should I look at for carpet cleaning and polishing around the house? backing plates, brushes, pads

    Is 3" plate/pads worthwhile for paint correction or alternate uses?

    Should I think about more/different 6.5" pads?
    If it were me...(to start) I`d go with...


    5" backing plate
    Meguiars Mirror Glaze W67DA G110 DA Polisher 5 inch Backing Plate

    Lake Country 5 1/2 Inch Flat Pads 6 Pack
    2) Orange 2) White 1) Black 1) Blue

    Correction Polish
    My favorite "swirl killer" combo.
    Meguiars DMC5 DA Microfiber Cutting Discs, 5 inches
    and
    Meguiars D30016 DA Microfiber Correction Compound 16 oz

    Pad on-the-fly cleaning tools
    For the mf discs Safe Scrub Bug & Tar Pad
    and
    For the Foam pads Meguiars Professional Pad Conditioning Brush

    Finishing Polish
    CarPro Reflect Polish 250 ml.

    This would be my (machine, pad, polish) "starter" list.

    Did I mention that high QUALITY microfiber towels are VERY important?

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin View Post
    If it were me...(to start) I`d go with...


    5" backing plate
    Meguiars Mirror Glaze W67DA G110 DA Polisher 5 inch Backing Plate

    Lake Country 5 1/2 Inch Flat Pads 6 Pack
    2) Orange 2) White 1) Black 1) Blue

    Correction Polish
    My favorite "swirl killer" combo.
    Meguiars DMC5 DA Microfiber Cutting Discs, 5 inches
    and
    Meguiars D30016 DA Microfiber Correction Compound 16 oz

    Pad on-the-fly cleaning tools
    For the mf discs Safe Scrub Bug & Tar Pad
    and
    For the Foam pads Meguiars Professional Pad Conditioning Brush

    Finishing Polish
    CarPro Reflect Polish 250 ml.

    This would be my (machine, pad, polish) "starter" list.

    Did I mention that high QUALITY microfiber towels are VERY important?
    Why Reflect? Big fan Merlin?

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    Re: Additional Uses for DA

    I only listed two compounds/polishes in the above "starter" list.

    IMHO

    Megs Ultimate Compound/Polish are good starter foam pad products.
    These are fairly safe "consumer" products and help a "newbie" learn.

    Why?
    D300 (Non-Diminishing Abrasive) leaves a light fog and slight haze.
    It`s easy to learn and use and it`s a friendly product that "works".

    Reflect (Diminishing) clears the D300 haze and leaves a nice gloss.
    I`ve found M205 works well but IMHO Reflect "kicks it up a notch".

    We both know product and pad combinations could go on forever.
    This is just a little 1-2 step to help a newbie easily "Git` `Er Done".

    Am I a fan...I guess so..for me...
    "If I could only have two products they would be M101 & Reflect."

    "I once put holograms in paint just to see what they looked like...Stay swirl free my friends."

 

 
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