Additional Uses for DA
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spiralout462
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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!
Oh yeah, they make one great sander as well!
spiralout462
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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.
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.
Get a Harbor Freight DA for $50 and do it yourself
I've used mine to polish the scratches out of my stainless appliances
felixthecat
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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.
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
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.
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
Polishing the shower door glass. Wifey likes it!
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
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.
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?
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?
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
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?
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
Why Reflect? Big fan Merlin?
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
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."
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."
Back to the shower for a minute, you say the process is:
Can you follow this approach on a "plastic" (non-glass) enclosure and use the same approach on the tile? I don't expect to need the M101, but is it too abrasive for plastic and
What do you use to seal the plastic enclosure and tile - a polymer sealant? Does it discolor the grout?
- CarPro Spotless Intense Water Spot Remover – Spray on, spread by hanad with orange foam applicator, wipe off with microfiber cloth, rinse and repeat as necessary (removes water spots and white mineral build-up)
- If necessary, Meguire’s M101 Foam Cut Compound applied with PC 4224 and Lake Country orange pad to remove swirls, oxidation, scratches, etc.; wipe off with microfiber cloth and rinse off with water
- Meguire’s M205 Mirror Glaze Ultra Finishing Polish applied with PC 4224 and Lake Country white pad to shine and gloss, wipe off with microfiber cloth and rinse with water
- Seal with ???? applied with the PC 4224 and a white pad.
Can you follow this approach on a "plastic" (non-glass) enclosure and use the same approach on the tile? I don't expect to need the M101, but is it too abrasive for plastic and
What do you use to seal the plastic enclosure and tile - a polymer sealant? Does it discolor the grout?
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
Sorry for the confusion...
My M101 compound and Reflect finishing polish suggestion was for paint.
You know the drill...Start with the LEAST aggressive approach first. (even on glass)
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Now back to the glass shower doors.
Yes, you could start with CarPro Spotless Water Spot Remover. (It does a great job of melting that "build up" away)
For really "tough build up" I might suggest M101 with 5.5" flat orange foam and/or M205 with a white foam pad.
In the case of M101/M205 you are using the abrasive ability of the pad/compound to remove that "tough build up".
or
GLASS RAYON POLISHING PAD - 5" and CERIGLASS: GLASS POLISH & CLEANER
For that I might suggest a "coating" type product,. There are many.
Clear shower glass spots easlly. I might suggest Fly-By-30 to keep it clean.
SEE Video Link --> Car Pro Fly By 30 - YouTube
On plastic I might suggest Hydro2 Touchless Silica Sealant
My M101 compound and Reflect finishing polish suggestion was for paint.
You know the drill...Start with the LEAST aggressive approach first. (even on glass)
_______________________________
Now back to the glass shower doors.
Yes, you could start with CarPro Spotless Water Spot Remover. (It does a great job of melting that "build up" away)
For really "tough build up" I might suggest M101 with 5.5" flat orange foam and/or M205 with a white foam pad.
In the case of M101/M205 you are using the abrasive ability of the pad/compound to remove that "tough build up".
or
GLASS RAYON POLISHING PAD - 5" and CERIGLASS: GLASS POLISH & CLEANER
For that I might suggest a "coating" type product,. There are many.
Clear shower glass spots easlly. I might suggest Fly-By-30 to keep it clean.
SEE Video Link --> Car Pro Fly By 30 - YouTube
On plastic I might suggest Hydro2 Touchless Silica Sealant
Reddwarf
New member
I remember reading a post once by a guy who used in Porter Cable to polish the granite countertops in his kitchen.
