A Guide to Dual Action Polishing

Discussion in 'Tools - Machine Polishers, Pressure Washers, Detai' started by Dave KG, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. Dave KG

    Dave KG Jedi Nuba

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    Above is a guide written by me covering all the general points of Dual Action polishing. It is designed as a download and print out and keep guide for anyone wanting a guide to the use of a DA, mainly aimed at beginners but also at anyone who would find it useful.

    Please be aware that these are "Beta Versions" of the guide, there are a few spelling mistakes and I am constantly working to fix these.

    I hope folks find it useful :)
     
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  2. matrix_808

    matrix_808 DB Supporter

    Seen this on DW. GREAT in depth write up Dave. That must have took a LONG time. Great work though, a very good read...even though i havent read it all yet
     
  3. adriankeith

    adriankeith Birth of a Detailer

    This is an amazing guide for us beginners. Thanks for sharing. Maybe this can get stickied?
     
  4. Al-53

    Al-53 Welcome to Detailing

    This a great Guide for beginner polishers doing with a PC or dual action polisher...very detailed and great product description and use for...

    Dave outstanding write up....

    AL
     
  5. Nica

    Nica Banned

    I agree, always enjoy reading your posts Dave :worship2: :worship2:
     
  6. KC4725

    KC4725 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    thanks for the guide, learned a lot from it
     
  7. sweater914

    sweater914 Virgin Detailer

    Great post, for all the FNG's is a wonderful intro to DA machine polishing (with pictures for the slow people). :headbang:
     
  8. gio

    gio Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Thanks Dave, i just bought 7424XP, your guidance will be very useful.

    Cheers,
    Gio
     
  9. Buddy

    Buddy Getting to know Detailing

    Very cool. I just picked up a 7424 to fool around with. Now maybe I can. Thanks...:thumb:
     
  10. corrswitch

    corrswitch Jedi Nuba

    Great stuff Dave.
    Just what I needed :)

    Thanks so much for putting it together.
     
  11. dadswrld

    dadswrld Birth of a Detailer

    Just seeing this now. I'm sure it will come in handy.

    Thanks
     
  12. pushtiulk

    pushtiulk Guest

    great tutorial
     
  13. M K J

    M K J New Member

    Thank you very much for posting this.

    I found it very helpful.
     
  14. Nar93

    Nar93 New Member

    Dual Action Polisher will make your car maintenance safer and more simple, because compare with rotary buffing machine, it produce less heat during polishing. While reducing the damage to the paint, and removal of minor scratches, Dual Action Polisher can easily remove swirl marks, very good performance. Dual Action Polisher will improve the texture and gloss car paint. For auto detailing people, enthusiasts and professional beauty technician, Dual Action polisher machine is their best choice; it will bring them a wonderful detailing and polishing experience.

    Dual action polishers are excellent tools for improving the appearance of automotive paint. The motion of the pad is described as dual action, hence the name of these polishers. The pad rotates and orbits. The constant, off-center motion keeps heat from building up under the pad. Damaging the paint is extremely unlikely with a Dual Action Polisher. For this reason, many beginners start with a dual action polisher. Dual Action Polisher is the machine with head movement. Polishing in the rotation and orbit has a beat movement. This exercise can prevent irregular polishing machine burning car paint.

    The dual action polisher that allows you to safely remove swirl marks, light scratches and achieve a high quality finish on your paintwork. It greatly reduces the time and effort required to polish and protect your car and is suitable for use on all paint types including clear coated .
     

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