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Old 09-07-2017, 03:14 PM   #1
Iggle Piggle
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Default Machine Polisher/Buffer...Best Bang-for-Buck

Short version...should I get a Rockwell, a DAS6 or a Mr Miyagi (Rupes knock-off) if I have no plans beyond a one-off "try to 'fix' faded paint" job?

Long version...not looking to drop big money as I have no intention of detailing professionally or even regularly as a hobby or getting OCD...simply hoping to bring back (if possible) faded paint on bonnet and roof of my old car that has been neglected last 2 years while in my sister's "care".

Read many ****-fights on detailer forums...ruled out the expensive models used by the pros (like Rupes etc) and narrowed it down to either a DAS6 kit from Car Care Products, or cheap-and-nasty Rockwell from Supercheap (loud but less than half the cost of the DAS6)...but when looking around for different pads and compounds I came across a Rupes knockoff at a DAS6 price...the Mr Miyagi.

Does the longer throw of a Rupes (and Miyagi) make much difference? Good difference by reducing time required to do the job, bad difference in terms of less versatility?

I'm an absolute womble so only interested in dual action or random orbital, as I would be sure to stuff **** up with a rotary.

Thoughts?

Rockwell: http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Pro...00-Watt/344537

DAS6: https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/p...om_orbital_kit

Mr Miyagi: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/APEX-MR-M...-/322481802242

Or just pay a detailer and be done with it?
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