Limited elbow grease.... I Need a buffer (PC)

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Jonesy1968
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Post Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:49 pm

I was just about to dive into the never ending world of car wax.....

Been reading through all the threads and was going to get some Collinite 915 or 476s, any thoughts on which one anyone?

But now after reading the threads I think I need to get rid of my swirls and light scratches first and since all I have is elbow grease I need to get those removed with a buffer. So if anyone could recommend a good valeting company in North London or Essex...

I do enjoy cleaning the car myself and do get a kick out of it when its finished but just need to get these removed first.

cheers
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march109
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Post Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:01 pm

Mequires now do their own 240V 3pin Porta Cable, theres also the old school 2 pins US version which I have, they are very good IMO, not much you can do wrong with a PC since as long as you keep them lubed they will slow down and loose power if you press too hard, (at least some do!).

You have to be very carefull with a orbital polisher, to much pressure and you can ruin the paint.

Have a go yourself, not that difficult and you can reuse the equipment over and over agian.
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Jonesy1968
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Post Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:13 pm

I would love to but I live on a busy main road with no off street parking. So the car gets parked round the corner so Im too far from the house to plug them in :x