Probably a daft question but using my mop for the first time. Ive got about 2/3 of my BMW done but ripped through three sponge heads.

 

the edges start to lose little pieces then they just rip apart.

 

Ive sped the mop up, slowed it right down.. ive deen dipping the sponges in water as well, not loads just to keep it slightly damp

 

is this what you expect or am i doing something wrong?

 

the other thing is im using G3 but its still really hard work to get the swirls out. is there anything better than G3?

 

Cheers

Never had this problem mate do you wet all the panels first?

No Gary, I just being wetting the sponges..

I have a spray bottle with water in it and spray each panel with water and then buff it up when using G3 or tcut.

Use loads of water mate :)

Cheers Guys, Ive not been using loads of water, just keeping the head damp....

Will give it a go....

If u not been using a lot of water then ur lucky u haven't burned the paint, easily done...... Lots of water :)

Does anyone have a specific / favourite machine for this work?

And dont buy Aldi mops...good quality mops last 10 times longer so is cheaper in the long run:thumbup1:

Does anyone have a specific / favourite machine for this work?

 

I was recommended one when I asked and it was very reasonably priced.. when I go back out later Ill post up the make and model...

 

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And dont buy Aldi mops...good quality mops last 10 times longer so is cheaper in the long run:thumbup1:

 

Could it also be the ones I got with the machine are cheap ones...

 

Ill have a chat with our new trader and get some to try... :thumbup:

I haven't used one but theres a guy on youtube who I got some good tips off, the Junkman.

 

Has some good howto videos, got a nice Corvette and El Camino too :-)

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/Junkman2000/videos?view=0

Get yourself a Das6 pro. It's a DA so a lot more forgiving than a rotary.

I got a silverline 180mm sander polisher.. it wasnt too expensive and gives me a chance to see if Ill actually use it..

Cant remember who recommended it to me on here but seems to have worked fine.. 900 - 3000 rpm and 3 year gaurantee..

After using more water that is..lol

I got a silverline 180mm sander polisher.. it wasnt too expensive and gives me a chance to see if Ill actually use it..

Cant remember who recommended it to me on here but seems to have worked fine.. 900 - 3000 rpm and 3 year gaurantee..

After using more water that is..lol

 

 

Cheers for that, I have heard a couple of other people say they use a Silverline.

I am having a bit of paint done and the wheels refurbed on the ALPINA so I think I might treat myself to

one of these.

 

:thumbup1:

Get yourself a Das6 pro. It's a DA so a lot more forgiving than a rotary.

 

Just looked at these are they worth the extra money? I aint a detailing addict but I do like the car to look

shiny shiny all the time. :blushing:

I got a silverline 180mm sander polisher.. it wasnt too expensive and gives me a chance to see if Ill actually use it..

Cant remember who recommended it to me on here but seems to have worked fine.. 900 - 3000 rpm and 3 year gaurantee..

After using more water that is..lol

 

me mate;)

Cheers then Brian.. lol... the only thing I can remember was it was used on the boat as well..:biggrin:

 

The best deal was off Amazon.. got loads of free sponges with it etc.. its really brought the BM up and that hadnt been polished for years.. (work car.LOL)

 

If I get into the slippery ground of polishers Ill upgrade but was happy with this one...

 

Found the thread

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?164698-Machine-Polisher-Advice&highlight=

Edited April 18, 201312 yr by Harby300

Check out http://www.detailingworld.co.uk plenty of professional info and how to guides . they are a very friendly bunch.

I got a silverline 180mm sander polisher.. it wasnt too expensive and gives me a chance to see if Ill actually use it..

Cant remember who recommended it to me on here but seems to have worked fine.. 900 - 3000 rpm and 3 year gaurantee..

After using more water that is..lol

 

I have used the Silverline mop and it is fine. It's the mop head that's the key. As said above, ensure loads of water is used and get a quality mop head. I've been our of the panel beating trade for a few years now but I do know that 3M used to do a good mop head that lasted very well.

Don't buy cheap and give it a thorough rinse in warm soapy water after to ensure that the polish and cut paint is removed to prevent swirling.

do it by hand and give it the personal touch lol!!!

 

I find i get a better finish imo. just bloody hard!!