Challenge Car Polisher - any good?

Dallas · 30th March 2017, 07:45

Challenge Car Polisher @ Argos is it any good?

Any recommendations...

mininuts · 30th March 2017, 08:43

Had one of those Wes but, it was branded as Goodyear. I couldn't get on with it and got no better results than using cloths and polishing by hand. Sold it to somebody on here but, never heard how they got on with it

Save your money Wes and go buy some quality polishing cloths

klarzy · 30th March 2017, 08:44

Right arm and a soft cloth.... cheaper, more accurate, less chance of burn through...

Dallas · 30th March 2017, 08:52

Thanks fellas, I thought a polisher would give a better finish. I was hoping to get rid of this cloudy/hazy effect I seem to have on my roof and boot.

ceedy · 30th March 2017, 09:04

Had one for years never found it any good, must get round to chucking it out so NAH!!

Be better off with a proper dual action jobbie ..

Chris

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Challenge Car Polisher @ Argos is it any good?

Any recommendations...

Teflon · 30th March 2017, 09:14

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Originally Posted by Dallas

......... I was hoping to get rid of this cloudy/hazy effect I seem to have on my roof and boot.

If you're looking for something for paint correction, I would go for something like this: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_519.html

It's dual action, so very unlikely to damage your paint, but will have enough grunt to give good results even if you haven't used one before. A standard rotary polisher would be quicker and cheaper, but will require more experience to use safely.

The polisher in your link would be safe to use, but I very much doubt you would see any meaningful paint correction with it.

Cliff

FLYING BANANA · 30th March 2017, 09:38

Wash, clay bar, wax and finish off with a detailing spray polish.

klarzy · 30th March 2017, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Thanks fellas, I thought a polisher would give a better finish. I was hoping to get rid of this cloudy/hazy effect I seem to have on my roof and boot.

Sounds like you need a heavier cutting compound rather than a polisher...

Get the haze off before re polishing

RPWC · 30th March 2017, 09:43

I had a similar one Wes, absolutely sh (rhymes with rite). It is really just a buffing machine, it won't remove blemishes and imperfections and n the paintwork. It makes a right mess, and you end up having to finish off by hand anyway, where it has missed loads. Also vibrates something terrible, there are plenty of proper car polishing mops on eBay,starting at around £80. If that's what you're looking for.

Dallas · 30th March 2017, 09:43

Thanks fellas, some shopping needs to be done me thinks.

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I had a similar one Wes, absolutely sh (rhymes with rite). It is really just a buffing machine, it won't remove blemishes and imperfections and n the paintwork. It makes a right mess, and you end up having to finish off by hand anyway, where it has missed loads. Also vibrates something terrible, there are plenty of proper car polishing mops on eBay,starting at around £80. If that's what you're looking for. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

30th March 2017, 08:52	#4
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Thanks fellas, I thought a polisher would give a better finish. I was hoping to get rid of this cloudy/hazy effect I seem to have on my roof and boot.