How to use this kit...

[jesus]

My mate has just bought this; http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Kestrel_DAS-6_Menz_Kit_2_1.html and is wondering which order he should be using the pads/polishes that come with it basically.

Can anyone help? Cheers.

 

[Keith185]

Compound, polish, finish.

If you've never used a rotary before, practice on some scrap panels 1st. Incredibly easy to mark the paintwork until you learn how to hold it properly.

 

[jesus]

Basically, he's thick. Which is which and which pads should he be using and when? Lol.

 

[slob]

He should start with the softest feeling pad first with the final finish to get a feel for the machine. Then move up accordingly using the power finish.

 

[slob]

you can tell which is the softest by just feeling them in your hands, the harsher pads being the hard firmer ones. softer ones are like a bath sponge.

 

[olliewebbuk]

This:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=66024

Is very useful.

 

[AJ02]

Compound, polish, finish.

If you've never used a rotary before, practice on some scrap panels 1st. Incredibly easy to mark the paintwork until you learn how to hold it properly.

Correct me if I'm wrong but the kestral das-6 is a dual action polisher, not a rotary.
Still making a good point, be best starting out with a scrap panel before you set to on your own. Whilst dual action polishers are easier to master they are by no means fool proof.

 

[jesus]

He's using my Impreza's spare bonnet to practice on so no problems there. Cheers for the link

 

[johnbryan45]

White - compounding pad
Orange - polishing pad
Yellow - finishing pad

 

[jesus]

Cheers John, very useful! He really is stupid haha.

 

[Keith185]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the kestral das-6 is a dual action polisher, not a rotary.
Still making a good point, be best starting out with a scrap panel before you set to on your own. Whilst dual action polishers are easier to master they are by no means fool proof.

Sorry, yeah DA