How to choose a polishing machine - which company is better?
Any car owner wants his car to look attractive. Timely polishing of the body is a guarantee that the car will look like new, and it will not be afraid of corrosion. You can polish the car in a car service, however, if you have your own polishing machine and you master the art of polishing, then you can do all the work yourself and at the same time with better quality than service station workers.
When choosing a polishing machine, you need to remember that the price and quality match, a cheap device is unlikely to last you a long time. Focus on the cost of the machine from one hundred dollars. Well-known brands such as Bosch, Makita, Sparky, Hitachi, and others can cost as little as $200.
The power of the machine can range from 100 watts to up to two thousand. If you want to arrange a small workshop in the garage, then an average power device, in the range of 1000-1500 watts, will be enough for you.
An important indicator of the polishing machine is the presence of a speed controller, since at different stages of polishing or depending on the nozzles used, different nozzle rotation speeds are needed. It is also desirable that there is a power compensator, that is, in those moments when you press the wheel more strongly against the surface, its rotation speed should not decrease. Reducing the speed may damage the paintwork.
Polishers can have different weights, the heavier it is, the faster you will get tired, so try to choose a model that is not very heavy - 2-3 kilograms. Also pay attention to the size of the machine. For work on a large area, a full-size machine is suitable, which, accordingly, will be quite heavy. If you get a small machine, then you will have to process the surface longer. It all depends on the amount of work and on the area of the treated surfaces.
Naturally, while in the store, carefully check the device, ask to turn it on - there should not be any extraneous noise. Evaluate the build quality of the case. Be sure to require the correct filling of the warranty card, especially if you buy products from an unknown Chinese company.
After you have chosen and bought a machine, do not rush to immediately start polishing. Inexperience can damage the paintwork. Practice on some unnecessary body element, and only when you are sure that you can do it, you can start repairing.
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