What is the best polisher?

What is the best polisher is different for each user. For some, a dual action polisher is the best, whereas others find a rotary polisher best for repairing deep scratches and damaged or dull paintwork.

How does a polisher work?

A polisher works electrically, battery-powered or pneumatically. A polisher is powered by a motor that provides power and torque. Thereby, a polisher works with a polishing pad and polishing compound that you can use to polish paint and a car.

What materials can you polish with our machines?

There are different materials you can polish with our machines. The most common materials you will polish is car paint, gelcoat, polyester, plastic and other types of paint.

What is a rotary polisher?

A rotary polisher is a device whose pad spins. Because of his movement, a rotary polisher creates more heat with which you can remove deep scratches on the car and restore dull paint to original high gloss.

What is an orbital polisher?

An orbital polisher is the best polisher for beginner, car enthusiast and professional car detailer. With a dual action polisher, the pad spins on two axis. With this system, the polishing pad rotates both around and on its own axis, creating a “shake” movement while polishing.

Which polisher for beginners?

As a beginner, you want to know which polisher is suitable for you. We recommend an orbital polisher. A dual action polisher is safe to use by anyone who wants to start polishing. With an eccentric polisher you can, as a beginner, remove scratches on a car and polish paintwork back to a shine that makes it even more beautiful than brand new.

Can you use a polisher to sand as well?

Unfortunately, you cannot sand with a polisher the way you can with a sander. To sand, the recommendation is to use an orbital sander. However, an orbital polisher is sometimes used for wet sanding of car paint and clear coat.

Which polishing compound to use?

Which polishing compound to use depends on the result you want. Use a coarse polish to polish deep scratches in a paintwork and restore dull car paint, a medium polish to remove superficial scratches, swirls and holograms and a finishing polish to give a car paint shine and depth.

What speed should I use for polishing?

The speed you need to polish depends on the result you want to achieve. If you start polishing at a low speed, you will have a higher paint correction. If you start polishing at higher speeds, you will bring the paint to maximum gloss, depth and reflection.

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Random Orbital polisher: the perfect choice for beginners and car detailers

Random Orbital polishers are the excellent choice for anyone who wants to shine car paint! Because the polisher is eccentrically rotary, it can be safely used by beginners and professional car detailers and car enthusiasts alike. By polishing with an eccentric machine, you remove scratches on the car and restore dull paint to its original luster whereby it regains depth and color. As specialists, we explain to you everything you need to know about these devices. Would you like to buy a random orbital polisher? Then benefit from Europe's largest selection online and receive a 5-year manufacturer's warranty on every dual action polisher!

What does a random orbital polisher do?

A random orbital polisher makes a combined motion where the disc both rotates and deflects. This deflection is called an eccentric motion. Because of the eccentric rotating stroke, the polisher's disc never moves constantly over the same point. This prevents overheating. By polishing with an eccentric machine, you are guaranteed to work safely and not have to worry about burning the paint of your car, motorcycle or boat. This makes an eccentric rotary polisher ideal for beginners as well as professional car detailers and demanding DIYers striving for a radiant paint job.

Difference between rotary and random orbital polishers

There is a big difference between rotary and random orbital polishers. Are you unsure which polisher is best for you? Then it's good to know the difference. A rotary machine spins only in one fixed circular motion. This creates a lot of heat and allows you to polish deeper into the paint to perform more correction. This is particularly useful for serious paint defects, very deep scratches and extremely dull or weathered car paint. An eccentric polisher, on the other hand, is safer to use. Because during polishing the disc both rotates and makes a turn, less heat is generated, preventing you from burning the paint. This immediately minimizes the chance of paint damage. This makes this polisher the perfect choice for beginners and car detailers.

Why choose a random orbital polisher?

There are several advantages to a random orbital polisher. The reasons to choose one are:

User-friendly: even if you have less experience, you can get started safely.
No risk of burning paint: the eccentric motion prevents overheating.
Perfect for removing scratches, swirls and holograms.
Ideal to use after rotary polishing for a mirror shine.

Best random orbital polisher brands at CROP

You'll find the best random orbital polisher brands at CROP. Whether you're going for durability, ease of use or absolute top quality, you'll find it with us. These brands are known for their reliability and performance:

Is a Dual Action Polisher eccentric?

Yes, a Dual Action Polisher is eccentric. The term "Dual Action" refers to the dual motion the machine makes: rotary and eccentric. This combined motion during polishing ensures that the pad is never constantly rotating at one point. This prevents overheating and paint burns. The difference between a DAP Polisher and Eccentric is only the name. In the auto detailing industry the English term is often used. In practice, both terms mean exactly the same type of polisher. Do you see "Dual Action Polisher", "DAP Polisher" or "Eccentric Polisher"? Then you know it's the same, safe and user-friendly device with which you can polish any car paint like new.

With which outcome eccentric polishing?

When choosing an eccentric or Dual Action polisher, the polishing pad travel is an important factor. This offset is measured in millimeters and determines how much surface area you are polishing per stroke. The most common eccentric stroke is 15mm. This is the ideal balance of power, control and versatility. With a 15mm travel, you can safely and effectively polish virtually any painted surface, such as cars, motorcycles, rims or even furniture. Therefore, this type of machine is perfect for universal use, both for beginners and professionals.

Do you want to polish larger surfaces faster? Then a machine with 21mm travel, also called a long-throw polisher, is a smart choice. Thanks to the larger travel, you achieve faster results on large surfaces because you hit more paint surface per stroke. This makes a 21mm Dual Action polisher ideal for large cars such as SUVs, RVs, boats and caravans.

Briefly:

Polisher 15mm eccentric stroke: all-round, control, precision
Polisher 21mm eccentric stroke: speed: large surfaces, efficiency

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