Soon to be a member of the PC club

Wardy · 24-06-2006, 20:42

Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered one from Autopia yesterday. Decided to just order it on its own, and get the pads etc from Rich at PolishedBliss.

Looking forward to receiving it soon

Steve

walkie · 24-06-2006, 21:15

Pah! Not interested, you live too far from me.......

andy2407 · 24-06-2006, 21:35

Close enough to me though!

Wardy · 24-06-2006, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

Pah! Not interested, you live too far from me.......

@Andy - give me a few test attempts first, then you never know

Steve

DangerMouse · 26-06-2006, 10:35

I ordered one the other day too, and got it on Friday - not half quick considering I only ordered on Wednesday! Even the 110v transformer I ordered from the UK didn't turn up that quickly!

I need to find a victim for my first attempt though... I think my younger brothers car might be the first to receive the treatment... Followed by my mums civic

theoldbill · 26-06-2006, 13:13

Can I be really cheeky and ask roughly how much it was? Saw a price at around £175 with the pads etc, are they really that much? I really want one but that is a lot of cash. Good luck with it anyway, post us some before and after pics asap.

chowy · 26-06-2006, 16:45

It's a fantastic bit of kit. Easy to use too.

I was gonna use my neighbours Astra as guinee pig but after just doing my half bonnet as a test, I was amazed how easy this tool is!

You do get funny looks from the neighbours though. They think you are using an axle grinder on the paintwork!

DangerMouse · 26-06-2006, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoldbill

Can I be really cheeky and ask roughly how much it was? Saw a price at around £175 with the pads etc, are they really that much? I really want one but that is a lot of cash. Good luck with it anyway, post us some before and after pics asap.

I got some pads and things with it too - think it came to around 140 including shipping which isnt too bad for what it is... Still a lot of money though

Makefish · 26-06-2006, 17:28

Got mine about a month ago in a mini group buy. Aparantly the most cost effective way to buy is in 3's as you will get a discount of 15% IIRC and a better rate on shipping.

I paid £140 for the kit plus a few extra pads, 10 microfibre cleaning cloths and a super dooper buffing bonnet, still expensive but woth it for the results you can get

Wardy · 26-06-2006, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoldbill

Can I be really cheeky and ask roughly how much it was? Saw a price at around £175 with the pads etc, are they really that much? I really want one but that is a lot of cash. Good luck with it anyway, post us some before and after pics asap.

Not all at all, PC on its own was roughly £96 inc the shipping (with the discount available). I'm then going to get the extra stuff I need from Polished Bliss. For that read pads, polish(es), transformer, 110v extension, converted plug and a backing plate or two (depending on pads required), It may work out slightly more cost effective to buy the kit, but the Country Lake pads are considered to be better than the Sonus ones Autopia stock, so I just ordered the PC on its own.

Just trying to work out the cheapest place for the 750va transformer now. Would be good if I could get one here for less than £40 - anyone in the building trade?

If I can get everything together for the weekend, I might have a bit of time then - weather dependant of course. Will post in due course

Steve

theoldbill · 26-06-2006, 18:30

£140 not too bad. I can imagine that it's worth it, especially at this time of year. How often are people using them? Every time you wash the car ie once a week, or just once a month to top up the shine? I suppose it's down to how much time you've got on your hands eh?

Wardy · 26-06-2006, 18:39

Depends what you're using it for on the usage question I suppose. If you're using a cutting polish and pad regularly you'll soon wear through the clear coat - which isn't a good thing

That's how you get good results really, reducing the clear coat by microns, so that scratches and swirls appear less evident, then top up with a decent finishing glaze/polish that smooths the paintwork over again

Well, that's the theory anyway

We'll see.
Steve

FinerDetails · 27-06-2006, 09:45

a good buy and one you wont regret, mine's going strong two and half years on, and it really has done some work!

I may be down Wilmslow way later next month helping a mate with a couple of cars, so if you want any tips might be a useful opportunity.....

Wardy · 27-06-2006, 18:33

Cheers for that - might be helpful. That's just a short trip for me. Give me a shout nearer the time (by PM, MSN whatever...)

What car will it be - do you know?

Steve

FinerDetails · 28-06-2006, 09:02

he's got a BMW 330 D M-Sport and a Renaults Grand Scenic.....

24-06-2006, 20:42	#1
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Soon to be a member of the PC club Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered one from Autopia yesterday. Decided to just order it on its own, and get the pads etc from Rich at PolishedBliss. Looking forward to receiving it soon Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

24-06-2006, 21:15	#2
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club Pah! Not interested, you live too far from me....... __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

24-06-2006, 21:35	#3
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,376 Thanks: 49 Thanked 182 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club Close enough to me though! __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

26-06-2006, 10:35	#5
DangerMouse Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 508 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club I ordered one the other day too, and got it on Friday - not half quick considering I only ordered on Wednesday! Even the 110v transformer I ordered from the UK didn't turn up that quickly! I need to find a victim for my first attempt though... I think my younger brothers car might be the first to receive the treatment... Followed by my mums civic __________________ Had: Mk 2 Octavia 1.6MPI Had: Black Magic Furby vRS w/ Cruise Control Had: Mk 1 Octavia vRS - They've had too much of my money now! Got: Mk 2 Octavia vRS TFSI - I need to stop buying Skodas now - It's just getting silly!

26-06-2006, 13:13	#6
theoldbill Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club Can I be really cheeky and ask roughly how much it was? Saw a price at around £175 with the pads etc, are they really that much? I really want one but that is a lot of cash. Good luck with it anyway, post us some before and after pics asap.

26-06-2006, 16:45	#7
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 750 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club It's a fantastic bit of kit. Easy to use too. I was gonna use my neighbours Astra as guinee pig but after just doing my half bonnet as a test, I was amazed how easy this tool is! You do get funny looks from the neighbours though. They think you are using an axle grinder on the paintwork! __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

26-06-2006, 17:28	#9
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,177 Thanks: 174 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club Got mine about a month ago in a mini group buy. Aparantly the most cost effective way to buy is in 3's as you will get a discount of 15% IIRC and a better rate on shipping. I paid £140 for the kit plus a few extra pads, 10 microfibre cleaning cloths and a super dooper buffing bonnet, still expensive but woth it for the results you can get

26-06-2006, 18:30	#11
theoldbill Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club £140 not too bad. I can imagine that it's worth it, especially at this time of year. How often are people using them? Every time you wash the car ie once a week, or just once a month to top up the shine? I suppose it's down to how much time you've got on your hands eh?

26-06-2006, 18:39	#12
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club Depends what you're using it for on the usage question I suppose. If you're using a cutting polish and pad regularly you'll soon wear through the clear coat - which isn't a good thing That's how you get good results really, reducing the clear coat by microns, so that scratches and swirls appear less evident, then top up with a decent finishing glaze/polish that smooths the paintwork over again Well, that's the theory anyway We'll see. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

27-06-2006, 09:45	#13
FinerDetails Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club a good buy and one you wont regret, mine's going strong two and half years on, and it really has done some work! I may be down Wilmslow way later next month helping a mate with a couple of cars, so if you want any tips might be a useful opportunity.....

27-06-2006, 18:33	#14
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club Cheers for that - might be helpful. That's just a short trip for me. Give me a shout nearer the time (by PM, MSN whatever...) What car will it be - do you know? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

28-06-2006, 09:02	#15
FinerDetails Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Soon to be a member of the PC club he's got a BMW 330 D M-Sport and a Renaults Grand Scenic.....

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