Virgin attempt with Black n Decker KP600 Random Orbital Polisher

[Fazer8511]

HI Guys and Gals..

Just bought the B and D KP600 RO polisher last week and finally got to use it

over the weekend. Took me at least 6 hours and need a massage now, haha.

I will try and briefly describe the steps i took.

 

1. Shampoo with Megs Gold class shampoo

2. Claybar

3. Turtlewax swirl remover and buff off with KP600

4. Megs NXT Tech Wax and buff off with KP600

5. Megs #20 Polymer Sealant. Applied with foam applicator and wipe off with

microfibre towel. I like this product as it leaves a nice glossy look on the surface

although i am told the #21 is better. You can view the product on this URL. Just

copy and paste.

 

http://www.meguiars.com/?pro-liquid-car-wa...Polymer-Sealant

 

6. Finished off with NXT Speed Detailer for that extra glossy look.Spray on and wipe off.

 

I am not sure if i should be putting any products over the #20 but i always liked the shine and gloss from the NXT Speed detailer. Any bros here can advice if my steps were

right or wrong considering the products that i have. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here are the photos i stored in webshots. Wish i had a better camera.

 

 

 

http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?act...security=FCnAaj

 

 

 

 

[Toalson]

Sorie I noticed u use wax before u apply the sealant. Tot its the other way round.

 

Anyway I like the color of ur ride n the work is very nice, esp those shots of the sky.

[Boyboy]

Nice .. Remember to change the pad regularly hor.. Not sure how often but if kena dirt sure must change. otherwise you'll scratch the car

[Eazterence]

How much you bought those things? I feel like buying one to try myself.. But hardly use it.. Not really worth the cash..?

[Civicmind]

Sorry, juz wondering where do you change the power socket? Also interested on the same product.

[Imp_drv]

nice...good job

[Kenlcs]

Wow so shiny, very nice

However I though wax should come after sealant?

I am using #20 too.. find is hard to appply, cos sometime it give "strip".

Also I heard just need to apply very very thin..

[Mzrmazda3]

Nice

[Civicmind]

Hi KENLCS,

 

Yes you need to apply thin, but you do not need wait till it dry up (harden, if apply thickly).

 

I'm using elbow power, in fact I find it very easy to apply and buff.

[Fazer8511]

Hi Eazterence,

 

The B and D KP600 costs about $69 from

Homefix DIY. Its a single speed machine..

gentle enough for newbie to use.

[Fazer8511]

Hi Boyboy,

 

Yes agreed with you on the need to change the pads regularly.

Any of you guys know where i can buy extra foam applicator pads

as well as the polishing pads? Any other brands besides the Black and decker ones?

[Fazer8511]

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Sorie I noticed u use wax before u apply the sealant. Tot its the other way round.

 

Anyway I like the color of ur ride n the work is very nice, esp those shots of the sky.

 

Hi Toalson,

 

Thanks for the nice comments.

I always thought the Sealant should be used as a LSP.

Thanks for highlighting to me i should use the wax after the sealant instead.

Cheers dude. I was basically experimenting and not too sure which

product should go ahead first etc. We all learn haha.

[Fazer8511]

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Sorry, juz wondering where do you change the power socket? Also interested on the same product.

 

Hi Civicmind,

 

Sorry bro..what do you mean by changing the power socket?

The KP600 comes with a 2pin plug. I just use the plastic

2 pin adaptor. No need to change the power socket.

[Fazer8511]

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Wow so shiny, very nice

However I though wax should come after sealant?

I am using #20 too.. find is hard to appply, cos sometime it give "strip".

Also I heard just need to apply very very thin..

 

Hi Kenlcs,

 

Yes i will try the wax after the sealant next time.Thanks.

I love the #20 cos after polishing it gives off a nice shine.

When i was polishing manually by hand, i notice that it leaves behind some

(strips or streaks). However after using the KP600, i find that its much easier to get rid of the streaking. Just be patient and go over the uneven streak areas a few times

and the finish will be streak free and very smooth.

[Civicmind]

Fazer8511,

 

Can you tell me we do you get the convertor and how much? Thanks in adv.

[Boyboy]

This one I'm not too sure.. The place u got the applicator from dun have meh?

[Fazer8511]

Hi Civicmind,

 

i did not use any convertor.

Just the normal home appliance plastic plug.

 

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[Fazer8511]

They do sell the extra applicator pads but you can only use it

once or twice and then have to discard. Need to buy extra applicator as well as polishing pads.