Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher


We all know that our DPX Machine Polisher is an essential bit of kit in the car detailing arsenal. But, before you can even hit the trigger on your machine polisher it makes sense to get the basics down first. So, whether you're cutting, refining or applying a glaze, here's our top tips to see you on the right path…

Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher - Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher
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DPX Dual Action Car Polisher

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First, get your pad centred on the machine polisher, the easiest way is to pop it on the backing pad and give it a spin by hand… if there's a load of wobble, squint a bit, and try again.

Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher - Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher

Pad lubrication is important when first using a dry pad. A light mist of Pad Prime will effectively lubricate the surface to prevent scrubbing.

Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher - Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher

Less is more when it comes to using a machine. You don't need to saturate the pad with your chosen product, four small blobs will be plenty to start you off.

Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher - Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher

Keeping the cord under control like a pro is easier if you put it over your shoulder. The number one rule is always to stop the machine cord coming in contact with your paint.

Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher - Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher

To help spread the product evenly around the panel, gently pat the pad three or four times around it.

Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher - Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher

When compounding, refining or polishing, always start and stop your machine polisher while the pad is in contact with the car. This will stop you unnecessarily slinging product around, saving on the clean-up time later.

Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher - Getting Started With Your DPX Machine Polisher
Paint Correction

Polishing and paint correction is often seen as the stage where your car wash becomes a fully-fledged detail. But, whether you’re restoring and refining your paintwork with a machi...

Creeper Seat Creeper Seat
Creeper Seat

Detailing Seat

Dual Foam Applicator Dual Foam Applicator
Dual Foam Applicator

Foam Applicator

Kneeling Pad Kneeling Pad
Kneeling Pad

Foam Kneeling Pad

Fine Finishing Compound No:15 Fine Finishing Compound No:15
Fine Finishing Compound No:15

Polishing Compound

Heavy Cutting Compound No:36 Heavy Cutting Compound No:36
Heavy Cutting Compound No:36

Car Polishing Compound

Handi Puck Handi Puck
Handi Puck

Foam Applicator

Masking Tape Masking Tape
Masking Tape

Detailers Masking Tape

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MPX Dual Action Polisher

Car Polishing Machine

Renew Renew
Renew

Paint Restorer

Rejuvenate Rejuvenate
Rejuvenate

Pre-Wax Cleanser

Microfibre Spot Pad - (Pack of 2) Microfibre Spot Pad - (Pack of 2)
Microfibre Spot Pad - (Pack of 2)

Microfibre Aplicator

One Step One Step
One Step

Single-Stage Car Polish

Pad Cleaning Brush Pad Cleaning Brush
Pad Cleaning Brush

Pad Cleaning Brush

Pad Prime Pad Prime
Pad Prime

Pad Lubricant

Polish Pads Polish Pads
Polish Pads

Microfibre Polishing Pads

Pro Polish Bottle Pro Polish Bottle
Pro Polish Bottle

Ergonomic Polish Bottle

Pro Compound Kit Pro Compound Kit
Pro Compound Kit

Machine Polishing Kit

Revitalise No:1 Revitalise No:1
Revitalise No:1

Restoring Compound

Revitalise No:2 Revitalise No:2
Revitalise No:2

Polishing Compound

Revitalise No:3 Revitalise No:3
Revitalise No:3

Refining Compound

Revitalise Pads Revitalise Pads
Revitalise Pads

Machine Polishing Pads

Revitalise Spot Pads Revitalise Spot Pads
Revitalise Spot Pads

Polishing Pads

Revitalise System V2 Revitalise System V2
Revitalise System V2

Machine Polishing Kit

Tripple Tripple
Tripple

Cleaner Wax (All In One Car Polish)

Swirl Spotter Swirl Spotter
Swirl Spotter

Detailing Light

Swirl Seeker Swirl Seeker
Swirl Seeker

Detailing Light

Speed Shine Kit Speed Shine Kit
Speed Shine Kit

Detailing Kit

Work Cloth - (Pack of 3) Work Cloth - (Pack of 3)
Work Cloth - (Pack of 3)

Microfibre Cloth