i think its this one I stuggled to find it www.buffdaddy.com/files/1519584/uploaded/KBM-Kevin%20Brown%20Method-Machine%20Stroke%20-%20How%20It%20Affects%20Sanding%20and%20Polishing%20Performance.pdf
I bought this item the week before you reviewed it and I think you hit the nail on the head! Great tool for a weekend warrior to go with my DAS6Pro+. £94 with free delivery is a great price by In2detailing. Machine works well, plenty of power and feels well balanced.
Another excellent review of a tool that doesn't have the status of a revered and expensive tool but delivers bucket loads of performance and included accessories for a great price
I just got the bundle DAS6 Pro+ 15mm and the mini DA from In2Detailing for £199. Great value and a real bargain at this price. Delivered to Cyprus for 6 days. Thanks for the video John!
I have the Griot’s Garage Mini 3” Polisher that works very well on tight areas. But I also use it to spread paste wax with a black pad when applying Collinite 915. The size of the pad fits right into the pot! Not sure if anyone else uses a mini like that, but it works great for wax application.
I also have a cost-effective polishing machine, but it is a large foam pads, orbit 15mm,relatively small backing plate polishing and waxing faster, simpler.
Back in stock so I have ordered one. Have to wait until February to pick it up which gives me time to think of the pads to buy. I will,probably go for the Flex ones you recommended or maybe the Lake Country Mini pads.
Thanks Jon. It’s on the list to join my Vertool Forced Drive polisher so timing of the review is great. Looking at the shape of my cars I think it will come in useful
John could you do a video explaining the advantages and disadvantages of open and closed cell pads the polishes that might work best with them water based oil based etc. It would be good to have your thoughts and experience on it.
Forensic Detailing Channel Cheers for the reply John. One more cheeky request when doing the pad review can you see if you can get some autobrite direct correct it pads and try them. I’d be interested on what you think of them. Cheers again
While Rupes and Flex seem to maintain their distance in the FR and LT markets, it seems that the gap is closer or sometimes even surpassed in the Mini market from this particular reviewed offering, Griot's and especially the ADAMS Swirl Killer Mini
I've been waiting for you to review this tool jon.super, outstanding review mate.that tool is going to be my next purchase to complete my detailing arsenal.im going to wait untill you do the pad review untill I buy it,gives me time to save the money up to get it.and I can buy the correct pads.keep up the great work mate!!!!!!.
Is the Shine Mate mini polisher worth buying? I’m not running a detailing business just want to work on my own cars. I really appreciate your videos and advice. Thank you 🙏🏼
Hi Jon Another great review 👍🏼 Been using this machine for 6mths+ & I have to say I am very impressed on every level. Great entry point but makes me think is the extra expense really worth it when it comes to replacing. Looking to restock pads & was just looking to confirm your views on the hex logic couldn’t make it out in the video. Also I’d like to add that Imran needs to find us a iBrid Nano alternative 👌🏼
i think the smaller hex are 4 inch right. they might be a little bit too big for this 3 inch plate. also the flat wall hex logics can just about cope with the smaller throw DA's. but Im not so sure about long throws. so if you are using a 15 mill throw mains teamed up with this I would check out the buff and shine uro tec pads from in2detailing. Or perhaps the rupes pads. I have not had a chance to play with all the cone pads yet for the pad review though but those are solid shouts either way.
Superb video as ever! Thank you. I’ll invest in one as I have a Vertool Das 21 so need a smaller machine. Rupes and Flex too expensive for me as I’m not full time. Again, super video. 💪🏼👍🏼😀
That price is amazing. If that had been around last year I’d have definitely got that instead of my Rupes 75e. Saying that, I find I use it much more than I expected to so am glad I got the Rupes. I think the correction abilities of these cheaper versions are pretty much the same as the premium ones, so are a bargain. I would expect a longer life from the premium offerings.
@@ForensicDetailing Io ho la stessa lucidatrice SPTA, come la giri giri è identica a IN2DETAILING, la mia ha in dotazione anche il platorello da 100mm. Una domanda, posso usare un tampone da 125 mm sul platorello da 100 mm? Sei molto simpatico e seguo volentieri i tuoi video. Un caloroso saluto from Italy
thanks tim, definetly these tools would be cool for headlights although Id personally prefer a compact rotary for that. because I can polish more accuretly right to the edges and I also have the option of using the tiny 35 mill plate because headlight shapes can be a bit wierd. but yer the mini DA's still most times very good for headlights.
Great review of this bang for buck mini da mate, it may have some minor issues over the more expensive Flex and Rupes but at that price.... Its unbeatable, l used my Flex xfe 7-12-80 for the first time on Saturday Jeez straight away l thought it was very heavy considering its size and that stupid switch on a £300 tool, also l wasn't that impressed with the actual bulk/girth, it doesn't taper down like its big brother the xfe 7-15 - 150.... To be honest l only got the Flex because l have its big brother if not l would have saved myself £205 and gone with the In2detaling one, again your enthusiasm is what your channel is all about mate, looking to the pad review trilogy coz that topic surely can't be covered in one video
Loving the videos! Learned a lot. Just bought the Sonax Pefect Finish and green pads off the back of watching some of the older videos. It’s working an absolute dream! Question, the yellow Korean microfibres! I’ve done front bumper, bonnet and front wings so far, I moved onto the door today and the microfibre is starting to squeak and drag a little when removing the polish residue, is that a good sign to start using a new one? Cheers and thank you for the hard work on your channel 😄👍✅✅
Seems a good review Jon all i can say is i had the vertool version of this and from what i thought was god awful was actually down to a faulty machine. I have since replaced mine with the AD das3 which is a fantastic little machine but it is only for now as i love the shinemate range and i am currently waiting for that their 3" machine the ex603 to come back in stock, anyway im waffling great video, great review, great work!
Remember my comment on Patreon about there being one thing you will think isn’t very good? I was referring to the awful on/off switch that is in a rubbish place.
I do Jon :) I was looking at it trying to figure it out. I thought it was gonna be the more rumbly feel to the tool. the switch thing didnt occur to me but yer maybe on the top is the better place.
Has any of you taken apart this damn thing? I keep reading online about the "grease change" on the DAs to make them run smoother. I want to try that but I can't take off the plastic on the top.
Hi i do watch all your vids just interested in doing my own car the cheap tools are very interesting im thinking of buying a hyet 6" about 60 pounds on ebay its the pads that are confusing just in colour range need decent pads but not the Chinese ones that are 10 for a fiver thanks as ive said love the vids at least your uk based and i can buy what you are reviewing
John i love your vids so don't take this the wrong way but do you record in 720p and export in 1080p? or you film in 1080p? i always find your resolution a little lacking
no its good mate. Im always looking for advice in this. I record in 720p. and render to 1080p. one thing with my camera is when I use auto or semi auto settings the light balance and some of the auto features seem to mess with the image quality. Ive started shooting in full manual and the footage looks a bit better. although saying that any video where Im say 3-4 meters away from the camera always looks a bit rubbish.. but footage close to the camera can look really good. I think it might be due to the kit lens and low light operation or something.. Im really not sure but its a pretty cheap DSLR..
I hear ya, 90% of cameras in auto mode will make the wrong decision 99% of the time, have you ever thought of using a gopro to record? used in the correct way with a external mic plugged in can yield some great results, one thing i like about using a gopro is there is no focus as in its always in focus so it don't matter if you come in or out or pick the camera up and point it at swirling on a panel it's always focused, you can record in 2k resolution and the export to 1080p or stick to the 2k format and would take your videos to the next level watch this video ua-cam.com/video/2YEePcJZcFI/v-deo.html has a part 2 also about ideal camera settings and basic colour grading (which you may not need as your predominantly in your garage) i found it really useful as even gopros auto mode can sometimes go wrong, personally i wouldn't bother with 720p i shoot in 2k most of the time and export in 1080p, i would shoot 4k if it wasn't some memory hungry and so labour intensive for the computer to edit, cheers Alex
thanks buddy I am watching this now. go pro is the next thing I want to get.. one I can put an external mic on for in car shooting and also shooting like POV and clip on to the lance for funky shots and stuff. which go pro is the one to go for? At some point I might get a better camera as well although Im sure most of the quality issues are more to do with me not having a clue abuot this :)
well the latest and greatest is the hero 6, but quite frankly the hero 5 is more than you need it records all the way to 4k with good frame rate options you can find a hero 5 second hand for £200 and that'll probably be a kit with some accessories and stuff here's a vid on connecting a mic, you can choose a directional one like in the video but a lapel mic would probably work well for you, good luck ua-cam.com/video/Ao14TUpVJzw/v-deo.html
What you think about the vertool force drive polisher.. as im soneone who needs good tools to compete with professional but not got the budget as I've only been correcting for a year. But am getting a lot of people asking me to correct there cars..pls help!
Thanks so much for al the videos. New to detailing and you’ve managed to take out most of the mystique and voodoo! V much subscribed. One question the red DAS6 pro at in2detailing and the blue das6 pro at cleanyiourcar........are they the same machine performance wise?
Hi John, if I could only afford one machine purely to use on my own car should I go for a machine which can use a 3 inch backing plate and smaller so I can cover all the areas on my car?Is a 4 inch pad ok for larger surface areas? I was thinking of buying a Shinemate EP803 as it it comes with so many accessories . Do you think this will be ok? Other than duration is there any other advantages of a bigger machine with a larger pad and do you think I will struggle on larger areas with a 4 inch pad? Many thanks. Steve
Jon, it looks a knock off on the Rupes 3” mini. That’s what I though it was and remember you did a comparison between a Rupes and a Flex recently, so I though it odd you were doing another vid on the Rupes.
yo gabor, sup mate. those are flex 160 ml pads. the foam ones come in 4 grade. green corse heavy cut spider like pads. purple medium. orange polishing, red finishing. available in 160 140 80 and 40 mm (so can use with 150ml 125 75 35 ml plates). which also ties in with the flex m14 rotary backing plate system. flat face pads, slight curve out on them so they can be used on DA's and forced rotation although they are sweet on the rotary.
In my world, most cars are from the A,B, catefory of cars....such as SMART, VW POLO, VW GOLF...e.t.c.....and very low of large SUV, big tracks etsc...so these toll are idea for smaller cars fos a, pillar, b pillar, and bumpers...........even i have das 6 pro plus 21mm, i think it is very large throw for those cars maybe i sould a a 155mmthrow machine
Hey Maciej.. Autoglanz trade acid wheel cleaner. just try and keep it away from the brake components and paintwork.. use it quickly and rinse it all off.. its pretty strong stuff so be carefull but its not like lethal strong.
1:5 mate heres the directions from AG.. be carefull with this stuff.. Its very cool on filthy messed up neglected alloys.. dont let it dry, rubber gloves and little safety glasses always good with acids (although its not that bad specially at 5:1 but ya know pays to be sensible).. spray on work it rinse off. ideally wheels off if you can. Shake well before use. Dilute with water depending on soiling levels. Pre rinse wheels before applying product to ensure all loose soiling is removed. Spray directly onto the area to be cleaned and leave to soak for a few moments. Agitate with a wheel brush if desired/needed Rinse thoroughly with high pressure wash ensuring all product is removed. Dilution Rates: Lightly soiled wheels - 10:1 - 5:1 Heavily soiled wheels - 5:1 - Neat Not for use on sensitive wheel finishes like diamond cut, chrome or polished wheels.
budget wise yes.. but the das6 pro doesnt have the ability to cut as rapidly as the long throws. plus swapping plates every time you need a mini is a major pain.. yes you might be able to swallow doing that if your polishing once a year perhaps.. or live with it etc.. ideally though you would have your main 15 ml throw polisher set with a 5.5 inch pad and then the mini ready to roll with a 80ml pad...
you would buy this to pair up with a long throw that doesnt support small plates. Im not sure If I would buy a DAs6 pro instead of this and run 3 1/2 inch plates on that.. but you could do. the DAs6 pro is like the one you can buy which can support a range of plates if you want one tool. but its too much of a pain to swap plates really. but I guess if its one car a year you can swallow that and just swap them.
Recently bought one of these, can’t fault it at all. Have you tried the long throw CoCraft polisher? Under £90 for a 21mm throw machine and with a 5 year guarantee.
I know this is an old lost now, but can anyone tell me why you couldnt just put a 5 inch plate on this and have this as your only DA? Let's be honest, nobody except pro detailers or those with too much money wants to fork out for 2 or 3 different machines if they dont have to.
I think you would be better using a normal DA that supports a smaller plate than a smaller DA that does not support a larger one.. just my thoughts.. because the larger machine will have been built to cope with the extra demand of the larger plate and pad. Also this mini machine has a counter balance for the OEM small plate.. If you put a big plate in you will be doing 80% of your polishing with a larger plate that is not balanced properly and you will get more vibration... this is just a brain dump.
@@ForensicDetailing Hi Jon, thanks for the reply mate. As you can tell, I am just getting into the whole machine polishing thing now, having done it all by hand before. I will take your advice on the bigger machine I reckon. Not entirely sure which I'm gonna go for just yet. I know you recommend the DAS 6 pro as the best for newbies, but I'm just debating whether the missus will kill me for spending £160+ (factoring pads and polish) for something I will likely use once every 6 months to begin with. In time I'm going to go to either the Auto Finesse or Slims detailing academy and go through the proper training as I wouldnt mind setting up as a weekend detailer to start with.
its prolly out of stock it will pop up on again in a week or so when more are in.. have a word with in2detailing on facebook they can let you know when more will be available mate.
That's the power of a positive review from you Jon. I have maxxed out my new kit budget for this month so I can wait a while. Different computer...different log in name. Interesting!
cobretti350 I had the same issue when I was looking to buy the week before the review. It just disappeared from their website so I enquired when they’d be back in stock and it simply reappeared! Might be worth contacting them direct to check stock levels.
IMHO all "mini" polisher will vibrate a lot more than full size ones, because 1. they will have less inertia (which helps with stabilization), 2. the pad will have less resistance against sideway turns, and 3. the way you're holding them won't help the situation either
bob its a free spinning DA that Im running up and down a curved channel.. any free spinning DA can and will stall under certain circumstances its not a problem. what you dont want is it to be too prone to stall and generally they can be on the larger throw bigger machines where the plate rubs over the shroud as part of the design. these mini tools the plates dont butt up against the shroud because theres generally less pressure or wear on the bearings due to the fact the supported 3 inch plate is smaller (less leverage on the bearing). peeps panic about stall and think if the plate stops spinning for a second its a problem.. it isnt its part of how these machines work.
Have i missed the link to the Kevin Brown article?
i think its this one I stuggled to find it
www.buffdaddy.com/files/1519584/uploaded/KBM-Kevin%20Brown%20Method-Machine%20Stroke%20-%20How%20It%20Affects%20Sanding%20and%20Polishing%20Performance.pdf
@@ForensicDetailing cheers. He's an insightful guy
@@ForensicDetailing I have the same machine and it gets hot quite fast. do you have the same issue?
I bought this item the week before you reviewed it and I think you hit the nail on the head! Great tool for a weekend warrior to go with my DAS6Pro+. £94 with free delivery is a great price by In2detailing.
Machine works well, plenty of power and feels well balanced.
Another excellent review of a tool that doesn't have the status of a revered and expensive tool but delivers bucket loads of performance and included accessories for a great price
I just got the bundle DAS6 Pro+ 15mm and the mini DA from In2Detailing for £199. Great value and a real bargain at this price. Delivered to Cyprus for 6 days. Thanks for the video John!
Sounds like a good option for those that need the flexibility of the smaller tools. Very informative as ever Jon. Thanks.
This is the same machine as the SPTA mini polisher.
I have the Griot’s Garage Mini 3” Polisher that works very well on tight areas. But I also use it to spread paste wax with a black pad when applying Collinite 915. The size of the pad fits right into the pot! Not sure if anyone else uses a mini like that, but it works great for wax application.
I also have a cost-effective polishing machine, but it is a large foam pads, orbit 15mm,relatively small backing plate polishing and waxing faster, simpler.
They work real well polishing chrome wells and trim .
Back in stock so I have ordered one. Have to wait until February to pick it up which gives me time to think of the pads to buy. I will,probably go for the Flex ones you recommended or maybe the Lake Country Mini pads.
Thanks Jon. It’s on the list to join my Vertool Forced Drive polisher so timing of the review is great. Looking at the shape of my cars I think it will come in useful
As always Jon very informative and very interesting keep up the good work 😀😃
Thankyou. just purchased one
That's a very good price! Great review!
I’m watching this from by the pool in Gran Canaria 😅🥤☀️
John could you do a video explaining the advantages and disadvantages of open and closed cell pads the polishes that might work best with them water based oil based etc. It would be good to have your thoughts and experience on it.
will try and cover this in the pad video.
Forensic Detailing Channel Cheers for the reply John. One more cheeky request when doing the pad review can you see if you can get some autobrite direct correct it pads and try them. I’d be interested on what you think of them. Cheers again
Just doing a quick google and this polisher appears on AliExpress. £70 delivered in 🇬🇧 👍🏼😁👍🏼
While Rupes and Flex seem to maintain their distance in the FR and LT markets, it seems that the gap is closer or sometimes even surpassed in the Mini market from this particular reviewed offering, Griot's and especially the ADAMS Swirl Killer Mini
I've been waiting for you to review this tool jon.super, outstanding review mate.that tool is going to be my next purchase to complete my detailing arsenal.im going to wait untill you do the pad review untill I buy it,gives me time to save the money up to get it.and I can buy the correct pads.keep up the great work mate!!!!!!.
Is the Shine Mate mini polisher worth buying? I’m not running a detailing business just want to work on my own cars. I really appreciate your videos and advice. Thank you 🙏🏼
They all half decent. But got with this or vertool if your gonna go cheap
Hi Jon
Another great review 👍🏼
Been using this machine for 6mths+ & I have to say I am very impressed on every level. Great entry point but makes me think is the extra expense really worth it when it comes to replacing. Looking to restock pads & was just looking to confirm your views on the hex logic couldn’t make it out in the video.
Also I’d like to add that Imran needs to find us a iBrid Nano alternative 👌🏼
ibrid nano alternative.... there could be something brewing in the deep deep mirky waters..... who knows
Forensic Detailing Channel 🤣 sounds good
What was the thoughts on the hex logic 3” pads?
i think the smaller hex are 4 inch right. they might be a little bit too big for this 3 inch plate. also the flat wall hex logics can just about cope with the smaller throw DA's. but Im not so sure about long throws. so if you are using a 15 mill throw mains teamed up with this I would check out the buff and shine uro tec pads from in2detailing. Or perhaps the rupes pads. I have not had a chance to play with all the cone pads yet for the pad review though but those are solid shouts either way.
Forensic Detailing Channel thank you Jon your opinion is very much appreciated 👌🏼👍🏼
Superb video as ever! Thank you. I’ll invest in one as I have a Vertool Das 21 so need a smaller machine. Rupes and Flex too expensive for me as I’m not full time. Again, super video. 💪🏼👍🏼😀
That price is amazing. If that had been around last year I’d have definitely got that instead of my Rupes 75e. Saying that, I find I use it much more than I expected to so am glad I got the Rupes. I think the correction abilities of these cheaper versions are pretty much the same as the premium ones, so are a bargain. I would expect a longer life from the premium offerings.
This polisher is the same as SPTA of course under the name of IN2DETAILING. Kind regards
I don't think he sells this anymore he has 2 new ones that come from China but they are not spta made.
@@ForensicDetailing Io ho la stessa lucidatrice SPTA, come la giri giri è identica a IN2DETAILING, la mia ha in dotazione anche il platorello da 100mm. Una domanda, posso usare un tampone da 125 mm sul platorello da 100 mm? Sei molto simpatico e seguo volentieri i tuoi video. Un caloroso saluto from Italy
Great vid. These would be ideal for headlight restoration too.
thanks tim, definetly these tools would be cool for headlights although Id personally prefer a compact rotary for that. because I can polish more accuretly right to the edges and I also have the option of using the tiny 35 mill plate because headlight shapes can be a bit wierd. but yer the mini DA's still most times very good for headlights.
@@ForensicDetailing I didn't think about a small rotary, that could be really handy. Thanks Jon
Great review of this bang for buck mini da mate, it may have some minor issues over the more expensive Flex and Rupes but at that price.... Its unbeatable, l used my Flex xfe 7-12-80 for the first time on Saturday Jeez straight away l thought it was very heavy considering its size and that stupid switch on a £300 tool, also l wasn't that impressed with the actual bulk/girth, it doesn't taper down like its big brother the xfe 7-15 - 150.... To be honest l only got the Flex because l have its big brother if not l would have saved myself £205 and gone with the In2detaling one, again your enthusiasm is what your channel is all about mate, looking to the pad review trilogy coz that topic surely can't be covered in one video
Loving the videos! Learned a lot. Just bought the Sonax Pefect Finish and green pads off the back of watching some of the older videos. It’s working an absolute dream!
Question, the yellow Korean microfibres! I’ve done front bumper, bonnet and front wings so far, I moved onto the door today and the microfibre is starting to squeak and drag a little when removing the polish residue, is that a good sign to start using a new one?
Cheers and thank you for the hard work on your channel 😄👍✅✅
I was surprised that you didn't mention the Vertool force (direct mechanical) drive as a pairing?
Seems a good review Jon all i can say is i had the vertool version of this and from what i thought was god awful was actually down to a faulty machine. I have since replaced mine with the AD das3 which is a fantastic little machine but it is only for now as i love the shinemate range and i am currently waiting for that their 3" machine the ex603 to come back in stock, anyway im waffling great video, great review, great work!
If you have a AD das3, then you already have a shinemate ex 603!
@@dejedejsson i know the machine is identical im just very fussy and like all the same brand, the rest of my polishers are all shinemate
Remember my comment on Patreon about there being one thing you will think isn’t very good? I was referring to the awful on/off switch that is in a rubbish place.
I do Jon :) I was looking at it trying to figure it out. I thought it was gonna be the more rumbly feel to the tool. the switch thing didnt occur to me but yer maybe on the top is the better place.
Thanks
I’m looking at a mini/small Da polisher but I’m just stuck between the rupes bit pricey and this one.
Has any of you taken apart this damn thing?
I keep reading online about the "grease change" on the DAs to make them run smoother. I want to try that but I can't take off the plastic on the top.
Seems to be a run on mini polishers! This one still out of stock and now the Cleanyourcar Vertool 12E is out of stock too.
Hi i do watch all your vids just interested in doing my own car the cheap tools are very interesting im thinking of buying a hyet 6" about 60 pounds on ebay its the pads that are confusing just in colour range need decent pads but not the Chinese ones that are 10 for a fiver thanks as ive said love the vids at least your uk based and i can buy what you are reviewing
Can I use this to do my own car, once a year or whatever?
John i love your vids so don't take this the wrong way but do you record in 720p and export in 1080p? or you film in 1080p? i always find your resolution a little lacking
no its good mate. Im always looking for advice in this. I record in 720p. and render to 1080p. one thing with my camera is when I use auto or semi auto settings the light balance and some of the auto features seem to mess with the image quality. Ive started shooting in full manual and the footage looks a bit better. although saying that any video where Im say 3-4 meters away from the camera always looks a bit rubbish.. but footage close to the camera can look really good. I think it might be due to the kit lens and low light operation or something.. Im really not sure but its a pretty cheap DSLR..
I hear ya, 90% of cameras in auto mode will make the wrong decision 99% of the time, have you ever thought of using a gopro to record? used in the correct way with a external mic plugged in can yield some great results, one thing i like about using a gopro is there is no focus as in its always in focus so it don't matter if you come in or out or pick the camera up and point it at swirling on a panel it's always focused, you can record in 2k resolution and the export to 1080p or stick to the 2k format and would take your videos to the next level watch this video ua-cam.com/video/2YEePcJZcFI/v-deo.html has a part 2 also about ideal camera settings and basic colour grading (which you may not need as your predominantly in your garage) i found it really useful as even gopros auto mode can sometimes go wrong, personally i wouldn't bother with 720p i shoot in 2k most of the time and export in 1080p, i would shoot 4k if it wasn't some memory hungry and so labour intensive for the computer to edit, cheers Alex
thanks buddy I am watching this now. go pro is the next thing I want to get.. one I can put an external mic on for in car shooting and also shooting like POV and clip on to the lance for funky shots and stuff.
which go pro is the one to go for?
At some point I might get a better camera as well although Im sure most of the quality issues are more to do with me not having a clue abuot this :)
well the latest and greatest is the hero 6, but quite frankly the hero 5 is more than you need it records all the way to 4k with good frame rate options you can find a hero 5 second hand for £200 and that'll probably be a kit with some accessories and stuff here's a vid on connecting a mic, you can choose a directional one like in the video but a lapel mic would probably work well for you, good luck ua-cam.com/video/Ao14TUpVJzw/v-deo.html
What you think about the vertool force drive polisher.. as im soneone who needs good tools to compete with professional but not got the budget as I've only been correcting for a year. But am getting a lot of people asking me to correct there cars..pls help!
Thanks so much for al the videos. New to detailing and you’ve managed to take out most of the mystique and voodoo! V much subscribed.
One question the red DAS6 pro at in2detailing and the blue das6 pro at cleanyiourcar........are they the same machine performance wise?
pretty much although in2d3etailing stock the latest 900w motor iteration.. but its not that important
thanks as well neil for the kind words sorry
Hi John, if I could only afford one machine purely to use on my own car should I go for a machine which can use a 3 inch backing plate and smaller so I can cover all the areas on my car?Is a 4 inch pad ok for larger surface areas? I was thinking of buying a Shinemate EP803 as it it comes with so many accessories . Do you think this will be ok? Other than duration is there any other advantages of a bigger machine with a larger pad and do you think I will struggle on larger areas with a 4 inch pad? Many thanks. Steve
Its the DA8 from in2detailing check out my review of it.
Got spta mini 3" kit for 85 shipped
In the absence of both the In2detailing and the Vertool Mini polishers I have been recommended the Shinemate one. Do you know anything about them?
Ive not used paul sorry but it should be like offering the same thing.. maybe the orbit size is different but that wont be tool much of a problem.
Jon, it looks a knock off on the Rupes 3” mini. That’s what I though it was and remember you did a comparison between a Rupes and a Flex recently, so I though it odd you were doing another vid on the Rupes.
I tend to do the flex and the rupes and then the budget option..
Jon, what size are those huge pads on the table? 7 inches, or possibly even 8?
yo gabor, sup mate. those are flex 160 ml pads. the foam ones come in 4 grade. green corse heavy cut spider like pads. purple medium. orange polishing, red finishing. available in 160 140 80 and 40 mm (so can use with 150ml 125 75 35 ml plates). which also ties in with the flex m14 rotary backing plate system. flat face pads, slight curve out on them so they can be used on DA's and forced rotation although they are sweet on the rotary.
Well, they seemed larger to me. Even though 160 mm is also 6.2 inches. Thanks anyway, and great video, as always.
I'm watching this from my hotel room in Hong Kong 😝
In my world, most cars are from the A,B, catefory of cars....such as SMART, VW POLO, VW GOLF...e.t.c.....and very low of large SUV, big tracks etsc...so these toll are idea for smaller cars fos a, pillar, b pillar, and bumpers...........even i have das 6 pro plus 21mm, i think it is very large throw for those cars maybe i sould a a 155mmthrow machine
Hi. Can you please recommend some very strong acid to clean the alloy wheels? Thank you
Hey Maciej.. Autoglanz trade acid wheel cleaner. just try and keep it away from the brake components and paintwork.. use it quickly and rinse it all off.. its pretty strong stuff so be carefull but its not like lethal strong.
Thank you for the quick reply. I can not find Autoglanz acid anywhere. You mean Autoglanz Alkalloy concertrade ?
not alkalloy mate.. acid wheel cleaner its in the trade valeting section
Hi. I got it today :-)
Do you think 1: 4 with water will be the right dose?
1:5 mate heres the directions from AG.. be carefull with this stuff.. Its very cool on filthy messed up neglected alloys.. dont let it dry, rubber gloves and little safety glasses always good with acids (although its not that bad specially at 5:1 but ya know pays to be sensible).. spray on work it rinse off. ideally wheels off if you can.
Shake well before use.
Dilute with water depending on soiling levels.
Pre rinse wheels before applying product to ensure all loose soiling is removed.
Spray directly onto the area to be cleaned and leave to soak for a few moments.
Agitate with a wheel brush if desired/needed
Rinse thoroughly with high pressure wash ensuring all product is removed.
Dilution Rates:
Lightly soiled wheels - 10:1 - 5:1
Heavily soiled wheels - 5:1 - Neat
Not for use on sensitive wheel finishes like diamond cut, chrome or polished wheels.
would it not be better buying a das 6 pro with a 3 inch backing plate that has a 900w motor plus u have a 5 inch backing plate best off both worlds
budget wise yes.. but the das6 pro doesnt have the ability to cut as rapidly as the long throws. plus swapping plates every time you need a mini is a major pain.. yes you might be able to swallow doing that if your polishing once a year perhaps.. or live with it etc.. ideally though you would have your main 15 ml throw polisher set with a 5.5 inch pad and then the mini ready to roll with a 80ml pad...
But it has only 1mm longer throw than Das 6 pro, a "real" mini has 12mm, buy a Das 6 pro, more machine for the money!
you would buy this to pair up with a long throw that doesnt support small plates. Im not sure If I would buy a DAs6 pro instead of this and run 3 1/2 inch plates on that.. but you could do. the DAs6 pro is like the one you can buy which can support a range of plates if you want one tool. but its too much of a pain to swap plates really. but I guess if its one car a year you can swallow that and just swap them.
I considered this also ; I chose the 3" polisher because of the smaller head. Its easier to see what you're doing because of the lack of the "bump"
Recently bought one of these, can’t fault it at all. Have you tried the long throw CoCraft polisher? Under £90 for a 21mm throw machine and with a 5 year guarantee.
hey lee not tried this mate. sounds like a very good price though and strong guarentee
Got one myself, worth the money for sure. You’re welcome to try mine for review sake (y)
I know this is an old lost now, but can anyone tell me why you couldnt just put a 5 inch plate on this and have this as your only DA?
Let's be honest, nobody except pro detailers or those with too much money wants to fork out for 2 or 3 different machines if they dont have to.
I think you would be better using a normal DA that supports a smaller plate than a smaller DA that does not support a larger one.. just my thoughts.. because the larger machine will have been built to cope with the extra demand of the larger plate and pad. Also this mini machine has a counter balance for the OEM small plate.. If you put a big plate in you will be doing 80% of your polishing with a larger plate that is not balanced properly and you will get more vibration... this is just a brain dump.
@@ForensicDetailing Hi Jon, thanks for the reply mate.
As you can tell, I am just getting into the whole machine polishing thing now, having done it all by hand before.
I will take your advice on the bigger machine I reckon.
Not entirely sure which I'm gonna go for just yet. I know you recommend the DAS 6 pro as the best for newbies, but I'm just debating whether the missus will kill me for spending £160+ (factoring pads and polish) for something I will likely use once every 6 months to begin with.
In time I'm going to go to either the Auto Finesse or Slims detailing academy and go through the proper training as I wouldnt mind setting up as a weekend detailer to start with.
Have you tried the vertool 12e
no mate soz
Can you put a 5 inch backing plate on this
no m8
Forensic Detailing Channel is it because the thread is different?
only supports the plate that comes on it m8 bigger plate means more toqrue requirements etc.. different counter balance weight needed..
That's unfortunate. No sooner do you do the review than they stop listing them.
its prolly out of stock it will pop up on again in a week or so when more are in.. have a word with in2detailing on facebook they can let you know when more will be available mate.
That's the power of a positive review from you Jon. I have maxxed out my new kit budget for this month so I can wait a while. Different computer...different log in name. Interesting!
cobretti350
I had the same issue when I was looking to buy the week before the review. It just disappeared from their website so I enquired when they’d be back in stock and it simply reappeared! Might be worth contacting them direct to check stock levels.
@@hoppy1888 . I have noticed that with other items. I have spent way too much this month so I will wait a while before ordering one.
Whoops, still not in stock
Aaaaaaand out of stock !
Frederik ter Horst yep 🙄
Maybe they should have got some in before Jon's review.
This was 8 months ago, and your beard now looks like mine did when I was 16!
Give up on the beard!
cant all be as cool as you...
This is polisher is made by clover. I tried it and it vibrated horribly!!!
IMHO all "mini" polisher will vibrate a lot more than full size ones, because 1. they will have less inertia (which helps with stabilization), 2. the pad will have less resistance against sideway turns, and 3. the way you're holding them won't help the situation either
Not true. I have an Adam's "mini" and it's WAY smoother than this polisher.
You get what you pay for
You can see it stall at the 8min or so mark, yuck
bob its a free spinning DA that Im running up and down a curved channel.. any free spinning DA can and will stall under certain circumstances its not a problem. what you dont want is it to be too prone to stall and generally they can be on the larger throw bigger machines where the plate rubs over the shroud as part of the design. these mini tools the plates dont butt up against the shroud because theres generally less pressure or wear on the bearings due to the fact the supported 3 inch plate is smaller (less leverage on the bearing). peeps panic about stall and think if the plate stops spinning for a second its a problem.. it isnt its part of how these machines work.