I just bought a "cheap" dual action polisher, Northwolf. It's cheap compared to other brands like Torq and ShineMate with a price range starting from 12,000 Pesos.

https://shopee.ph/product/44433503/4...8-1620828900.9

After cleaning the car, I decided to put masking tape around the headlights and taillights, as I am not too confident to use this polisher, and it's my first time so it's better to be safe than sorry.





I used Microtex products.



For step one, I used the blue pad. The car has lots of scratches, courtesy of my father's driver, carwash boys, and cats. I'm planning to visit him this weekend so I better make sure that my car is clean.
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I set the speed of the polisher at its minimum, 2000 RPM. The instructions from Microtex says 1500 but I have concluded that the additional 500 RPM should be safe. I don't have much choice, so it should be safe!
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The polisher is easy to use, no "kick backs". It's a bit heavy, about two kilograms but still easy to use. Considering that it's my first time doing this, I can say that it's a big surprise on how effortlessly I was able to get the hang of it. In fact, I became confident that I started polishing the "eyelids" of the headlights which I planned on doing it by hand.

Here is the result for step one, the scratches are now "hidden". It is still there but barely visible.



I am satisfied with the Northwolf polisher and with Microtex. I'll continue tomorrow and hopefully, I can finish it through step three, or at least, until step two.

Just a note, there's no substitute for a professional. If you are willing to take the risk, then prepare everything and that includes your wallet.
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In my case, I am about to have the hood repainted and everything else that has visible scratches. I can no longer stand seeing the "white sands".

I'd like to add that the seller is very kind to entertain all my questions.

Happy detailing!