Polishing Machines
The tool that does the correcting. A dual action polisher removes swirls, light scratches and oxidation faster and more evenly than working by hand, and it's the machine we recommend for your first paint correction.
Dual action, rotary or forced rotation?
A dual action (DA) polisher spins the pad and moves it in an orbit at the same time. That random motion spreads the heat and makes it hard to burn through paint, which is why a DA suits most people polishing their own car. A rotary spins the pad on a fixed axis. It cuts fastest but builds heat fast and leaves holograms if you haven't used one before. A forced rotation machine sits between the two. We stock dual action machines because they give you real correction with the smallest margin for error.
Orbit size: 8 mm or 15 mm
The orbit, or throw, is how far the pad moves off centre. The Maxshine M8S V2 has an 8 mm orbit and a 1000 W motor with six speeds from 2,500 to 6,500 OPM. It's compact and easy to control, and it suits paint enhancement, one-step polishing and finishing. The Maxshine M15 Pro V2 has a 15 mm orbit, so each pass covers more paint and corrects faster on flat panels like bonnets, roofs and doors.
Backing plates and pad size
Your pad size follows the backing plate. The M8S/M8 backing plate comes in 5-inch and 6-inch and fits most DAs with a 5/16"-24 spindle thread. The long-throw backing plate is balanced for the M15 and M21. A larger plate covers flat panels faster. A smaller one gets into curves, pillars and bumpers.
Which one should you start with?
If this is your first machine, start with the M8S V2. It's forgiving and it finishes well. If you've polished before and want faster correction, step up to the M15 Pro. Either way, the machine only supplies the movement. Pair it with the right polishing compound and polishing pads, or get the lot in one of our polishing kits.