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Rockwell ShopSeries 180mm Multi-Function Car Polisher 600W $63.20 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Supercheap Auto

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Rockwell ShopSeries 180mm Multi-Function Car Polisher 600W $63.20 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Supercheap Auto
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Yaren24 on 18/05/2024 - 07:06 supercheapauto.com.au (612 clicks)
Last edited 18/05/2024 - 08:48 by 1 other user

Clearance price for the polisher, just sharing for thoughts, not sure how good it is though.

Product Info
The powerful and versatile Rockwell ShopSeries Multi-Function Car Polisher is a fantastic tool for your garage or workshop, suitable for a variety of applications. Variable power settings with no-load speeds of 1500-6800RPM allow you to use this tool at all stages of the polishing process, from the first polish spread all the way to the final buff. Clever dual action design makes this car buffer suitable for sanding as well, with an easy to install 180mm foam pad that can be swapped out whenever you need. The horizontal D handle on top allows you to maintain control of the powerful 600W motor all times, to ensure that you always get the desired finish from this Rockwell car polisher.

Features
Powerful 600W motor delivers quick and easy results with minimal effort
180mm diameter plate with a massive range of optional accessories available (sold separately)
Variable power settings with no-load speeds of 1500-6800RPM suitable for slower application of polish as well as buffing
Easy to install foam pad makes swapping between applications simple
Dual action design great for sanding and polishing applications
Horizontal 'D' handle for a sturdy grip with maximum control

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Comments

  • neofelis on 18/05/2024 - 07:31
    -2

    What's that black wire thing coming out the end? :/

    • shiny1 on 18/05/2024 - 07:41

      Looks like it's corded, not battery.

    • pinkybrain on 18/05/2024 - 11:45

      What's that black wire thing coming out the end?

      Not sure
      but it does look familiar to all the electrical devices in my house
      with the same black wire thing coming out of the end
      and they only seem work when those black wire thing gets plugged into these white plastic things with holes in them for some unknown reason.

      • WasBargain on 18/05/2024 - 19:32

        You don't use wireless power? How 2024..

  • cozmo on 18/05/2024 - 08:08
    +1

    had mine for at least 4 years… still going strong.. yeah battery would be nice but since i only polish in garage anyway i haven't being compelled to spend the money required to match the power this has in a cordless equivalent

  • Muzeeb on 18/05/2024 - 08:19
    +2

    I have this. Still running after about 8-9 years.

    Pros - cheap and cheerful
    Cons - not well balanced and vibrates badly

    I upgraded to the AutoCosmetica Pro about 5 years ago and the difference is night and day.

    If you plan on doing more than 1 car then get something better.

  • timtam-slam on 18/05/2024 - 08:32
    +1

    I guess. I got an ozito buffer polisher for $35. I'd be happy to replace it with a dual orbit or random orbit sander rather than this single axis model offered here, but they cost heaps more.

  • Nugs on 18/05/2024 - 08:34
    +1

    I have this one which I use for buffing, not applying. hmm covers are on clearance too
    https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/rockwell-shopseries-rock…
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    • WasBargain on 18/05/2024 - 11:22

      Is the one you linked the one you use for applying?

      • Nugs on 18/05/2024 - 14:55
        +1

        Hand application, power buff
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        • WasBargain on 18/05/2024 - 15:06

          Ohh, so the one you linked is for power buffing?

          I'm just wondering if I should buy both.. 😅

  • Omarko on 18/05/2024 - 08:35
    -1

    If you are new to car polishing, dont get this. Spend more and get a dual orbital polisher. It dramatically reduced the chance of you applying too much pressure and burning / damaging the paint.

    I bought a BATOCA battery operated dual orbital for around $140 delivered, comes with 2 batts which is not needed imo. Works perfectly and goes for hours.

    • Muzeeb on 18/05/2024 - 08:38
      +3

      This is a dual action machine

    • SpainKing on 18/05/2024 - 08:54

      Reviews say this is not a rotary polisher (also that pad sizes are 150mm, not 180mm)

    • Soothsayer on 18/05/2024 - 10:35
      +1

      This machine is dual action and is perfect for beginners. It's even better if you change the backing plate to 5" or 5.5" to use smaller pads.

      Source: was a beginner with this machine.

      • WasBargain on 18/05/2024 - 11:17

        Are you still a beginner though? 😅

    • Bretttick on 18/05/2024 - 12:10

      https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-150mm-ca…

      This is a good machine, I've used rupes and this isn't anywhere near. But it's also 10x cheaper.

      For the price I was very impressed

  • Rabzter99 on 18/05/2024 - 12:25

    As per the video review it died
    https://youtu.be/mJEChh9Jcnk?feature=shared

  • Notatightass on 18/05/2024 - 12:34
    +1

    Could anyone shed some light about the pros and cons between these 2, such as design, power and size of the adapter?

    I would have thought the 1200w should be more expensive, but theyre the same price.

    https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-180mm-po…

    https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-150mm-ca…

    Then theres the one below as well. Why is it nore expensive? Than the other 2 when it seems conparable to them.

    https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-150mm-ca…

    Also are they worth it compared to the one in the post? I'll probably only use it a few times a year.

    Thanks

    • WasBargain on 18/05/2024 - 17:21

      Following.

    • Soothsayer on 22/05/2024 - 12:05
      +1

      Sorry this is a late response but hopefully it helps others in the future.

      The two 1200W polishers are rotary polishers, the 720W one is a dual action polisher. A rotary is a "blunt instrument" that can fix severe defects and do it more effectively as it concentrates the power in to one spot. A DA moves in 2 directions so the sideways motion means the power is spread around a large area. Pros use both FYI, they're just two different tools for different tasks.

      As a beginner you want to avoid a rotary polisher (as Omarko mentioned above) as it will burn through car paint very quickly and you would likely cause more damage than you fix if you don't know how to use it. A dual action is "safe" but cannot cut as well as a rotary. You can still do pretty major correction with it by using aggressive pads and cutting compounds if you need to, it will just take far longer.

      Dual action polishers are a more recent thing so your "traditional" polishers from general tool brands (meaning not detailing brands) will often be a rotary, some have come out with battery powered DAs but they're not cheap.

      • Notatightass on 22/05/2024 - 16:52

        Hey, thanks for the info. I did some research in the meantime and thankfully you've confirmed everything I've read. I'm now tossing up a few options and wouldn't mind your opinion if you have the time. Disclaimer, this will be my first time doing anything like this. Just to be safe, I intend to go to a wrecker and buy a cheap panel to practice on before starting.

        Just some info about my requirements and use case. I need to do 3 cars, one which is 24 years old and will require a lot of work, the clear coat is peeling in some sections and some of the paint looks whitish. Another car (2015) whose paint is in decent condition, but has swirl marks everywhere from carwashes. The last cars (2107) paint is probably in the best condition, there are no swirl marks or obvious blemishes, but probably doesn't get washed more than 5 times per year. After the initial, polishing of those cars, I'll likely only use it once a year on each of those cars. I've bought all the clay bars, iron remover, a finishing wax (TW Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Polish & Wax), lubricant and TurtleWax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray.

        I now need to settle on a polishing machine, pads and possibly another cutting solution, for the initial cut, I'm not sure the 2 newer cars would require it, but the older one from what I've read most likely will and may require a wet sand to begin with. I've read Meguiar's Ultimate Compound or Meguiar's Ultimate Car Polish may be ideal for the initial cut, before finishing it off with the TW wax, but I've not looked into this too much.

        In summary they are all around 900-1000w, and are either 8mm or 15mm throw. I've heard longer throw is faster and more effective at cutting, but may be more difficult to to manage around the edges or tight areas such are the pillars. Which is where I've read a smaller throw with a smaller pad(3inch) would help make it more manageable.

        Currently, the DAS6 Pro appears to be the most ideal, short throw (8mm) and comes with a 3 and 5 inch backing plate, which from what I've read should cover all my requirements. The only downside I've come across is that it will take longer than a machine with a longer throw (15mm), but given I won't be doing this on a regular basis, I'm willing to take a bit more time if it is more manageable in tighter areas and edges.

        Meguiar's AutoCosmetica Hornet M15 15mm throw DA ~$300
        https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CXB6M35J/?coliid=I1MPI8TIKT4Y…

        Maxshine M8S 8mm throw DA ~$200
        https://maxshinestore.com.au/products/maxshine-m8s-8mm-1000w…

        Maxshine M8 Pro 8mmm throw DA ~$300
        https://maxshinestore.com.au/products/maxshine-m8-pro-dual-a…

        MAXSHINE SHINEMASTER PRO M15 PRO v2 15mm throw DA ~$300
        https://maxshinestore.com.au/products/maxshine-m15-polisher

        Mint ProTools RO Polisher DAS6-Pro V2 8mm throw RO ~$220
        https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/mint-protools-ro-polisher…

        • Soothsayer on 23/05/2024 - 21:29
          +1

          You've done your research! To be transparent, I'm no pro either, just someone who's practiced a lot on a dozen or so cars.

          First of all, I wouldn't go in with high expectations on the 24yo car, the only fix for peeling clear is to strip and respray really. Correction will help what sounds like the oxidised clear on it and will make the rest look great. Perhaps an opportunity to teach yourself DIY respray…

          Secondly, you will definitely need a more aggressive compound than TW Polish & Wax. It's an all in one which tend to have pretty gentle cutting power, so will take you ages for the first 2 cars. I'd recommend the Megs Ultimate Compound if shopping from SCA, it's the retail version of M105 which is a tried and true, popular cutting compound that's med-high cut. I use M105 and have done some pretty severe corrections with an aggressive pad.

          Thirdly, I'll recommend getting good quality pads (I use and recommend Lake Country CCS and Microfiber). Don't skimp on these, infact I'd say spend less on the machine to get better pads if you're on a budget.

          Regarding the machines, you've pretty much nailed it. A 5" 8mm throw is just right for me. With practice you can still work it in to tight enough spaces, I've only felt like I've needed 3" a handful of times.

          Long throw and higher end machines with better QOL make sense if you're a pro detailing every day where time is money and ergonomics/lower fatigue is important. Unless you're a wannabe pro looking for internet points, who cares if it takes an extra half an hour per car for the average weekend warrior?

          • Notatightass on 23/05/2024 - 22:09

            @Soothsayer: Great, thanks for taking the time to reply! Hey you're a pro compared to me. My experience is limited to watching a handful or videos and reading a few forum posts :)

            Yeh, so I have considered buying a colour matched can to try respraying the roof and bonnet if I can't recover it. Lol, given my zero experience in the task though I likely have to do it more than once, before I can get it decent. Might be a good chance to use the practice panel.

            "Thirdly, I'll recommend getting good quality pads (I use and recommend Lake Country CCS and Microfiber). Don't skimp on these, infact I'd say spend less on the machine to get better pads if you're on a budget." - I have seen this mentioned in a few videos and forums. How important is the compound also?

            • Soothsayer on 24/05/2024 - 16:46
              +1

              @Notatightass: The compound is pretty important. Think of polish/compound as liquid sandpaper (which is what it is) - you want different sandpaper grits depending on the task. You have something which is "high grit", meaning it's a good finisher polish and can do minor/light correction, but if you wanted to correct deep scratches or a car full of holograms then it would take you 10x longer (if at all) "sanding away" than a "lower grit sandpaper", i.e. a cutting compound.

              The specific brand is much of a muchness and differ in other characteristics (dust up etc), basically I'm saying make sure you have a med/heavy grit as well as light grit so you can tackle most jobs. Scholl is another brand I rate and they have charts to easily understand what each compound is meant for.

              It's the same concept with pads. You just want to have light/heavy options to work with. Then you can mix/match pads and compounds depending on the job (i.e. start with med pad + med compound, then try heavy pad + med compound and reassess the defect, etc).

              Really the biggest part of the effectiveness equation are pads + compound/product + technique. The machine is more about ergonomics/efficiency IMO.

              • Notatightass on 24/05/2024 - 19:09

                @Soothsayer: Thanks for such a detailed response, it is very helpful. I made a post on some other forums and have had only a few responses, none of which were this helpful. Some forums posts and videos, echo your sentiments though. They mention to just buy pretty much anything, as long as its not terrible and gaining experience with a certain machine, pad and compound combination, whatever they may be.

                "It's the same concept with pads. You just want to have light/heavy options to work with. Then you can mix/match pads and compounds depending on the job (i.e. start with med pad + med compound, then try heavy pad + med compound and reassess the defect, etc)."
                - This is also exactly what the salesperson told me about finding the right combination. He advised trying the medium pad with a medium compound on a small area and then go from there based on the results.

                I ended up purchasing:

                https://www.waxit.com.au/products/waxit-enthusiast-polishing…

                This video helped me decide:

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4A9LnELgwE

                Some positives are its lightweight (2.2kg), low vibration and 2 yr warranty. According to the video, the vibration is only slightly worse than a $900ish Rupes Bigfoot lhr15, which from what I've gathered, are well known for their low vibration characteristics, which I found to be very impressive and read it may help beginners control it a bit easier. I also find the 2 yr warranty is assuring, given I really hate when items fail somewhat prematurely.

                It cost about $378 after the 10% off first purchase offer. It includes:

                The polisher - Shinemate ex605 with 12mm throw, 5inch plate and rated at 500-750w.
                6 Shinemate pads, which are reviewed well - 2 heavy, 2 medium, 2 finishing.
                4 Scholl compounds - s20, s2 and s30+ all 500ml, with a W6 in 250g.

                If I were to purchase the compounds in a set and the pads as a six pack plus the machine, it would have been about $513 after the 10% off. So not a bad deal, it ends up being about 28% off.

                The DAS6 pro pack for about $340 has similar inclusions, but the ex605 seems to be slightly better quality from what I've gathered. The only downside I feel is the slightly longer throw and incompatibility with a 3" plate, which will likely make it harder to work the smaller areas.

                Lol, I've fallen quite deep into this rabbit hole, from looking at a $60 machine to purchasing this, this happens on occasion.

                • Soothsayer on 26/05/2024 - 11:43

                  @Notatightass: You're welcome mate! I've gained a lot of knowledge from Ozb deals over the years, so happy to give back when I can. Ozb deals/forums can be a surprisingly knowledgeable and unbiased resource!

                  Car detailing in particular has had a boom over the last 10 years, I've also found it frustrating finding consistent info online. There's a lot of questionable marketing by brands, and questionable advice/opinions out there. Seems like there's a new boutique detailing brand popping up every month hawking the same stuff.

                  That's a great kit, I would have been over the moon with that when starting out. That's way better than most beginners start out with. I started on a Rockwell machine and slowly built up buying pads/polishes/compounds/finishes over time, probably spent more overall than a kit but it was a good learning experience.

                  I have all 3 of those Scholl compounds and highly rate them. Didn't know they did LSP now so W6 is one I might check out.

                  If you haven't used it, you could return the TW Polish & Wax combo for a bit more $ back, as you basically have the same thing now in 2 separate products (but better).

                  • Notatightass on 27/05/2024 - 00:31

                    @Soothsayer: Not that I'm complaining, but this thread had turned into a bit of a forum post, so maybe it'll help someone else also.

                    I also wanted to do it on the cheap, but I usually regret it and everywhere I've read, including your input, it's recommended to get good compound and pads, which would have cost quite a bit, so I figured why not just get the package for $100 or so more with the better polisher.

                    Returning the TW Polish & Wax is not a bad idea, but I bought them online and I'd have to pay for return postage, so I might be better off just keeping them. Also, then I can try the waxes on different cars to experiment. The two Mazdas, a 3 and a 6 (2015 and 2017 respectively) are both the same colour from the factory, so it should be interesting to see how the Scholl compares to TW.

                    The car with the beat up paint job is a 2000 wrx in blue, which I've neglected for a few years, so that'll be fun to experiment and learn on. The bonnet and the roof are a bit messed up, but the rest of the panels are fine, paint wise, they just need a thorough wash. If I really mess it up, I might try learning to respray those two panels and if it ends up hideous, I've resigned to get it done professionally. That's my "hobby" car, so to speak, so it only gets taken out a few times a month if that. Lol, that car needs so much work, I have to change the steering rack and associated parts, sway bars, head unit, coilovers. I bought all the parts, just need to stick them on over the next few weeks.

                    There's also a Lexus but that's only 15 months old, always kept undercover and is cleaned weekly, so I'm not even sure if that's worth waxing.

  • Sheep Whisperer on 18/05/2024 - 14:23

    I have mine also for 9+yrs, but some time in 2020 the Velcro pad had come off the base, I didn’t get around to fixing it. Went back to a tool pro 8” brushless, non-dual action because I’m an adult.

    For someone starting out, or someone with a basic buffer, it’s a great item. For someone that already has a DA buffer get the next level up.

    • Signet on 18/05/2024 - 15:36

      So a rotary is a step up from a DA?

      • Muzeeb on 18/05/2024 - 16:38
        +2

        A rotary in the correct hands shits all over a dual action.

        Not many people these days have the correct hands.

    • WasBargain on 18/05/2024 - 18:33

      Is this a basic buffer? Thanks.

      • Sheep Whisperer on 22/05/2024 - 04:46

        That's for delayed learners.

        • WasBargain on 22/05/2024 - 04:47

          Sounds like me because I don't understand the reference.. 😅

          I bought both anyway.. 🤣

          Edit: Wait, no. I bought the 150mm $100 one.

          • Sheep Whisperer on 22/05/2024 - 04:49
            +1

            @WasBargain: Happy polishing, just don't polish the paint away :)

            • WasBargain on 22/05/2024 - 04:51

              @Sheep Whisperer: I have a sitting car that could use a new paint job.. 😅 Actually, it just needs to get picked up and towed.. 🤣 But I'll be having a fun weekend for sure. 👌🏼

              I don't want to waste my good product though, can you recommend anything dirt cheap to test the polishers out with?

              • Sheep Whisperer on 22/05/2024 - 05:15
                +1

                @WasBargain: SCA liquid polish, will suffice for a cheap trainer polish. Don't mind Nufinish when on sale, even though it's a sealant. That cuts the work down on decent paint.

  • djevoultion on 18/05/2024 - 19:45

    Can this be used to polish porcelain tiles ?

  • calcom21 on 18/05/2024 - 19:50

    Drill polisher vs this one?

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