Power Polishers Test

June 2008

Polishing your car by hand takes time and effort. A powered buffer can get the bodywork gleaming more quickly and easily, and it often does a superior job. Many oscillate more than 2,000 times a minute, so the polish is being worked far better.

The Test

Results matter more than power – or speed, which can drop when pressure is applied. Points were awarded for comfortable handles and extended leads, along with pad thickness, as thin ones don’t mould around curved panels as easily. We prefer the pads – also known as bonnets – to be secured by tough elastic rather than tie strings, as the latter can loosen with vibration.

Verdict

Halfords’ mains polisher easily takes the top spot. It’s quick, comfortable, easy to use and constructed to a high standard. The Screwfix 87877 is lively, while the RAC-branded MV008 from Argos rivals the winning unit for finish and build quality.

Contacts
Halfords, 0845 7626625, www.halfords.com
Sparkrite (Car parts direct), 01332 290833, www.carparts-direct.co.uk
Sealey, 01284 757500, www.sealey.co.uk
Kinzo, 0800 731 0860
Autocare, 0800 169 1199
Screwfix, 0500 414141, www.screwfix.com
RAC (Argos), 0870 600 3030, www.argos.co.uk

Top 3

1. Halfords 240V Car Polisher
2. Screwfix 87877
3. RAC MV008

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