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 AndyJ
Seasoned Pro  Location: Birmingham Registered: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 5,894 Status: Offline |
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MOPing has become second nature to me these days, so I thought I may as well buy one.The last "which MOP" thread was a few years back so wondered which model/make people are using at the moment. I need something fairly robust, that is to say it won't fall apart under heavy/excesive use. The usual advice/input/abuse all welcome.  ________________________________________ For we are many.PS£ ID: Monkey369 |
 Posted 18th Jul 2010 at 21:01
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astormatt
Regular  Location: malvern, worcs Registered: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 228 Status: Offline |
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If you want something cheap go for a Kestrel/ Cleanyourcar 180 Sim, if you are feeling flush go for a Festool Shinex RAP 150.Makita also got a good rep and is priced between these. ________________________________________ |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2010 at 02:46
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smegal
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
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I really rate the kestrel units especially the one with soft start (really helps reduce sling off). I find the weight reassuring and actually prefer the kestrel unit to the really light ones such as the 3M and Milwaukee machines.I have not tried it but what about this? It's the same price as a kestrel unit and has shitloads of pads etc with it. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2010 at 03:13
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
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this is wht im currently using.Great bit of kit,lightwight,gives hell of a shine and not toooo expensive  |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2010 at 03:30
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astormatt
Regular Location: malvern, worcs Registered: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 228 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Good price for the kit to get you started, but does not advertise speeds, which is not really a big deal but i know somebody who bought something cheap like the above and the speed was something like 2000 rpm on minimum, which is way too quick.All i have heard about the 3M machines are they are light but very loud! ________________________________________ |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2010 at 03:30
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k22wes
Senior User  Location: somerset Registered: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 538 Status: Offline |
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i have the silverline one and its very good for £40ish. it has soft start and variable speed.________________________________________ 205 gti6 white phase 2. |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2010 at 03:53
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AndyJ
Seasoned Pro Location: Birmingham Registered: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 5,894 Status: Offline |
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roland rat wrote: this is wht im currently using. Great bit of kit,lightwight,gives hell of a shine and not toooo expensive  But back on topic, I've only ever used the MOPS at work but apparently they're about 350 notes  Can't see me forking that much out so might take a gander at some of the options above.  ________________________________________ For we are many.PS£ ID: Monkey369 |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2010 at 23:24
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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I use the silverline rotary with soft start myself.________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2010 at 23:30
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stevevac43
Regular  Location: manchester Registered: 03 Jul 2010 Posts: 449 Status: Offline |
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The kestrel is a good one and easy to use. Also maguires do one but a bit dearer |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2010 at 01:20
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russbez
Seasoned Pro  Location: Inverness-Shire Registered: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 7,459 Status: Offline |
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ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhgoogle ftw had no idea what yous were on about emm there a decent price eh! ________________________________________ TEAM HIGH BOOST SUPERCHARGED RALLYEMy Rallye project thread |
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Posted 28th Jul 2010 at 18:35
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blaze wip
Senior User  Location: Hexham Registered: 07 Sep 2009 Posts: 926 Status: Offline |
Post #11
I've just ordered a Meguiars G220 DA which has good reviews and isn't priced too badly.See here  ________________________________________ mechanical_repairs wrote: i feel like giving her a good dry bumming session. |
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Posted 28th Jul 2010 at 19:06
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pugplus!
Seasoned Pro  Location: Pontypool (southwales) Registered: 13 Feb 2009 Posts: 3,379 Status: Offline |
Post #12
blaze wip wrote: i can personally vouch for the meguiras g220 da as ive been using it on my rallye. but i find its better at getting more of a finish than cutting through the paint. its brilliant for de swirling (using the right products) and getting that mirror like finish. my car had been completely flatted back so it needed something with abit more power i used the 3m rotary polisher to cut it back then the g220 to get the finish. (very very good) so good i will be investing in one by far the best mop ive used and only weights around 1.8kg. the speed rating is very good really slow start and goes up to more than enough speed for mopping. very controllable as well but not the cheapest at around £250 with the 3m backing plate. then you have to get pads which are only about £5 each. here is the finish i got using the 3m rotary and the meguiras g220 da:    ________________________________________ Pugplus Peugeot parts specialists!!1000`s & 1000`s of new & used parts in stock International shipment Genuine Peugeot parts suppliers A range of Peugeot's for sale Contact info: Mob:07532066648 (richard) Email: pugplus@hotmail.com |
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Posted 27th Aug 2010 at 21:48
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AndyJ
Seasoned Pro Location: Birmingham Registered: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 5,894 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Must be half decent to do a whole car like that. Am I reading the link wrong or is it priced at £130? Bargain if it's that good.  ________________________________________ For we are many.PS£ ID: Monkey369 |
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Posted 28th Aug 2010 at 23:34
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro  Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
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Posted 29th Aug 2010 at 19:23
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AndyJ
Seasoned Pro Location: Birmingham Registered: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 5,894 Status: Offline |
Post #15
Just a quick update. I've just ordered a chicago pneumatic 8210. They're the mops we've always used at work, so made sense to stick with what I know. Plus, from reading around, they seem to be one of the best on the market.I'll be doing reasonably priced full mops, partial mops, scratch removal, swirl correction etc as soon as I have my stuff together, I'll do a propper thread for this at a later date. Probably the wrong time of yrar to start doing this but still.  ________________________________________ For we are many.PS£ ID: Monkey369 |
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Posted 18th Nov 2010 at 23:57
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rich-6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bottoming out! Registered: 06 May 2007 Posts: 5,306 Status: Offline |
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AndyJ wrote: Just a quick update. I've just ordered a chicago pneumatic 8210. They're the mops we've always used at work, so made sense to stick with what I know. Plus, from reading around, they seem to be one of the best on the market. I'll be doing reasonably priced full mops, partial mops, scratch removal, swirl correction etc as soon as I have my stuff together, I'll do a propper thread for this at a later date. Probably the wrong time of yrar to start doing this but still. Ive used one of them in teh past and i agree they are bloody good, Milwaukee do one which is the same, I've been trying to get one for myself as the ones work provide are the heavy sealey ones and they are shite! ________________________________________  RIP Pete Sims |
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Posted 19th Nov 2010 at 00:10
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #17
Useful thread cheers! ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 19th Nov 2010 at 00:27
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #18
I used a milkwaukee one and liked it but I personally rate the cheap silverline/kestral units. The added weight inspires confidence. For a pro though you want one as light as poss.________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 19th Nov 2010 at 00:30
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AndyJ
Seasoned Pro Location: Birmingham Registered: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 5,894 Status: Offline |
Post #19
Our valetors use mops that are somewhere between an angle grinder and a circular saw, they're f*cking horendous! I suppose you get used to whatever's made available to you.________________________________________ For we are many.PS£ ID: Monkey369 |
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Posted 19th Nov 2010 at 01:08
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
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anyone rate the Halfords one? just that there's one at work if I need one ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 19th Nov 2010 at 01:12
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