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This kit is awesome! I had a deep scratch on my brand ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017

This kit is awesome! I had a deep scratch on my brand new truck. The body shops wanted to remove both driver side doors and repaint them for $2100.00. So I took a chance and ordered this kit. I was able to hide the scratch pretty well (especially for someone who doesn't know what they're doing). I knew it wouldn't be perfect but I was willing to take the time to make it as perfect as I can get it.

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Mike D

Good tool, poor pads and liquid.

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018

Machine is great, perfect for DIY. Plenty of power, ergonomic and easy to use.

As for the HexLogic pads and Chemical guys polish, I can not endorse these products. Using a yellow pad with V32/34 I simply could not get good results on my black truck. Very frustrating. The yellow pad ended up falling apart.

Switched to Meg's D300/302 compound and polish, paired with Meg's cutting/finishing microfiber pads and got MUCH better results. Do yourself a favor and just buy the tool, and invest in the Meg's system for the liquid and pads.

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Mike D

Good tool, poor pads and liquid.

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

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UberGeek

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

HUGE THANKS to the Chemical Guys! Wicked products! The Sequoia is almost 8yrs old with 125K miles on it. The paint has been fading and oxidizing badly over the past few years. Its washed regularly, and has been detailed several times. Each detailer the past few years has stated that the paint is gone and the truck would need to be painted in order to restore that shine and new car look. So a few months ago, I purchased the TORQ Tool Company BUF501X 10FX Kit as well as following products:
- Chemical Guys GAP_VKIT_16 V Line Polish and Compound Kit (16 oz) (V32, 34, 36 and V38)
- Chemical Guys BUF_301_16 Polishing and Buffing Pad Conditioner
- Chemical Guys SPI_109_16 Leather Cleaner and Conditioner Complete Leather Care Kit
- Chemical Guys WAC_201_16 Butter Wet Wax (16 oz)

It was a LONG 2 days, but the results speak for themselves. Washed the car with water only, then started in on it. Started with the V32, then V36, then V38, followed by the Butter Wet Wax.

Below are some before and after pictures of the door (Oxidized VS Finished) and the second... Is the difference just between the V38 and Butter Wet Wax steps. You can see how much clearer the reflections are. Amazing.
Next up was the Leather... WOW, night and day difference. The seats were last cleaned about 8mo ago (expensive name brand from auto parts store)... they have never been this clean!
The hood photo... well, the hood was oxidized worst of all and now you can clearly see cloud reflections!!
THANKS Chemical Guys! #customerforlife #lookslikenew

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Johnny

Good tool

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2017

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

In the end after researching polishers until your eyes cross, you just have to pick one. I like this one. The soft starts are good, I don't take issue with the way the power switch and speed buttons work. This has had the cutting power I need when combined with MF pads and M105 and foam with m205. I do like the softer backing plate more for polishing than correcting. The harder backing plate makes quicker work of corrections, but that is the benefits of having both, use the least aggressive of the two until you have a feel for it. Hopefully this thing lasts me a while.

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Bori76

My 2009 Corolla looks better than new. Swirls and scratches gone

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

Just see the photos, before and after shots. My 2009 Toyota Corolla did not even look this shiny when new. Totally happy with the buffer and the products.

Steps I followed

Step 1 Wash at local car wash
Step 2 Clay the car
Step 3 Applied compound 32, 34, 36, in that order one at a time
Step 4 Applied polish 38
Step 5 Finished with Chemical Guys top coat.

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The Last Chemical Guys Product I'll Ever Buy

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

As a professional detailer I've always stayed away from Chemical Guys and their ilk. Their branding, endless gimmicky product line, and enormous advertising department wreaks of a company only interested in the cash grab industry of consumer "detailing."

But I was looking for a DA/RO somewhere between a PC and Rupes in power and quality to do mobile services with so I could leave my Rupes safely in the garage, and the marketing CG does for this polisher is so damn convincing. It has all the bells and whistles you could ever ask for, on paper and in CG youtube videos it really looks like the potential champion polisher for the ~200 range.

It isn't....

1.) It's loud, it makes a constant high pitched "screaming" noise. Makes it a real joy to use for a 10 hour work day.

2.) The vibration is ridiculous, my $40 harbor freight DA has less mechanical vibration then this. It's like the inside if filled with firecrackers and jumping beans.

3.) It's weak, the rotary action with stop pretty much under the machines own weight. It makes paint correction take forever.

4.) The compounds/polishes are dusty garbage. Seriously, just get yourself some Meguires 105.

5.) The pads start to fall apart after about 2/1 cars.

6.) The Torq backing plate fell apart after .7 cars.

I could go on but you get the point.... There are only 3 polishers worth having. Porter Cable, Griot's Garage, and the Rupes.

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it's perfect for my little sisters they love it.plus its something for my mom to Let them do when we are.on the car for a long time

Leery but glad I pulled the trigger!

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

I knew I either wanted this polisher or the 15mm long throw. I was very leery about making the purchase after reading all of the reviews but so far I am glad I decided to. The polisher is well balanced, not too heavy, and has very little vibration. It is not loud at all in my opinion and is very easy to use. With all of the reviews that claim a defective unit I would have bought an extended warranty through Amazon if I had been given the option but that was not available. It comes with a one year warranty according to chemical guys. So far I am very pleased with everything about this polisher.

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ryan tompkins

BUY IT

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

I was worried about how much effort this would take, but it was idiot proof. My car was not in terrible shape, but it had swirl marks, and lots of scratches from a mishandled snow brush. The 32 took out the deeper scratches after two passes, and the 34 handled the rest with ease on a single pass. The 38 was the icing on the cake. The pads hold up well too and are easy to clean. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it was too easy to accidentally change speeds when operating it. More of a nuisance than anything, but still doesn't change my mind about how awesome this is. The only negative side effect is that I now care about where I park the 10yr old family truckster again. Before and after photos. LOOK AT THE CLOUDS!!

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Jr. Iza

Love it so far

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2018

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

Love it so far. Im a beginner. but my car is definitely shinier. Only used once but did not stall or stop once while i was polishing. Great power especially for a beginner and did not burn my paint. I think the compounds and polishes supplied are mediocre though. I will get hot especially if you're doing the whole car at once. just allow to cool. Great handles, i think it's about 5 lbs. not that heavy, long power cord, got rid of heavy swirls using V34, next time will focus on light swirls

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Garrett Y.

Incredible Product at a Great Price

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

I absolutely love this package! It not only has the polisher but also three pads, two backing plates, and four compounds for less than you'd spend on another high quality polisher alone. I have been a professional detailer for years and have used other polishers such as Rupes, Griot's Garage, Meguiar's, and Makita. This polisher is great for a beginner and even good for a professional. Its incredibly safe on paint, however the sacrifice is time. Due to the tighter throw and lesser powered drive it will take a little longer than some others. Overall, it will get the job done and last you a long time.

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shaela Ruiz

Disappointment right out of the box!

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019

Style: TORQ PolisherSize: 9 Piece KitVerified Purchase

What is it with these products always coming out of the box defective? You'd imagine with the price that you're paying the company that they would have better quality assurance on everything leaving their factory. Very disappointed and still havent used it.

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