Technical term

Dual action (DA)

Dual-action polishers combine oscillating and rotating movement. This makes them easier to control and less prone to holograms than pure rotary machines.

Machines & polishing technique

What does Dual action (DA) mean?

Dual-action polishers combine oscillating and rotating movement. This makes them easier to control and less prone to holograms than pure rotary machines.

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Machines & polishing technique

Dual-action polisher

A dual-action polisher uses an oscillating movement and is particularly suitable for controlled paint correction with a low risk of holograms.

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Machines & polishing technique

Rotary polisher

Rotary polishers provide strong cutting performance but require particularly controlled handling.

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Paint care & correction

Cut

Cut describes the corrective power of a polish or pad. Higher cut means stronger material removal, while lower cut is used for fine finishing work.

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Paint care & correction

Finish

Finish describes the final gloss after polishing or protection. A clean finish is free from holograms, streaks and haze.

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