Originally Posted by DTS (Post 1684515)

I would recommend checking out Adams Polishes. They have good video tutorials and were the first company I turned to when I had a 135i in black.

In all honesty though.. machine polishing with a DA is not going to harm your new cars paint.... Hell there is a video of a gentleman keeping a DA in one spot for a minute w/ excessive pressure and it just began to burn the paint. The only thing that sucks is losing two days to do the correction. Patience is key.. and if you are able to do it by hand.. you obviously would benefit with a DA.

Look at the Porter Cable 7424xp as your first DA if you decide to make the plunge. That is an appropriate entry level DA polisher that will have enough power for you to put pressure and perform without losing functionality. I would not bother with Harbor Freight stuff.....

If you are really an enthusiast you could get the CYCLO polisher... and with one of those you really couldn't damage your paint.

Good luck with your detailing!