ShineMate EX603 Mini 3inch Dual Action Polisher

ShineMate EX603 Mini Dual Action Polisher

ShineMate EX603 Mini 3inch Dual Action Polisher

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ShineMate EX603 Mini 3inch Dual Action Polisher ShineMate EX603 Mini 3inch Dual Action Polisher £129.99

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The ShineMate EX603 is a small form factor dual action polisher designed for use with 3" (75mm) spot pads.

  • Corded mains power - no battery required
  • Suits wet sanding too
  • Side handle included
  • Powerful, smooth and quiet
  • Small backing plate for tight areas
  • Suits bumpers, pillars and spoilers
  • Random orbit spreads heat
  • Removes swirls and light scratches
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Full Description

The ShineMate EX603 is a small form factor dual action polisher designed for use with 3" (75mm) spot pads.

Featuring a powerful 750w motor, the ShineMate EX603 like its bigger brother, the EX605 5" (125mm) Dual Action polisher, is manufactured from high quality parts and precision CNC components, creating a car polisher that is powerful, smooth and quiet.

All this is packed into a compact, lightweight body which suits all those hard to reach and more intricate areas such as bumpers, side door pillars, spoilers etc. as well as for wet sanding.

This machine comes supplied with:

  • 1 x ShineMate Black Diamond 4" Yellow Cutting Pad
  • 1 x ShineMate Black Diamond 4" Red Finishing Pad
  • 1 x 3" (75mm) Backing Plate
  • 1 x Side Handle, Wrench & spare set of brushes

Specifications:

  • Orbit Size: 12mm
  • Input Power Rated 500W (Max.750W)
  • Free Speed 2500-5500 OPM
  • Backing Plate 74mm (3 inch)
  • Foam Pad 75mm (3 inch) to 100mm (4 inch)
  • Net Weight 1.9 Kg
  • Thread 5/16"-24
  • Cord length: 5 Meter

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Key features

  • Corded Mains Power
  • Compact Dual Action Polisher
  • 12mm Orbit
  • 750W Max Output
  • Pads Included

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Expert Notes

The ShineMate EX603 Mini Dual Action Polisher is made for correcting tight and awkward areas. Polish tight areas on a clean, dry panel: spread the polish at low speed, then work in short, slow passes, checking the heat as you go. Disconnect the power before changing pads and keep it out of reach of children. The Drivers HQ stocks a wider range of ShineMate car care products. Clean the small pads often, since they clog faster than large ones.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Bumpers
  • Door pillars
  • Mirror housings
  • Spoilers
  • Around badges
  • Headlights

Caution: Small pads build heat quickly, so keep them flat and moving, check the panel temperature often, and switch it off and disconnect the power before changing pads. Keep it out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Compact Dual Action Polisher
Brand
ShineMate
Product
EX603 Mini Dual Action Polisher
Weight
1.9kg
Orbit
12mm
Speed
2500-5500 OPM
Backing Plate
74mm (3 Inch)
Cable
5 Metres
Use
Correcting Tight And Awkward Areas
Input Power
500W Rated, 750W Max
Pad Size
75mm To 100mm
Power Source
Corded mains electricity
Battery Required
No

How To Use

Polishing

  1. Wash, decontaminate and dry the car first.
  2. Fit a clean small pad centred on the backing plate.
  3. Prime the pad with a little polish and spread it at low speed.
  4. Work the tight area with slow, short passes, then wipe off and check.

Afterwards

  1. Switch it off and disconnect the power.
  2. Remove and clean the pad.
  3. Blow dust from the vents.
  4. Store it dry, in its case if it has one.

Top Tip: Checking the panel with the back of your hand between passes stops a small pad overheating an edge.

Performance Benefits

  • Suits spot repairs
  • Light and easy to handle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is a ShineMate compact dual action polisher for correcting tight and awkward areas.

What's in the box?

ShineMate includes a 4 inch Black Diamond yellow cutting pad and red finishing pad, a 3 inch backing plate, a side handle, a wrench and spare brushes.

Which pads fit it?

Pads sized for its backing plate, as the maker lists.

Do I need to wash the car first?

Yes, polish a clean, decontaminated and dry car so grit is never ground into the paint.

How do I look after it?

Clean the pads, blow dust from the vents and store it dry.

Do I still need a full-size polisher?

For whole panels, yes: a compact machine is for the areas a larger pad cannot reach.

Who makes it?

It is made by ShineMate and sold by The Drivers HQ.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Test on a small area first.
  2. Spread at low speed.
  3. Keep the pad flat.
  4. Let the machine do the work.
  5. Clean the pad often.
  6. Tape off edges and trim.
  7. Check your work in good light.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

ShineMate

ShineMate (often written Shine Mate) makes polishing tool systems for body shop refinishing and car care detailing: electric polishers, sanding and polishing pads and polishing compounds designed to work together. It has its own factory of more than 15,000 square metres in Yongkang, Zhejiang Province, China, with its China operations centre in Hangzhou, where it also runs a technical training centre. ShineMate says its production management is ISO 9001:2008 certified and its products comply with CCC, CB, CE, C-tick, EPCS and PSE standards. Its polishers are built to reduce operator fatigue, with balance control to cut vibration.

At The Drivers HQ we stock ShineMate online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop: mains and cordless polishers, mini polishers for tight areas, 18V and 10.8V batteries and chargers, and the Black Diamond foam pads. Popular choices include the Black Diamond Green Heavy Cutting Pad, the EB351-5/15 cordless orbital polisher and the EP803 mini rotary kit.

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Four ShineMate Black Diamond foam polishing pads on stands on a black display plinth

ShineMate polishers, pads and batteries

Dual action and orbital polishers. The EX620-5/15 is a 15mm orbit random orbital polisher, rated 800W (1200W maximum), running at 3,000 to 5,800/min with a 123mm backing plate for 150mm pads, and it weighs 2.6kg. The ERO600 is a 600W dual action polisher with an 8mm throw and six speeds.

Cordless (18V system). The EB351-5/15 is a cordless 15mm orbit polisher: 18V, 2,000 to 5,000/min, a 123mm plate for 150mm pads and 2.0kg without the battery. The EB350-3/12 is a compact 3in cordless dual action with a 12mm orbit for small panels and pillars, and the EB251-5 is a cordless rotary for heavy correction at 700 to 1,500/min. Each comes machine only or as a kit with two batteries and a charger (EB351 kit, EB350 kit, EB251 kit). Spare 18V packs are the B1825A 2.5Ah and B1850A 5.0Ah, charged in the BC182.

Mini polishers for tight areas. The EB210 cordless kit switches between rotary and dual action and comes with two 10.8V batteries and a charger; spares are the B1225A and BC122. The EP803 rotary kit has 1.2in, 2in and 3in heads for pillars, bumpers and mirror housings, and the EX603 is a 750W mini dual action for 3in pads. The 1.6in pads come in green heavy cut, yellow medium cut, orange light polishing, blue polishing, red finishing and micro wool cutting 10-packs.

Rotary. The EP802 is a 900W professional rotary for heavy defects, oxidation and sanding marks.

Accessories. The drill polishing ball and foam polishing cones reach into wheels and tight spots, and the heavy-duty tool bags come in 18in and 20in.

Shop ShineMate by type: dual action polishers, rotary polishers, cordless polishers, mini polishers, polishing pads and batteries and chargers.

ShineMate Black Diamond green heavy cutting pad on a dual action polisher correcting the bonnet of a black car

ShineMate Black Diamond pads

Black Diamond is ShineMate's range of diamond-patterned foam pads, covering every stage from compounding to finishing. The diamond face reduces polish splash and heat build-up, withstands heat and washing, and gives steady control, on both rotary and dual action polishers. Choose by colour:

  • Green, heavy cutting: the most aggressive pad in the range, for deep scratches, overspray, 1200/1500 sanding marks and heavy oxidation. Green.
  • Yellow, cutting: an intensive cutting pad for deep scratches, overspray, severe swirl marks, 1500 sanding marks and heavy oxidation. Yellow.
  • Orange, light cutting: removes minor scratches and swirl marks and leaves a level, smooth surface. Orange.
  • Blue, polishing: removes 1500 and 2000 grit sanding marks, overspray and other surface defects. Blue.
  • Red, finishing: the softest step; with a finishing polish it removes ultra-fine swirls, car wash scratches and hazing, and it is the pad for glazes. Red.
  • Grey, wax: for applying waxes and sealants by machine. Grey.

The pads come in 4in, 6in and 7in to fit your backing plate. Start with the least aggressive pad that removes the defects, use a separate pad for each polish, and clean pads between panels. For heavier cutting there is also the blue microfibre cutting pad.

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