The Liquid Elements T5200 is a long throw dual action polisher with a 21mm orbit and a 150mm backing plate, built to correct large panels fast. That combination covers far more paint per pass than a standard 8mm or 15mm machine, so bonnets, roofs and van sides come back in a fraction of the time. A 950W motor and eleven speed settings give you the torque to compound heavy defects and the control to finish down to a clean, glossy surface.
Key Features
- 21mm free spinning orbit with a 150mm plate covers large panels in far fewer passes, the quickest way through a big car or a van.
- 950W motor holds pad rotation under pressure, so the long throw keeps working when you lean on it.
- Eleven speed settings from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm cover heavy compounding through to final finishing.
- Detachable 8m UK power cable gives full reach around the car and packs away without tangling.
- Balanced 2.75kg body keeps a long throw machine manageable, even working overhead on a roof.
- Spare pair of carbon brushes included, so routine servicing costs you nothing.
Specifications
- Orbit: 21mm free spinning
- Power: 950W, 230V
- Speed: 2,000 to 5,000 rpm, 11 settings
- Backing plate: 150mm
- Spindle thread: M8
- Cable: 8m detachable, UK three-pin plug
- Weight: 2.75kg
What's in the Box
- T5200 polishing machine
- Detachable 8m UK power cable
- 150mm backing plate
- Spare pair of carbon brushes
- Allen key
- Storage bag
- Instruction manual
Is a 21mm Throw Right for You?
A long throw machine is at its best on open panels, where the wide orbit lets you correct a bonnet or a roof in a handful of passes. It is less suited to bumpers, pillars and tight door shuts, because the big plate cannot sit flat on a small curve. Most detailers run a 21mm machine alongside something smaller, so pair it with the T2000 V4 or the A1000 mini polisher for the fiddly work.
How to Use
- Wash and dry the car, then decontaminate the paint with a clay bar or mitt.
- Fit the 150mm plate and press on a 165mm or 180mm pad suited to the defects you are removing.
- Prime the pad with five or six pea sized dots of compound and dab it around a 60x60cm section.
- Spread on speed 1, then work at 3,000 to 4,000 rpm and let the throw do the cutting.
- Make three or four slow, overlapping passes with light pressure, keeping the plate flat to the panel.
- Wipe the residue off and check your work under a detailing light.
- Finish with a soft pad and a finishing polish, then seal the paint with a wax, sealant or ceramic coating.
