The Liquid Elements Terminator V2 is a rotary polisher for serious paint correction, sanding mark refinement and heavy defect removal. Where a dual action machine wobbles as it turns, a rotary drives the pad in one direction under full torque, which is what makes it the fastest way to level deep scratches and heavily oxidised paint. 1,200W and a speed range that starts at just 1,000 rpm give you the cutting power professionals rely on, with enough control at the bottom end to work safely.
Key Features
- True rotary action for maximum cut, the quickest route through deep scratches, sanding marks and oxidation.
- 1,200W motor holds speed under heavy pressure, so the pad keeps levelling rather than slowing.
- Speed from 1,000 to 3,000 rpm, low enough to start gently and high enough to level hard, neglected paint.
- 125mm backing plate takes standard cutting and polishing pads.
- Torque LED shows at a glance when you are loading the machine too hard.
- Supplied with a UK three-pin plug, so it is ready to use straight out of the box with no adaptor needed.
- 8m cable reaches around the car without an extension lead.
- Soft grip body at 2.5kg, controllable through long correction sessions.
Specifications
- Action: rotary
- Power: 1,200W, 230V
- Speed: 1,000 to 3,000 rpm
- Backing plate: 125mm
- Cable: 8m, UK three-pin plug
- Weight: 2.5kg
What's in the Box
- Terminator V2 rotary polishing machine with a UK three-pin plug
- 125mm backing plate
- Spare pair of carbon brushes
- Service tools
- Storage bag
- Instruction manual
Rotary or Dual Action?
A rotary cuts faster than a dual action and builds more heat, so it rewards practice and a steady hand. Use it for the jobs a DA cannot shift, such as deep scratches, sanding marks and badly weathered paint, then refine the finish afterwards with a dual action and a soft pad. If you are new to machine polishing, start with a DA like the T2000 V4 and add the Terminator V2 when you want more cut.
How to Use
- Wash and dry the car, then decontaminate the paint with a clay bar or mitt.
- Fit the 125mm plate and press on a cutting pad suited to the defects you are levelling.
- Prime the pad with four or five pea sized dots of compound and dab it around a 50x50cm section.
- Spread at around 1,000 rpm, then raise to 1,200 to 1,800 rpm to cut, keeping the pad moving at all times.
- Keep the plate flat and use light pressure, and never let the machine sit still on a panel.
- Wipe the residue off and inspect under a detailing light.
- Refine with a dual action and a finishing polish to remove any rotary haze, then seal the paint.