Need Waxing Tips
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Need Waxing Tips
I went out and bought a cheap orbital waxer from PepBoys so I could treat my baby.
Any tips I should know?
Going on seems relatively simple what what's the best way to take it off?
Any tips I should know?
Going on seems relatively simple what what's the best way to take it off?
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12v polishers can be a pain. Use quality wax, mothers goes on and comes off abit easier than meguires. If your baby is black, use zaino brothers. I like to wash, use mothers pre wax cleaner, mothers reflections polish, mothers sealer and glaze, mothers phase three wax. As soon as it cools off, I plan on clay baring.
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I just used a clay bar for the first time, and it did a great job of removing the grit that was embedded in my old wax/paint. I did find that it couldnt remove some of the larger elements, but it was still like night and day when I felt the smoothness of the paint. Its worth the extra 30 minutes to go ahead and do it.
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yeah i already bought a clay bar kit an di intend on doing that before hand
my question though is I have never used the orbitial polisher for waxing and i was wonderin if I need to know anything? Also what is everyones opinion on taking the wax off best way?
my question though is I have never used the orbitial polisher for waxing and i was wonderin if I need to know anything? Also what is everyones opinion on taking the wax off best way?
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Keep the polisher moving, if it has a random orbit it is not as critical. If it's spinning though, I always move mine around and keep a fair amount of whatever under the bonnet. As for taking it off, a clean bonnet works for me, then some spots need a touchup with a clean terry towel.
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I use a good random orbital polisher/buffer regularly.. I dont trust myself with heavy duty buffer that has to keep moving.. I tried it once years ago and left alot of swirl marks... My personal approach is as follows:
-apply wax with buffer using terry cloth bonnet.
-after wax is dry, buff using a 2nd, clean and dry terry bonnet.. This cleans up the car but doesnt seem to leave a great shine, mostly due to bonnet getting filled with wax residue. If you find spots you missed with wax, touch up now.
-go over 2nd time with foam bonnet to get all residue and get good shine.
-Last time around with wool/sheepskin like bonnet for final buffing.
I am always open to new ideas.. so feel free to critiqe my approach.. My wife often comments on how much time I spend on the cars on waxing days.. maybe you can offer ideas to make her happier
Bill
-apply wax with buffer using terry cloth bonnet.
-after wax is dry, buff using a 2nd, clean and dry terry bonnet.. This cleans up the car but doesnt seem to leave a great shine, mostly due to bonnet getting filled with wax residue. If you find spots you missed with wax, touch up now.
-go over 2nd time with foam bonnet to get all residue and get good shine.
-Last time around with wool/sheepskin like bonnet for final buffing.
I am always open to new ideas.. so feel free to critiqe my approach.. My wife often comments on how much time I spend on the cars on waxing days.. maybe you can offer ideas to make her happier
Bill
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Originally Posted by jasonschwenk
I went out and bought a cheap orbital waxer from PepBoys so I could treat my baby.
Any tips I should know?
Going on seems relatively simple what what's the best way to take it off?
Any tips I should know?
Going on seems relatively simple what what's the best way to take it off?
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