Autogeek.net

Vote in the poll!

Mlbraptor

I'm scared i would ruin my paint..

Marine Blue

With the proper pad and wax it would be impossible to ruin your paint. You could burn rubber trim if you let the pad sit in one place long enough but that would also be difficult.

I personally don't use a machine to wax primarily because I don't mind the waxing process and I prefer listening to music rather than a machine screaming and ear plugs on. It does take longer but that's not always a bad thing.

Mlbraptor

Thanks for your reply Marine Blue...

Chaos

Have one. Afraid to use it

mwc951

A DA makes machine polishing idiot proof.

ClintonM3

If you are using a quality wax, I really don't see much time saved by using a machine. The important part is in the prep work and polishing, so I would want to be efficient there. But I consider waxing, a finishing step. Applying wax by hand just "feels" more personal and rewarding. Clean with the tools, finish off with love.

SC Detailer

^^^This^^^

I can see if you are in a setting where you are turning out cars fast, but if you are working on one car and with a high quality wax, then I see application by hand, either bare hand or applicator.
I only work on one car at a time, and I apply Swizzvax with bare hands, working the wax over each area.

Bruce
Carolina Auto Image

madmurdock

Which Swissvax do you use?

Mlbraptor

I think that stuff is pretty pricy ..

snowcar_C4S

I like the Flex machine, but mostly use this for paint prep prior to waxing. There's a neat applicator for use post wash and iron decontamnation that assists with rapid method of claying (If that's a word) the paint in preparation for machine polish. Once the latter steps are complete, the paint is ready for waxing, and it's a personal preference whether to complete this step by hand or using the random orbiter. Random Orbiters are, for the large part, idiot proof, so even an amateur such as myself can use them. The Flex is, for me, faster than the Griot's random orbiter, I own both, but use the Flex exclusively now. For me it's the time component that's important, I can get the wax on and off quickly and, most importantly, effectively using the Flex, with superb results.

s4alex

Yup. PC7424. All the time. No reason to be afraid.

To get better responses.. let me rephrase your questions...

Do you prefer
Manual or PDK?
Coupe vs Cab?

DJ23

Use a porter cable with great results. Will post pics soon from weekend detail.

Jay

nr1416

X2

KoB

Usually my spring cleanup is a detergent wash to strip off old sealant and wax, followed by claying, Griot's One Step Sealant, and wax. I use a PC 7424 for the sealant. Have been using it for years, always with great results. I apply wax by hand, sometimes use a microfiber bonnet on the 7424 for final buffing.