Is there a faster way to wax a car?
06-14-2002, 08:25 AM
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Is there a faster way to wax a car?
I waxed my car yeaterday. From washing to waxing, it took me about 3 hours. At the end I was tired and finally lost my patient. So I did not wax and polish it very carefully.
I am just wondering is there a faster way to wax a car. I am imagining that there should be a wax looks like a hair spary, so that I can spray the wax onto my car. That would save a lot of time.
I am just wondering is there a faster way to wax a car. I am imagining that there should be a wax looks like a hair spary, so that I can spray the wax onto my car. That would save a lot of time.
06-14-2002, 08:32 AM
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Yes, this is some kind of wax in a spray can and I use them for my bike and they also work for boat too but they will not last long. The best way is get a porter-cable buffer to apply either wax or polish.
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06-14-2002, 08:37 AM
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What is the "porter-cable buffer"?
Originally posted by kent_99TL
Yes, this is some kind of wax in a spray can and I use them for my bike and they also work for boat too but they will not last long. The best way is get a porter-cable buffer to apply either wax or polish.
James
Yes, this is some kind of wax in a spray can and I use them for my bike and they also work for boat too but they will not last long. The best way is get a porter-cable buffer to apply either wax or polish.
James
06-14-2002, 10:39 AM
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Re: Is there a faster way to wax a car?
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I waxed my car yeaterday. From washing to waxing, it took me about 3 hours. At the end I was tired and finally lost my patient. So I did not wax and polish it very carefully.
I am just wondering is there a faster way to wax a car. I am imagining that there should be a wax looks like a hair spary, so that I can spray the wax onto my car. That would save a lot of time.
I waxed my car yeaterday. From washing to waxing, it took me about 3 hours. At the end I was tired and finally lost my patient. So I did not wax and polish it very carefully.
I am just wondering is there a faster way to wax a car. I am imagining that there should be a wax looks like a hair spary, so that I can spray the wax onto my car. That would save a lot of time.
YES, get someone else to wax it!
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Man, this porter-cable buffer sounds a great tool. Still have some questions:
1. Does it have a car power adaptor?
2. By this tool how long can you finish waxing? less than half hour?
Thanks.
1. Does it have a car power adaptor?
2. By this tool how long can you finish waxing? less than half hour?
Thanks.
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Re: Is there a faster way to wax a car?
Originally posted by buynewcar2003
I waxed my car yeaterday. From washing to waxing, it took me about 3 hours. At the end I was tired and finally lost my patient. So I did not wax and polish it very carefully.
I am just wondering is there a faster way to wax a car. I am imagining that there should be a wax looks like a hair spary, so that I can spray the wax onto my car. That would save a lot of time.
I waxed my car yeaterday. From washing to waxing, it took me about 3 hours. At the end I was tired and finally lost my patient. So I did not wax and polish it very carefully.
I am just wondering is there a faster way to wax a car. I am imagining that there should be a wax looks like a hair spary, so that I can spray the wax onto my car. That would save a lot of time.
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Originally posted by buynewcar2003
Man, this porter-cable buffer sounds a great tool. Still have some questions:
1. Does it have a car power adaptor?
2. By this tool how long can you finish waxing? less than half hour?
Thanks.
Man, this porter-cable buffer sounds a great tool. Still have some questions:
1. Does it have a car power adaptor?
2. By this tool how long can you finish waxing? less than half hour?
Thanks.
As far as saving time, assuming you are very good with it, you could wax a car in 30 minutes. I can Zaino by hand in about that time.
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That's bad. I cannot use it outside since I am living in an apartment. Is there any good battery driven polisher? Are you saying Waxmaster has car power adaptor?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Nope no car adapter. This is some serious equipment, not the Waxmaster you buy at PepBoys.
As far as saving time, assuming you are very good with it, you could wax a car in 30 minutes. I can Zaino by hand in about that time.
Nope no car adapter. This is some serious equipment, not the Waxmaster you buy at PepBoys.
As far as saving time, assuming you are very good with it, you could wax a car in 30 minutes. I can Zaino by hand in about that time.
06-14-2002, 01:19 PM
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Waxing your car and 'how fast' shouldn't be in the same sentence 
Washing you car fast is one thing, but when you try and wax it fast by cutting corners or rushing the end result will be crap. If you don't take your tuime preparing the surface (by cleaning it throughly, etc...) your end result will show blemishes and imperfections that are now under the coat of wax you just applied. You should take you time and do it right....or you'll spend more than double the time to fix it. I enjoy washing and waxing my car because in the end it looks amazing (especially with numerous coats of Zaino ). Not to mention the compliments I get at 7-11 or stopping at the Post Office, etc
Washing you car fast is one thing, but when you try and wax it fast by cutting corners or rushing the end result will be crap. If you don't take your tuime preparing the surface (by cleaning it throughly, etc...) your end result will show blemishes and imperfections that are now under the coat of wax you just applied. You should take you time and do it right....or you'll spend more than double the time to fix it. I enjoy washing and waxing my car because in the end it looks amazing (especially with numerous coats of Zaino ). Not to mention the compliments I get at 7-11 or stopping at the Post Office, etc
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I bought this Porter-Cable a few months ago after reading NSXNEXT's posts...
Model POR7336SP
Variable Speed 6" Random Orbit Sander with Polishing Pad
3.7 amp, AC only
2,500 - 6,000 opm
Random, swirl free action
Includes polishing pad, 80 grit disc, 120 grit disc, 150 grit disc
REGULAR PRICE $124.95
Porter Cable Instant Rebate Price $114.95
http://www.internationaltool.com/pcabspec.htm
When I got mine there was a bigger rebate on it and I paid closer to $110 total with shipping.
Model POR7336SP
Variable Speed 6" Random Orbit Sander with Polishing Pad
3.7 amp, AC only
2,500 - 6,000 opm
Random, swirl free action
Includes polishing pad, 80 grit disc, 120 grit disc, 150 grit disc
REGULAR PRICE $124.95
Porter Cable Instant Rebate Price $114.95
http://www.internationaltool.com/pcabspec.htm
When I got mine there was a bigger rebate on it and I paid closer to $110 total with shipping.
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Make it a 2 day project. Wash it friday evening, dry it off real good. Pull it in the garage, wake up the next morning, dust the car off with a towel real quick then wax. I promise you wont be as tired.
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