Using a buffer to wax and polish car
07-09-2001, 10:41 PM
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Using a buffer to wax and polish car
Do any of you use a buffer to polish and wax your cars? Is it safe to use one I bought at walmart for 20 bucks? Have any of you experienced "buffer burn" w/ the swirl marks? The guy at the car wash place said you had to be trained to use a buffer, but I think he just wanted me to pony up more cash when I was just there for interior detailing.
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07-10-2001, 12:55 AM
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swill marks are cause by car owner pressing on the buffer. Let the weight of the buffer do its job. You should only glide it back and forth. I have a smaller orbital 4", also from walmart. It's great. Remember don't press on it. That's what caused buffer burns...
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I have a 10 inch buffer and have mixed feelings. I apply my wax/polish by hand and use the buffer to remove it. Have never burnt a car in 4 years. The buffer is great for removing the wax once it dries, much less effort that way.
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Depends on what type of wax/polish you are using.
I do not recommend a buffer for Zaino. Total overkill. You will waste so much product and still end up with the same shine. I've seen Blitz and Griot's polish applied and removed with a buffer and it very nice. For the other brands, like Meguiars, Finish First and the like, I wouldn't bother.
I would also be a little weary of the cheap buffer/polishers. I've seen some pretty nasty problems from people who don't know what they're doing. I used to detail cars through college and learned some very good tips and techniques.
If you really want to go the buffer route, I highly suggest purchasing the Porter Cable buffer. It is an amazing product. I've used it for a few years, but sold it recently when I discovered how easy Zaino is to apply and remove.
I do not recommend a buffer for Zaino. Total overkill. You will waste so much product and still end up with the same shine. I've seen Blitz and Griot's polish applied and removed with a buffer and it very nice. For the other brands, like Meguiars, Finish First and the like, I wouldn't bother.
I would also be a little weary of the cheap buffer/polishers. I've seen some pretty nasty problems from people who don't know what they're doing. I used to detail cars through college and learned some very good tips and techniques.
If you really want to go the buffer route, I highly suggest purchasing the Porter Cable buffer. It is an amazing product. I've used it for a few years, but sold it recently when I discovered how easy Zaino is to apply and remove.
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Thanks for all the info guys!
Where would I buy one of these? How much would it cost?
-Burt
Originally posted by NSXNEXT
If you really want to go the buffer route, I highly suggest purchasing the Porter Cable buffer. It is an amazing product. I've used it for a few years, but sold it recently when I discovered how easy Zaino is to apply and remove.
If you really want to go the buffer route, I highly suggest purchasing the Porter Cable buffer. It is an amazing product. I've used it for a few years, but sold it recently when I discovered how easy Zaino is to apply and remove.
-Burt
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