Buy 6" or 10" polisher ???
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From: bay area, ca
Are you talking random orbital? The porter cable 7424. Very easy to use for a beginner. Search and you will find threads on how to use it.
By the way you can buy these at lowes for around 120.00.
By the way you can buy these at lowes for around 120.00.
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The 'polisher' types that I think he's referring to are the 'Victor' branded ones that you can find at places like Wally World and similar...
These are 'okay' (and I stress average at best) for applying a product like a wax but, when it comes to problem removal, you're going to be lucky to get anywhere with them.
What I'd suggest is that you save your cash on the polisher and move these funds towards a 7424 Porter Cable Dual-Action polisher. This is a much more powerful machine however, it's still VERY user friendly. It offers the ability to remove problem areas (swirls/scratches/etc) to a certain extent as well as the ability to apply last step products like wax.
Check out www.autodetailingsolutions.com for some killer package deals on this product.
If you're dead set on a standard orbital polisher, I'd go for the smaller of the two as it'd be more maneuverable ... again, though, I'd stress saving the cash and going with something that's much better suited for someone who is obviously very interested in protecting their investment as well as keeping it in top notch visual condition...
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These are 'okay' (and I stress average at best) for applying a product like a wax but, when it comes to problem removal, you're going to be lucky to get anywhere with them.
What I'd suggest is that you save your cash on the polisher and move these funds towards a 7424 Porter Cable Dual-Action polisher. This is a much more powerful machine however, it's still VERY user friendly. It offers the ability to remove problem areas (swirls/scratches/etc) to a certain extent as well as the ability to apply last step products like wax.
Check out www.autodetailingsolutions.com for some killer package deals on this product.
If you're dead set on a standard orbital polisher, I'd go for the smaller of the two as it'd be more maneuverable ... again, though, I'd stress saving the cash and going with something that's much better suited for someone who is obviously very interested in protecting their investment as well as keeping it in top notch visual condition...
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Sorry to get off subject here but do you guys use PC's for removal of the product too? or just application?
I was talking with some guys on a detailing forum and they said they really only use it for applying polishes and waxes, and they still do the removal process by hand.
I was all excited about getting once because to me, applying wax isn't too difficult it's having to buff it off which is hard part. But they were all saying that the buffing bonnets will get caked and they prefer to buff it out by hand.
What do you guys do?
I was talking with some guys on a detailing forum and they said they really only use it for applying polishes and waxes, and they still do the removal process by hand.
I was all excited about getting once because to me, applying wax isn't too difficult it's having to buff it off which is hard part. But they were all saying that the buffing bonnets will get caked and they prefer to buff it out by hand.
What do you guys do?
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Originally Posted by HardcoreHehaw
Sorry to get off subject here but do you guys use PC's for removal of the product too? or just application?
I was talking with some guys on a detailing forum and they said they really only use it for applying polishes and waxes, and they still do the removal process by hand.
I was all excited about getting once because to me, applying wax isn't too difficult it's having to buff it off which is hard part. But they were all saying that the buffing bonnets will get caked and they prefer to buff it out by hand.
What do you guys do?
I was talking with some guys on a detailing forum and they said they really only use it for applying polishes and waxes, and they still do the removal process by hand.
I was all excited about getting once because to me, applying wax isn't too difficult it's having to buff it off which is hard part. But they were all saying that the buffing bonnets will get caked and they prefer to buff it out by hand.
What do you guys do?
Like the guys you talked with, I typically only use mine for application. I will, on occasion, smack a bonnet on and remove the product but, like they mentioned, will typically experience a 'caking' of the bonnet. This can obviously be a problem in that you're rubbing a dried product across a painted surface with little lubrication. While I've never caused problems doing this, I certainly see where there's a huge opportunity to introduce them.
Removing your wax, pending your using something that isn't a glue-on type of product, should be just as easy (if not easier) as application. The key here is ULTRA-THIN coats... don't cake it on. With most 'modern' waxes, a simple swipe across the dried product on the paint with a nice microfiber towel will remove the product and yield a killer result (with the proper prep work of course).
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