I can only comment on the S100, it works well on ANY color. But I have seen some crazy white details with 845.

 

 

My bad-- #945 should have been typed #915. Sorry!

 

RP or anyone that can help... My DA will be arriving any day. I believe I have read in threads to apply about a quarter sized amount on the pad to start. Would you recommend a smaller amount on the pad or just cover a larger area when applying THIN? As you can tell, I am really new at this, but love reading and trying to soak in everything on this site.

 

When waxing, I think it is best to NOT use the D/A. If you do decide to, however, make 4-5 spots that are 1/2 the size of a dime all over the pad. This works pretty well. And yes, cover a larger area to make it more thin.

 

Ok... Did I miss something when reading threads and sticky about not using DA when waxing? Can you give me some pro/cons? I won't be able to view any responses until a.m. Thanks in advance!

 

Good stuff, I've been using it for awhile and it held up great last winter here in upstate NY. And by upstate I mean the REAL upstate NY..lol. Noth Albany...thats in the middle of NY. I'm 30 mins from Quebec!

 

Well, I dont remember in the last couple of months this being discussed, and I cant remember if it is in the sticky (*runs to go check...*)

Pros to using a DA to apply:
faster
thinner coats
looks cool for the neighbors (seriously, this is sometimes my incentive...)

Cons to applying with DA:
Can induce swirling if you arent careful
uses more product because the pad absorbs more
less accurate/precise


Pros to removing with the DA:
faster
looks cool

Cons to removing with a DA: (this one is important)
-pads/bonnets typically load with product, thus the product forms little grains that abrade brand new swirls into the paint
-just another opportunity to induce more damage due to the speed/temp.s
-Less accurate/precise

Pros to applying by hand:
more accurate/precise/control
a LOT less chance of inducing any harm since you have better feel/touch
Less product used since the pad is smaller and doesnt absorb so much product

Cons to applying by hand:
Slower
sore arms (if having done more than one or if you are old... )

Pros to removing by hand:
WAY safer (you feel buildup more and can combat it/rectify the situation)
More control over the direction of removal
More accuracy around corners, more effective
towels ALWAYS have more nap than bonnets, thus even safer

Cons to removing by hand:
a touch more work
slower
...I think thats it...

So...decide for yourself. BTW-- as for time, it's not that much of a difference in the waxing stage. In the prep stage, a DA makes all the difference in the world, but by the time you get to wax, you are essentially putting the frosting on the cake. (or is that the Hyperdressing??? )

That help any?

 

That helps tremendously! I am old, so I believe I will apply wax with DA and remove by MF and see how that works for me. If I take enough pills I might be able to do all by hand but I could pass out...

 

Jmm4879... IMHO really good waxes are really easy to put on...the trick is application. Thin like my hair (oh wait, what hair?) but you get the idea.

 

Tried it yet, RR? It's a pretty heavy 'duster' so, be ready to spritz it down with some 425, 34, or whatever your elixir of choice may be...

 

No I hadn't, just rolled in from Hot Springs....fought a strong head wind too...

Truck goes to Line-X this week, after that, I am going to ask Ryan to come help me as he owes me...then we can both work on the new wax.

Cheers

JP

 

check your email tonight RR. (RP didnt want us eating up 44598435903465345 posts figuring out when we were going to do a detail on the forum...PM works, too, though, if you would rather)

 

check your email tonight RR. (RP didnt want us eating up 44598435903465345 posts figuring out when we were going to do a detail on the forum...PM works, too, though, if you would rather)