Just got one today. Any tips on what to do/not to do with this thing? Never used one before and don't wanna mess up the L......

 

Yeah... don't get the drop the pad you use to apply/remove your wax/polish. If you do, wash it or have an extra one handy. You can scratch a lot of area really fast before you know it.

 

Use a different pad for each wax/polish. Don't stay in one spot too long or you'll risk damage to the finish.

Did you get a Portacable or something?

 

I'm not sure what a portacable actually is....

The orbitor I bought came from Advance auto parts. I had a little extra cash and bought one.

 

I think he meant this http://porter-cable.net/polishers.html

 

AA -

There are so many polishers out there that more info is needed. Make sure you know what you are doing because you can wreck your paint faster than you can say OH *****! (especiallly if it is a professional rotary buffer). If it is one of those typica home use buffers then they generally don't generate enough heat to cause to many problems.

Here's what I would do:

1. Wash with dish soap to remove all wax.
2. Clay bar the car.
3. Apply polish using a polish or medium texture foam pad
4. Remove polish by had or use a lot of terry cloth bonnets over a wool pad on you buffer.
5. Apply your wax with a fine foam pad
6. Remove wax like in step 4.

Now, there are a boat-load of variations or repititions that can be done. Just make sure your waxes/polishes are compatible (the easiest way to do this is stick with one line of products).

Did I forger the 12oz. curl between each step?

 

Thanks NeedForSpeed for the tips!

I already washed the truck using dish soap and have about 2/3 of the truck done with the claybar.....