How are you guys applying polishes and such? By hand? Or are you using a buffer? The reason for this post is that I was watching speed channel over the weekend and a Mothers commercial came on and they were applying some polish with a cordless drill and what looked like a Mothers Powerball?

Are there any benefits to this sort of application?

1. An abrasive polish and a foam or wool pad are used to remove surface scratches. A machine polisher (Random orbital or Circular motion) is the best tool to carry out this type of process.

2. Waxes (organic or synthetic) are best hand applied with a foam applicator.

3. Polymer sealants require that you apply a very thin coating. Ease of product removal is inversely proportional to the amount used (0.5 – 1.0 oz should be sufficient for most vehicles) This is best accomplished with a soft foam pad and a random orbital polishes

I've seen that same commercial and have tried applying wax with power ball and didn't like how it went on the car. I just apply by hand or machine like buffer. :thumbsup:

1. An abrasive polish and a foam or wool pad are used to remove surface scratches. A machine polisher (Random orbital or Circular motion) is the best tool to carry out this type of process.

2. Waxes (organic or synthetic) are best hand applied with a foam applicator.

3. Polymer sealants require that you apply a very thin coating. Ease of product removal is inversely proportional to the amount used (0.5 – 1.0 oz should be sufficient for most vehicles) This is best accomplished with a soft foam pad and a random orbital polishes

Crystal clear :thumbsup: , just wondering what buffer are you using Togwt?

Crystal clear :thumbsup: , just wondering what buffer are you using Togwt?

1. Porter-Cable 7242XP (random orbital)
2. Flex 3401VRG (random orbital, forced rotation)
3.Metabo PE12-175 Rotary Polisher (circular)

Depends on the mood and how much time I have. I like doing by hand, because I feel more involvement in the detailing, then when in rush I'll use the buffer.

Scale 1/10

Porter-Cable - 7424XP
Safety - 9
Correcting time - 10
Correcting ability - 5
Learning curve -2

Flex - L3403 VRG
Safety - 8
Correcting time - 9
Correcting ability - 7
Learning curve - 5

Rotary - Metabo PE-125
Safety - 3
Correcting time - 5
Correcting ability - 9
Learning curve - 8


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