Buffer?
 

do you guys prefer using a buffer when u wax, or by hand? i heard using a buffer can burn the paint? on the other hand, hand buffing takes forever........ comments? (we do have clear coat right?)

i use to do it by hand, but i use a PC (portal cable) which is a dual actiion buffer that doesnt burn paint. those are rotaries. save time and pain in the arms. i think its worth it. yes, we have clear coat. hope this helps.

how many kinds of buffers are ther?. what is so special with the porter cable

Hey...

I have the same Q? I want to use the buffer I own, but I'm afraid!! My 8 is black and I don't want to spoil it with swirl marks!! I just bought some Zymol today and can't wait to dig in.

Any thought's on using the buffer??? Thanks in advance.

- Irish :cool:

Like Whoseyourbaba said, you want to use a Porter Cable random orbit buffer. This makes it very unlikely that you will "burn" your paint, since it is "random" orbit.

Also, although you can use it to "wax" your car, it is most useful for the prep work, which includes polishing (which is different from waxing/protecting the paint).

What kind of condition is your paint in? Do you have swirls and/or fine scratches? If so, you need to use a polish to get rid of them. The best way to do this is with the Porter Cable sander with the appropriate polishing pad.

If you are only waxing (like Zymol) most people simply do it by hand. This is because you do not need to use any type of "force" at all to "polish" the paint. You should apply the Last Step Product (LSP) very lightly, in thin coats, without using pressure. The LSP is NOT going to clean or polish the paint.

Bottom line- if you are just going to wax/protect, do it by hand. If you are going to clean/polish, use the Porter Cable random orbit buffer.

Here check Meguiars advice :

http://www.meguiars.com.au/Get_Schooled34.htm

http://www.meguiars.com.au/Get_Schooled35.htm

Rob....as always Thanks.

- Irish :cool: