Im borrowing my neighbors buffer machine, to give it a try for the first time. I plan on washing and waxing the car, but not sure if it can be damaging. Do i apply wax and remove wax with the buffer? Also is there anything i should know berore starting...

Any help would be appreciated...

thanks

 

It would probably help to know what type of buffer it is... random orbit, variable speed polisher, etc... It would also help to know what type of wax/polish you intend to use with it.

 

its a craftsman 10inch buffer with what looks like one speed only (random orbit); im going to use meguires gold class liquid wax.

hope this helps

 

I'm not too familiar with Craftsman or which model it is. I personally use the Porter Cable (PC) 7424 Random Orbital Polisher. I know for a fact it's safe. If you aren't careful, it might leave nasty swirl marks all over the car if it's not a high-quality machine. Check with your neighbor and do some research on the machine. If you post the exact model, I can look in to it a little for you as well.

 

here is a link to the 7in. version with specs; there is also a link to the 10in. version but it has a little less info.

7inch
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...ab=des#tablink


10inch
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...ab=spe#tablink

 

With that particular buffer I personally would use a paste wax and hand apply and use the buffer to remove and polish. The removal should be followed with a clean hood applied and go over the finish again to polish to a higher gloss.

But that's just me. I tend to use liquid waxes only for hand waxing and polishing, while leaving the paste waxes for the 2 times a year that I break out the clay bar and buffer for a full day wash and detail day project.