Applying LSP - DA or by hand?

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Detailed my first car a couple of weeks ago using my new Griot's 6", CCS pads, Wolfgang TRS, Meg's NXT 2, Meg's clay...had a blast...better yet gave my freshly detailed 99 Honda Accord to my son for a wedding gift :xyxthumbs:

Questions for the pros - Do you apply your LSP with a DA or by hand? Why?

I found that applying my LSP on the side panels was easier by hand.....wondering if I should stick with the DA for all areas.
 
Hand is easier and faster for me. DA takes too long to get ready, clean-up. Plus you waste product using the DA.
 
To me it depends on the product. I like to apply anything that is not WOWO, such as Megs M16, with the DA as it tends to spread a much thinner coat and therefore much easier to remove. If the product is WOWO I will do it by hand.
 
Depends with the wax you are using. When I apply waxes like NXT or M16 that tend to be hard to take off if you apply them a little thick I will use a DA. But using Products like WGPS, Fuzion, Liquid and Paste Souveran, and Max Wax I will apply them by hand because they are easy to remove.
 
I prefer the DA to apply waxes or sealants. Get on some soft paint and you can marr it all up with the pressure from your hand. I can get super thin and even coats with the DA, I can't do as well with my hand. I don't waste product at all with the DA, if anything I use less.
 
sullysdetailing said:
Depends with the wax you are using. When I apply waxes like NXT or M16 that tend to be hard to take off if you apply them a little thick I will use a DA. But using Products like WGPS, Fuzion, Liquid and Paste Souveran, and Max Wax I will apply them by hand because they are easy to remove.
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+1. I had residue issues last time I used NXT by hand. Next time I'll try using the PC to get it thinner. If that doesn't help my trash will have a new friend.
 
i didnt like trying to get all the lsp out of my grey pads afterword. kind of a pain to me when i can do it by hand.
 
I see the acronym LSP a lot on this board but I don't know what it is. What is "LSP"?
 



I like to apply by hand, all my LSP's. Especially the Souverain paste, as it is easy as hell to remove. Applying by hand is more efficient (conserves product).

When using a liquid such as Megs #26, I apply by hand with a small round foam applicator, but I like to spray a little distilled water/instant detailer as the LSP starts to harden up, then hit the mofo with a PC/white pad, or simply a MF applicator (with distilled water/instant detailer).

I then remove the remaining wax product with clean MF's. Using distilled water/instant detailer to rework the product, works it into a nice thin, easily removable layer.




 
I always apply my LSP my hand sometimes even with my hands unless it's something very large like my enclosed car trailer, boat or a motor home.
 
Hate applying by the D.A I always go by hand, I feel more control for some reason
 
Same as most everyone else, I go for hand application. Its easier to control and you use less product.
 
Fly bye said:
I like to apply by hand, all my LSP's. Especially the Souverain paste, as it is easy as hell to remove. Applying by hand is more efficient (conserves product).

When using a liquid such as Megs #26, I apply by hand with a small round foam applicator, but I like to spray a little distilled water/instant detailer as the LSP starts to harden up, then hit the mofo with a PC/white pad, or simply a MF applicator (with distilled water/instant detailer).

I then remove the remaining wax product with clean MF's. Using distilled water/instant detailer to rework the product, works it into a nice thin, easily removable layer.
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Why would you use a white pad instead of a gray, gold, blue or red. The white pad is a polishing pad. Are you trying to polish with a wax?
 
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