How many of you use a MACHINE to WAX your vehicle?

How many of you use a MACHINE to WAX your vehicle?

  • All the time

    Votes: 53 43.1%

  • Half the time

    Votes: 37 30.1%

  • Never use a machine

    Votes: 33 26.8%
  • Total voters
    123
  • Poll closed .
irvsmith said:
In my review of the responses I only see one which mentions the removal of the wax by machine. Do others use the machine for removal as well? I would assume so as it would negate some of the time saving but just was curious how people do the removal process. Apply with fine buffing/polishing pad and then remove with clean fine buffing/polishing pad?
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To remove you would use a micro fiber bonnet that fits over a foam pad. It does work, but a PITA because it loads up with wax and you need to reverse the bonnet and change frequently. I find it easier to wipe off by hand.
 
Rsurfer said:
To remove you would use a micro fiber bonnet that fits over a foam pad. It does work, but a PITA because it loads up with wax and you need to reverse the bonnet and change frequently. I find it easier to wipe off by hand.
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Thanks. I think I will be trying the machine application approach next time.

David
 
I apply c845 with da but I must say its so thin sometimes I start to ? Whether its there or not.
 
Always by hand, too much of a hassle to clean pads when you can throw a mf wax applicator away.
 
Hassle? I just spray the pad with a degreaser. Let it sit for 30 seconds then high pressure rinse it
No issues
 
Flex with Hybrid Red Pad. Takes no time and perfect even coat.
 
Kevin845 said:
Always by hand, too much of a hassle to clean pads when you can throw a mf wax applicator away.
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I just spray an apc on them and tossem in the washing machine. Machine application is way faster and assures a uniform thin coat and ease of removal along with conserving product.

I did my entire GC recently with about a teaspoon of Fuzion. I use a small putty knife to apply it to the pad.

I did a big Lexus LS460 with about 2/3 of an oz of WG 3.0.

For me it will always be machine application. I use my Rupe 75 and a 4" blue B & S pad. Before the Rupes I'd use my PC with a 3.5" bp and same pad combo.
 
Always done all the detailing by hand. Until one day I decided to pick up the DA from Harbor Freight. Using a white pad and Finish Kare 218 its so simple and quick to get a thin even coat and almost no time. Now ordering the Cyclo pretty soon.

A side question what pad would I use if I would want to layer waxes or sealants. Klasse Sealant Glaze is going on my Challenger and want to do 3 or 4 layers.
 
I started using a Cyclo around 1988. I could never do a car by hand. I do wax my Harley by hand though. Just because the size of the bike is manageable.
 
Hey guys rookie question, if you want to put wax on the car with a DA would you have to Clay it? For it to not create swirl marks ?
 
Clay it if it needs it (do a search for the baggie test).

You won't necessarily get swirl marks from not claying...
 
I'll use a machine for doing stuff like the wife's car but I do it by hand for any clients. Most of the time that I am.waxing it is higher end vehicles and just from the amount of time I have been doing it I feel I have more control. It's just person preference for me
 
I've always wanted to learn how to polish with a DA but worried about damaging or burning the paint.

Does waxing the car still provide the same risks ? I'd imaging you just put a soft buffing cloth and then use a lowish speed.
 
It's much less riskier than polishing.
In fact, it's very close to zero risk.. You'd have to drop the machine onto the car to do any damage..
 
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