Machine applied wax queston

[sshinn1]

I want to apply my paste wax with my PC but don't want to take it out of the jar as I will probably drop it, and think I will use too much product with the putty knife or wrench application.

I currently use the 4" spot buf pad on a polishin pal, which is super easy to apply to the pad as it fits right in the jar, and figure that will work good on a 3.5" backing plate on my PC, but haven't seen that mentioned as an option on any of the threads I read thru about machine polishing - does anyone know of a reason that would be a bad idea?

 

[tw33k2514]

It will work fine. It will just take longer with the small pads.

 

[S2K]

I use a plastic knife (like you would use at a picnic) I sanded off the serrations so I wouldn't damage my pad and just scrape a little out of the jar and spread it on the pad like a very thin coat of butter on bread. I can use very little wax and get very good coverage. From my 3oz Fuzion i have waxed my car at least 6 times (I lost count)and probably have enough left for 2-3 more.
Sorry if that didn't really address your question but thought it might be another idea to try.

 

[Jomax]

I use a plastic knife (like you would use at a picnic) I sanded off the serrations so I wouldn't damage my pad and just scrape a little out of the jar and spread it on the pad like a very thin coat of butter on bread. I can use very little wax and get very good coverage. From my 3oz Fuzion i have waxed my car at least 6 times (I lost count)and probably have enough left for 2-3 more.
Sorry if that didn't really address your question but thought it might be another idea to try.

Good idea!!


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[sshinn1]

Thanks - i'll try the plastic knife, if I can't get it thin enough I'll use the spot buffs

 

[S2K]

I think you will get it thin. Just spread it very thin on your pad, you'll be surprised how far it will go before you have to reload your pad. And when you reload it only takes less than half of what you primed it with to go just as far.
I had read about the putty knife method and it just seemed too aggressive to me, that's how I got the small plastic knife idea. I can spread it thin with a lot more control.