Best way to apply wax ??

Weedle · Post by **Weedle** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:12 pm

This is more than likely a question for DINO !!!!

is this the best way to apply wax ?? i normally put it on a cloth/sponge and keep going in circles until the whole section is covered in a haze !!

ive seen the way dino does his above - is there any difference in the way its applied ??

also is it worth getting one of the 240v orbital polishers from halfords ???

cheers for any help !!

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:34 pm

I use an applicator pad to work the wax into the paintwork...leave it for a while so go make ya self a cuppa and drink it

go back out and rub it down with a microfibre cloth/terry towel using a lil bit of pressure

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:44 pm

ditto, put it on with a applicator pad in a circular motion. let it dry to a haze and remove with a clean cotton cloth. comes out shiny enough for me.

Weedle · Post by **Weedle** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:47 pm

right so i dont do it the way dino does his then - i was doing it right !!

i may have been taking it off to quickly though ?!?

it still seems a bit damp when i take it off should it be more like a powder when you take it off ??

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:14 pm

that picture you have posted at the top of the topic is

Dino going hardcore on the 'car detailing' this is one of the processes you can go through using a PC (porter cable)

If you dont have a porter cable then its down to you and your hard craft hand work bud

Not 100% sure on waxes but last time i helped a mate with it, when it came to the rub down/buffin it was dry/dusty/pasty

maybe you used too much

dino · Post by **dino** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:34 pm

Thats not wax i have applied.

As i said in the thread where you got the pic from i have applied an abrasive polish. I spread it out like that to get an even coverage when using my Porter Cable polisher.

As to wax - apply as thin as possible then let haze lightly and wipe off. Most waxes do not need to be left more than 5 mins.

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:31 pm

im gettin them all wrong today aint i

Weedle · Post by **Weedle** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:51 pm

cheers guys - im obviously a newbie to all this decent cleaning gear !!

the way dino put his abrasive polish on - is this similar to dc1 ?? is only worth doing that way if i have one of those leccy polishers

Is the 240v polisher from halfords any good - is it worth gettting ??

dino · Post by **dino** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:33 pm

DC1 is a paint cleaner.

The polish i have applied is designed for removing paint defects ie swirls.

I wouldn't recommend them buffers from Halfords myself.

Weedle · Post by **Weedle** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:10 pm

dino wrote:DC1 is a paint cleaner.

The polish i have applied is designed for removing paint defects ie swirls.

I wouldn't recommend them buffers from Halfords myself.

righty- o ill get me old man to get one from the states when he is over
there !!

im just gonna do with what you guys said :-

wash+dry
claybar
wash+dry
DC 1,2,3

cheers for your help guys