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Best way to apply wax ??
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:12 pm
by Weedle
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 !!
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:34 pm
by Randall
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
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:44 pm
by dragon_green
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:47 pm
by Weedle
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 ??
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:14 pm
by Randall
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
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:34 pm
by dino
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:31 pm
by Randall
im gettin them all wrong today aint i
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:51 pm
by Weedle
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 ??
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:33 pm
by dino
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:10 pm
by Weedle
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