Big Money Buffer?????

[Vader 87]

Should i look into buying a nice buffer like a Craftsman or something? I got one of those cheapo Discount Auto Parts ones that i use on my wifes car to save time and its a piece of junk brand new. Im battling swirl marks and every time i try get rid of them with this polish or that polish i end up putting more in the paint and im wondering if its b/c i do it by hand. Any ideas?

 

[John Larkin]

"A poor craftsman blames his tools". Just kidding Jason.

If the Discount AP machine spins and holds RPM, then it's not the machine. But there are certain attachments you might try. At the auctions, they use a wool pad for compounding/heavy polishing. They switch to a foam pad for waxing/light polishing. Usually 3M products. Then for the final coat, to remove swirls, a hand applied glaze is applied in straight lines front to back (some people use a "waffle foam pad" at this stage with good results). Also the wax product should be looked at. They use CarBrite products but they also do mass production and I'm generally not satisfied with their results. I haven't tried Zaino but it sure sounds like good stuff.

I'm a buffing idiot and generally apply wax/polish by hand anyhow. BTW, when did you get married? I didn't know this.

 

[Vader 87]

i got married last December on the 29th.

 

[Two Lane]

Happy Anniversary!!

How's the buffer doing? It's all in the pads you're using...get the very best!

 

[Pronto]

Coastal Tools has the Porter Cable polisher. It's real nice. Get the velco attachment from them too. Meguire's has a selection of buffs and you'll be all set. I finally got the right equipment after using junk stuff. Makes a big difference.