Applying or Removing with a Buffer?

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Nov 6, 2003 | 06:55 PM

armoredsainTT

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Applying or Removing with a Buffer?

Do you use it for applying and removing polish and wax, or just either applying or removing? I am seriously thinking about getting a buffer.

Nov 6, 2003 | 08:24 PM

Troy H

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Applying all products but wax. Wax gets applied by hand. All products get buffed by hand.

Nov 7, 2003 | 12:40 PM

armoredsainTT

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That's a good point, thanks Troy. I'm thinking about the PC 7424.

I like how you have options with different pads and etc. Do you recommend foam for the polish?

Nov 8, 2003 | 05:26 AM

Al Pollack

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Try a PC 7424 You'll never go back ..

The PC's are foolproof. For removing compounds/polish's, it's the only way to go. You'll have less work AND better results. There's some excellent information on the properautocare website.

Al ..

Nov 10, 2003 | 06:19 AM

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If you take care of your car, you should never need a buffer...

Of course, my opinion may differ from others, but I strongly believe that if you care for your car regularly and keep a good protectant (wax or synthetic) on the car, you'll never need a buffer. There is more potential to damage the car with the buffer, especially for the novice.

I have a Pathfinder that I got new in 1993 that is completely swirl-free and the paint looks like it just came off the showroom - glossy and swirl free - and it's never seen the likes of a buffer.

Nov 10, 2003 | 12:07 PM

Troy H

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Hogwash. There are 1001 things that can harm the finish of a car not under your direct

control, unless you never drive the car out of your own driveway. A ROB like the 7424 not only does better work than what you can do by hand, it also does it faster. And assuming you're not a complete n00b, there's no danger in using the P-C.

Nov 13, 2003 | 05:35 AM

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Agree. Maybe all he's ever done is wash and wax.

Because if you've ever applied a glaze or polish <i>correctly</i> by hand, you know it's a lot of work with the amount of elbow grease it requires. A PC makes it so much easier, and a bit faster too.