I just recently purchased an electric buffer/waxer & I have some really good spray wax. Can I use the spray wax with this, or do I need to get the paste kind?
2007-08-21 05:49:22 · 4 answers · asked by Butterfli 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you can but if you have a high speed buffer it will just take it off and not leave any wax on it. i use premium turtle wax when i buff my car and then just use the spray on wax just to make shine until next buff.
2007-08-21 06:06:01 · answer #1 · answered by inverted_evil_goku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two sets of instructions to pay attention to. The directions on the spray wax and the directions on the buffer.
Most spray waxes are for a clean finish (paint and clear coat) that is not oxidized.
Buffers generally come in two styles. The occillating type that both spins and wobbles. Kind of hard to hold on to. These are for every day polishing and minor oxidation.
The other type is more of a high speed buffer and rotates only in one direction very fast and these remove a lot of oxidation quickly and can, if used incorrectly, burn the paint or fiinsh and take you right down to the primer or metal is you're not careful. The main thing is to keep them moving and do not lean down or push on the buffer.
They will all leave some swirls in the finish if you stare at it sideways in the sunlight.
I will put the wax on by hand and then buff it off and then get all the little nooks and crannies with a soft cotton rag, like and old t-shirt, and old toothbrush. If you wax or polish your car once or twice a year then it is easier than waiting until it has that dull oxidized finish. Direct sunlight is your worst enemy.
Good Luck!
2007-08-21 06:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wax by itself will just protect the paint from more oxidation. If you want to correct the problem you will need to compound the paint before waxing. A detailer can buff the paint and make it shine like new. If you don't want to invest that kind of money in a older car then you may do it yourself. Get a 3 step paint revival kit from either Mother's or Meguiar's. It's alot of work but you will be impressed by the results. The kits include a compound, polish and a wax. Investing in an orbital buffer may be a wise choice also. A machine will do a much better job than you can by hand and you won't be as tired.
2016-04-01 09:46:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the bottle it should give the directions on how and what to use it with.
Electric buffers aren't that great. You still get the best shine doing it by hand.
2007-08-21 05:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by cliff1224 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋