I have a Milwalkee high speed buffer, it ran around $200.00 dollars. I have only used it on my boat (which was easy) and it worked great. Used Mequairs products
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10-13-2009, 04:19 PM | #61 (permalink) |
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I have a Milwalkee high speed buffer, it ran around $200.00 dollars. I have only used it on my boat (which was easy) and it worked great. Used Mequairs products to remove oxidation, then a cleaner wax, and finished off with pure carnuba wax (love the look and smell) but would have to do touch ups regular(I used various different pads depending on the product applied). I have not had the courage to get near the Z with a power tool. The NXT looks great on it and is easy to apply and remove by hand. Not a complete novice, just not real brave with power tools and cars. Thank you for your replies and information. Just want the Z to look the best I can make it.
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10-13-2009, 10:16 PM | #64 (permalink) |
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10-14-2009, 01:57 AM | #66 (permalink) | |
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i used my random orbital on my Z the 2nd day of ownership to remove most of the dealer installed swirls.
then i went at it again about a week ago to rid ALL swirls. the z's paint is soft though. |
10-14-2009, 06:59 PM | #69 (permalink) | |
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I used a clay bar and then cleaned the car with the detailing spray before I waxed it, yet it still felt like it was scratching the paint when I applied the wax. I didnt realize you had to seal the paint though. So after I wash the car and get rid of the old wax I have to polish the car, then wax it? I don't mind the extra work it takes to put on a carnuba wax or whatever works best. I just want to stop putting swirl marks in my paint and keep the finish looking as perfect as I can for as long as possible. I would like to wax the car again and try getting getting rid of the swirl marks this time without adding new ones. |
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^So after I wash the car and get rid of the old wax I have to polish the car, then wax it?
Yes! ___________________ But now you've created a question for me, that I don't have the answer for! Do you polish "every time", before you wax?
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10-15-2009, 02:09 AM | #71 (permalink) |
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Timmer, sponges are not good for washing. They are a flat surface that can trap dirt and scratch the paint, especially soft paint. Sheep skin wash mitts are what you need. A two bucket wash system is best. One bucket is for the wash soap the other is a rinse bucket. Wash a 2ft square area at a time then rinse in the rinse bucket then back in the soap bucket to wash another area. The wax you are using is not marring your paint. It is coming from washing your car. I see this all the time. Once I get people on the two bucket wash system the problem is usually rectified. Make sure the buckets are new and keep them clean. Do not use them for anything else. Do not use your sheep skin wash mitt for anything else either. Hang up the mitt, don't leave it laying around. Wash from the top of the car down. Use separate mitts for the very bottom of the car as well as the wheels. I use separate buckets as well for the wheels. Give this a try and let me know how you make out.
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That's right, and I doubt you will find that locally. Grit guards will more that likely have to be purchased online.
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This may sound dumb but when I hear the term "sealant" then sealing things inside comes to mind. So would it not be beneficial to put the wax on first then seal it in with a sealant? If not then that's no surprise to me as everything else has said sealant first then wax if you can find a wax that will work with the sealant, but I'm just wondering why not the other way around ?
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