hand waxing VS porter cable/buffer

daveCFPrez · 09-17-07, 12:48 AM

I've always hand waxed my cars...

how many of you out there are using a buffer or porter cable and how many are not using any kind of machine?

(thinking about buying a porter cable... again)

Vic Cardenas · 09-17-07, 12:54 AM

I hand wax every 3-4 weeks.

zany · 09-17-07, 01:21 AM

i have an el cheapo machine from walmart.

It definately saved me time and energy as I was able to get 2 cars done with just one beer

Ken · 09-17-07, 03:03 AM

waxing and polishing are different things. You can use a porter cable to buff and polish and still hand wax. I've actually never heard of anybody using a porter cable to wax their car.

Searchin4acoupe · 09-17-07, 10:15 AM

I bought my PC back in early '04 and absolutely love it. I use it to polish out swirls and minor scratches and also use it to wax. Haven't hand waxed since. Well worth the money.

IkeRay · 09-17-07, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

waxing and polishing are different things. You can use a porter cable to buff and polish and still hand wax. I've actually never heard of anybody using a porter cable to wax their car.

i have hand waxed my car for quite some times, but when it comes to swirls, you cant really get them out without a rotary polisher of a sort.

Searchin4acoupe · 09-17-07, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by IkeRay

i have hand waxed my car for quite some times, but when it comes to swirls, you cant really get them out without a rotary polisher of a sort.

I assume you would also include the Porter Cable "Orbital" buffer in this statement as I have had GREAT success in removing swirls with mine.

Kenso · 09-17-07, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Searchin4acoupe

I assume you would also include the Porter Cable "Orbital" buffer in this statement as I have had GREAT success in removing swirls with mine.

Agreed. A Porter Cable is a must if you own a dark colored car. I'd hate to be without mine.

BumbleBee83 · 09-17-07, 12:52 PM

wtf is a porter cable

ATLfoKuS · 09-17-07, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BumbleBee83

wtf is a porter cable

its a brand of electric buffer

BumbleBee83 · 09-17-07, 01:11 PM

i see, how much do these run for? My coupe is charcoal gray and after the paint im gonna want to start waxing it regularly. If these are reccomeneded for darker paints (right Kenso?) ill definatly grab one.

antik · 09-17-07, 01:14 PM

http://www.autogeek.net/po.html

I use poorboys products and CCS pads... though, not on a porter cable 7424. I will be replacing my orbital with the Porter Cable in the future.

4doorYooper · 09-17-07, 01:35 PM

Hand waxed all my cars, all my life. It's one of those old school, that's-how-the-old-man-did-it type things. Kind of like hitting my head on shit while I'm fixing something. I get it from him

Stevec · 09-17-07, 02:05 PM

I took a look at the Meguiar's Web site and came up with this post discussing the PC 7336 and 7424 -

"They are essentially the same machine. the 7336 has the 6" counterweight, and the 7424 has the 5" counterweight. The G-100 from Meguiar's is the exacty same model as the 7424, but offers a backing plate and pad in addition to a lifetime warranty. Point is, all three are essentially the same, if you want to insure you investment I'd go with the G-100, if not the 7336/7424 is probably your best bet. BTW, the pad/backing plate that comes with the 7424 should never, I repeat never touch your car's paint."

Meguiar's put their name on the 7424 and call it the G-100. You can shop a little and get them a a good price. While searching I found a case and will probably buy it. What Meguiar's teaches is that "random" is the key word for amateur detailers (like me). You start getting into rotaries - you better leave it to the pro's.

Waxing with the G-100 is quicker and allows a more even application of wax. The real value of the machine, though, is cleaning paint and swirl removal.

Searchin4acoupe · 09-17-07, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BumbleBee83

i see, how much do these run for? My coupe is charcoal gray and after the paint im gonna want to start waxing it regularly. If these are reccomeneded for darker paints (right Kenso?) ill definatly grab one.

I would suggest it for use on any color car. They all get scratches and swirls. It's just more noticeable on darker colors.

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daveCFPrez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,394 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS Car 2: 1996 Ford EB Bronco Car 3: 1992 Honda Accord EX iTrader: (27)	hand waxing VS porter cable/buffer I've always hand waxed my cars... how many of you out there are using a buffer or porter cable and how many are not using any kind of machine? (thinking about buying a porter cable... again) __________________ dave my '95 GS

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Vic Cardenas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 995 Car 1: 91 Coupe L wht/blk Car 2: 91 Coupe LS wht/blk iTrader: (8)	I hand wax every 3-4 weeks. __________________ Modifications: Custom Cold Air Intake, Telion's Type I Stage 2 Chip, Blackend Engine Damper, TB Coolant Bypass, Custom made three point strut brace , EGR Block Plate, Brembo Rotors, EBC Greenstuff pads, Goodridge SS brake lines. 215/45 Nexen n3000's on 17X7 Enkei Evo6's. Auto Climate Control Swap (fully functional), McCulloch 5700k HID's, Alpine 8080 alarm, Moonroof Tilt, F1 Clear Corners, Clear Bumper Lights mod, 160mph cluster, Interior LED swap, Redout Taillights.

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zany troll Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,010 Car 1: 1987 Legend L, 5 sp, 178K (RIP) Car 2: 1998 Accord Coupe V6 iTrader: (0)	i have an el cheapo machine from walmart. It definately saved me time and energy as I was able to get 2 cars done with just one beer __________________ 7/04 - 9/05: 1987 Legend L, 5 sp, 178K legend with damage/ vtec y0!!!!!!!!

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Ken aka desired_speeds Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Hella Part of Cali Posts: 7,828 Car 1: 91 Legend LS - soon to be manual Car 2: 91 Legend L - parts Car 3: 96 Honda Saber 32v iTrader: (2)	waxing and polishing are different things. You can use a porter cable to buff and polish and still hand wax. I've actually never heard of anybody using a porter cable to wax their car. __________________ . k e n Parting out a 91 L 5-speed, let me know if you need any parts besides engine and 5-speed parts. The car is Rosewood brown with type E cloth interior.

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Searchin4acoupe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,871 Car 1: '95 Blk/Tan LS 79k -”OEM-ified”- Car 2: '00 Odyssey - 143k Car 3: '92 Accord - 341k iTrader: (0)	I bought my PC back in early '04 and absolutely love it. I use it to polish out swirls and minor scratches and also use it to wax. Haven't hand waxed since. Well worth the money. __________________ Last edited by Searchin4acoupe : 09-17-07 at 02:41 PM.

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BumbleBee83 Dont argue with idiots! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 697 Car 1: 92 Legend L Coupe Car 2: 93 Swift gti - RIP iTrader: (4)	wtf is a porter cable __________________ Hi, im an audiophile. What are you?

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BumbleBee83 Dont argue with idiots! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 697 Car 1: 92 Legend L Coupe Car 2: 93 Swift gti - RIP iTrader: (4)	i see, how much do these run for? My coupe is charcoal gray and after the paint im gonna want to start waxing it regularly. If these are reccomeneded for darker paints (right Kenso?) ill definatly grab one. __________________ Hi, im an audiophile. What are you?

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antik Obsessive Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,733 Car 1: 98.5 BMW M3 Coupe 5MT Car 2: 95 L Sedan Car 3: 95 6MT Coupe (Dad's) iTrader: (5)	http://www.autogeek.net/po.html I use poorboys products and CCS pads... though, not on a porter cable 7424. I will be replacing my orbital with the Porter Cable in the future. __________________ ~Ben Canterbury Green '95 Auto L Sedan ADDCO \| MLS \| KNUKONCEPTZ \| ALPINE \| ECLIPSE \| JL AUDIO \| BOSTON ACOUSTICS

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Stevec Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Forest CA Posts: 260 Car 1: 1995 White LegendLL iTrader: (0)	I took a look at the Meguiar's Web site and came up with this post discussing the PC 7336 and 7424 - "They are essentially the same machine. the 7336 has the 6" counterweight, and the 7424 has the 5" counterweight. The G-100 from Meguiar's is the exacty same model as the 7424, but offers a backing plate and pad in addition to a lifetime warranty. Point is, all three are essentially the same, if you want to insure you investment I'd go with the G-100, if not the 7336/7424 is probably your best bet. BTW, the pad/backing plate that comes with the 7424 should never, I repeat never touch your car's paint." Meguiar's put their name on the 7424 and call it the G-100. You can shop a little and get them a a good price. While searching I found a case and will probably buy it. What Meguiar's teaches is that "random" is the key word for amateur detailers (like me). You start getting into rotaries - you better leave it to the pro's. Waxing with the G-100 is quicker and allows a more even application of wax. The real value of the machine, though, is cleaning paint and swirl removal. __________________

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