Wax and application
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Wax and application
What was is eeveryone using and how are you applying it? Buffer? If using a buffer, which one? I personally use Zymbol and apply it by hand but think I would get a better shine with a buffer, I just can't find a small enough buffer for the job.
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RE: Wax and application
A buffer on a bike? I use a buffer on my 4 wheelers and buff out with a sheepskin pad that gives it a glass shine but it's just to big for a bike to me. I just use a microfiber pad for wax on and micro fiber towel for wax off but i mostly just use that protect all because it's so easy.
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RE: Wax and application
Griots Garage cleaner wax first,then their Carnuba,applied and buffed by hand.
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RE: Wax and application
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What was is eeveryone using and how are you applying it? Buffer? If using a buffer, which one? I personally use Zymbol and apply it by hand but think I would get a better shine with a buffer, I just can't find a small enough buffer for the job.
What was is eeveryone using and how are you applying it? Buffer? If using a buffer, which one? I personally use Zymbol and apply it by hand but think I would get a better shine with a buffer, I just can't find a small enough buffer for the job.
If you really feel the need to use a buffer they make 3" air operated. Keep the rpm's low 1200-1500 and use less product than you think you need. You don't buff until the product is completely gone, if you do that you're going to create more swirls and scratches.
I'm with the rest of the guys, do it by hand and you will get just as much shine and less chance of screwing up the paint job.
Good Luck
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RE: Wax and application
I personally have never/would never use a buffer on a bike. The surfaces that you are polishing/waxing are so small, it doesn't buy you anything (time wise) anyway. Do it by hand, there is less chance of something going wrong (like nicking the side of the buffer against some chrome).
Just my $0.02
Dave
Just my $0.02
Dave
