So for Christmas I got a Neiko Variable Speed 7-Inch Car, Truck and Boat Polisher - Buffer - 1.75 HP.

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Now I've never used a polisher/ buffer before so I'm not too sure on a couple things. However, I usually do a decentg job on cars I wax by hand. Here's where y'all come in.

1. What type of products should I be using with this..?
2. What should I look out for when using this..?
3. Any decent sites that talk about detailing with a polisher/buffer like this..?
4. What am I forgetting..?

Any other info would be appreciated.


Thanks.

 

Welcome to the wonderfully tedious world of DA polishing! Doing it by hand and by DA polishoer are two very very different things. When using a DA dual action polishoer buffer, it is about finding the right combination of pads and products. Using the right grade pad with the right product will net you amazing results. Different products are used for different clear coats/ degree of damage to the clear coat etc.

Typically the porter/cable 7424 or the Flex are the two main DA's in use by proshops, and a lot of reviews have specific instructions for those polishers. It will take a little guess n check to correspond to your DA polisher. Lake Country makes the pads that we use.

Detailingbliss.com is full of useful information on how to properly use the buffer/pads/and products.

It is all a tedious balancing act between preparation, pressure, pads, products etc. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and ill help guide you through it.

 

thanks yo.

That site is pretty crazy! Got a lot of reading to do before this touches my car. Right now I've got the pads that came with the polisher as well as a huge Meguiar's "Cut" Pad. Looks like a sheep.

 

no problem, theres TONS of information, not all of it good, but what will get you started real easy with good results is Adams super machine polish, followed by Adams super machine wax. The color of the polish and wax corresponds to the pads you should use, so the black one goes with the black pad, white one with white pad.

The general technique for applying is to work a 2'x2' area going up/down, then side to side overlapping, using mild pressure and working the polish till it STARTS to become translucent. Let the machine and the pad do the work, and try to keep the pad level and flat the whole time.

Again, for any questions feel free to pm me here or on detailingbliss.com. I detail professionally as a second job so dont hesitate to ask.

also, something nobody tells you, if you use carnauba wax for a deep shine, dont use a microfiber to take it off, use lambs wool, microfiber tends to lift the carnauba wax off the car and doesnt leave a nice solid shine.

 

more good info..!

I will look into Adams, although I am a Meguiar's Fanboi so far. Seen some of their products but don't really know what they do so for now, I'm not buying anything until I read, read, read.

I signed up over at detailingbliss and put you down as my referral.