cobalt owners who buff their own cars! buffers?
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cobalt owners who buff their own cars! buffers?
what buffers does everyone use who does their own waxing/polishing/compounding? what polishing/compound products do you use?
just curious.
i just picked me up a dewalt 7-9 inch buffer,variable speed,only about 9 pounds.
i havent used it (cars been at the dealership) but i picked up 3m compound/light scratch remover along with a 3m polish. i havent buffed a car in about 6 years and wasnt going to let anyone touch it so i said EFF it,ill just buy a buffer.
just curious.
i just picked me up a dewalt 7-9 inch buffer,variable speed,only about 9 pounds.
i havent used it (cars been at the dealership) but i picked up 3m compound/light scratch remover along with a 3m polish. i havent buffed a car in about 6 years and wasnt going to let anyone touch it so i said EFF it,ill just buy a buffer.
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meguiars has a great stage kit. Step 1 cleans the surface. Step 2 polishes (which typically removes a thin layer of paint). Step 3 applies the carnuba wax. What I do is I clay bar the car first before anything (after a good wash that is). I apply step 1, and the I use the buffer for step 2. Then the last part is I apply step 3 by hand. A light coat is all you need, and use straight back/forth motions (don't listen to the karate kid).
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meguiar's ultimate compound is what I would use if it's a deep scratch or swirling. They say you can apply it by hand, but I would stick to the buffer. And work in small sections. I usually tape it off b/c otherwise my ocd will kick in.
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my buddy works at a dealer and buffs cars and details them. he told me 3m compound is the best hands down. he wont use anything else,i cant wait until i get some spare time to buff my car. soo many scratches and stuff from the previous owner. it drive me nuts
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Best stuff on the market for machine polishing and detailing in general is Adam's. What's more, they have an awesome collection of detailed how-to videos on their web site explaining step-by-step how to do everything. Check it out here:
Instructional Detailing Videos
If you have ANY questions about a specific issue to do with detailing ANY part of your car, visit their forum here:
Adam's Polishes Forums - Powered by vBulletin
Their products aren't cheap, but comparable to say a Meguiar's or Mother's. Once you use their stuff you'll never go back.
I don't use any other brand on any part of my Cobalt. And it looks amazing
Instructional Detailing Videos
If you have ANY questions about a specific issue to do with detailing ANY part of your car, visit their forum here:
Adam's Polishes Forums - Powered by vBulletin
Their products aren't cheap, but comparable to say a Meguiar's or Mother's. Once you use their stuff you'll never go back.
I don't use any other brand on any part of my Cobalt. And it looks amazing
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Best stuff on the market for machine polishing and detailing in general is Adam's. What's more, they have an awesome collection of detailed how-to videos on their web site explaining step-by-step how to do everything. Check it out here:
Instructional Detailing Videos
If you have ANY questions about a specific issue to do with detailing ANY part of your car, visit their forum here:
Adam's Polishes Forums - Powered by vBulletin
Their products aren't cheap, but comparable to say a Meguiar's or Mother's. Once you use their stuff you'll never go back.
I don't use any other brand on any part of my Cobalt. And it looks amazing
Instructional Detailing Videos
If you have ANY questions about a specific issue to do with detailing ANY part of your car, visit their forum here:
Adam's Polishes Forums - Powered by vBulletin
Their products aren't cheap, but comparable to say a Meguiar's or Mother's. Once you use their stuff you'll never go back.
I don't use any other brand on any part of my Cobalt. And it looks amazing
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Haha hi Stan! Good to see you're on here as well! Yeah I'm the guy that makes that 15-mile drive every other month or so to Adam's warehouse and spends waaaay too much money there. They have these carts you can push around the warehouse and I'm telling you, that's a very dangerous thing...! But getting the best detail products that money can buy = priceless!
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i cant even begin to start here with what i use. i have so many different things in my arsonal from 3m, to meguiars, to menzera, lake country, etc etc etc. every car takes to products differently and requires its own touch depending on what people want and the time your given.
also for newbs a rotary is not recommended witout practice. you will screw up the paint.... dual action polishers are recommended.
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Haha hi Stan! Good to see you're on here as well! Yeah I'm the guy that makes that 15-mile drive every other month or so to Adam's warehouse and spends waaaay too much money there. They have these carts you can push around the warehouse and I'm telling you, that's a very dangerous thing...! But getting the best detail products that money can buy = priceless!
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Seriously, watch this video and you'll see how easy it is:
Porter Cable Polishing Detailing Video
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Don't be. And there's really no need to get panels from a scrap yard either. I was a total noob at polishing 2 years ago and the only way you can damage your car with the porter cable dual action polisher is if you drop it on your car.
Seriously, watch this video and you'll see how easy it is:
Porter Cable Polishing Detailing Video
Seriously, watch this video and you'll see how easy it is:
Porter Cable Polishing Detailing Video
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i havent buffed a car in over 6 years from when i worked at a carwash. good thing i have 3 work vehicles to practice buffing on to make sure i still know what to do lol
i buffed my work truck that i drive daily yesterday after work. i wasnt motivated at all to do it but i had a good hour and a half of compounding the hood and fenders. it turned out pretty damn good. for never having any wax or anything on it.
what does everyone use for a wax? i grabbed some liquid glass this passed summer and that turned out pretty good on my car. i used meguires tech wax 2.0 for my work truck yesterday and that turned out well also
i buffed my work truck that i drive daily yesterday after work. i wasnt motivated at all to do it but i had a good hour and a half of compounding the hood and fenders. it turned out pretty damn good. for never having any wax or anything on it.
what does everyone use for a wax? i grabbed some liquid glass this passed summer and that turned out pretty good on my car. i used meguires tech wax 2.0 for my work truck yesterday and that turned out well also