Hand wax or electric buffer?

[Oldschool]

I have done it both ways, and will use the buffer on the large flatter surfaces.  Just wondering which way everyone else waxes their cars.       ...Oldschool

[Killer_Mopar]

I use a 3 part buffing system from 3M. First step is a rubbing compound, 2nd step is a swirl remover, and the 3rd step is a polish compound. After the buffer, I put on a thin coat of wax by hand.

[4Cruizn]

I know the proper way to wheel a car but not much hands on time yet!  But to apply wax? . . . I use and electric polisher low RMP.  Just saves on the wrist . . . 


The wheel will take off scratches and but to remove overspray and other crap, use a clay bar!  I like my paint clean but it takes awhile to do it right!   

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Nobody with muscle here??? 

  Hand rubbing all the way.  I deal with the body aches the next day. 

  Mike

[Silver R/T]

after buffing cars I finish them off with some hand wax, usually Meguilar's

[xblade]

if the paint was buffed new it shouldnt need buffed again unless you have minor imperfections to remove, like scratches. if you have to buff to get/keep a shine you probably need new paint  otherwise use your hand. if you bought a car with oxidation due to lack of care a wet sand and buff will due wonders.

[daves70]

I hand wax. Have stripes and emblems to deal with. If it was easy, everyone would have one!!!

[Killer_Mopar]

Have stripes and emblems to deal with.

I never thought about that, do the stripes chalk up??? I have to deal with emblems and broke one with a buffer once....

[Tropicalcats]

By hand only.I want to touch it as much as I can.

[RusTy/SE]

Anyone use Corn Starch?

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=9796.0

[74MOPAR]

I use hand products.  Something to think about is "paint clay". It really removes alot of the crud sitting on your paint.

 If you are going to use a buffer , try to find one that is "random orbital" - this way each turn isn't the same circle, and it's kinder to your paint and more forgiving if you screw up.  Porter-Cable makes a good one.

[whitesatinmopar]

Hand application then use the low rpm buffer with "sheep nap" pad, and of course hands only around those badging areas and stripes. I like Mcquire (sp?) products, but there are other product lines just as good I'm sure. It's fun so why speed it up, I use the buffer only because it will do a better job than what I can by hand.