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How to take off the final wax or polish coat by machine?

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by woody byrd, Feb 27, 2018.

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  1. woody byrd

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    After many years of detailing my cars it occurs to me that I am using expensive quality machines trying to remove swirl marks and imperfections, but in the end I am always removing the final step by hand. Are there any foam or microfiber pads used to remove the dried material. Seems like it is a waste not to be able to use the power of the machine.
     
  2. SizzleChest

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    I usually do the same! However, I have seen a technique where you will put a clean micro fiber cloth/towel under a foam finishing pad and remove the wax/sealant/etc that way.

    Hope this helps!
     
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  3. LBBP

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    Try dampening your Microfiber with a light misting of quick detailer. If the wax is hard to remove ( I assume a Carnuba product) try removing it as it just starts to haze over, it should come off easily. You can try refolding your MF cloth to a clean side on each panel to retain it's effectiveness too.
     
  4. little_daz

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    The problem is that if you remove the dried material with a machine, you will cause more damage than with a cloth designed for the job and your hand.
    Machine polishers are designed to use the lubricant in polishes etc, to break down the abrasives in the compound. They are only designed to be used with wet products not dry so you would be essentially grinding dust in to your paint. The other thing is you can use a very light pressure when removing by hand, you wouldn't be able to do that with a machine.
     
  5. woody byrd

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    That makes perfect sense and thank you all for your comments.
     
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    Image Unavailable, Please Login This is why I do not recommend waxing after polishing.
    What ever time you spent removing angel hair scratches... you put them back with wax.
    Polish and detailer is enough for me!
    Hey Woody, show us what you are working on!
     
  7. woody byrd

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    Hi Michael, Nothing specific. Just playing with my revolving door of cars. Hope all is well with you. I hope someday we meet.
    Kind regrds,
     
  8. tifoso2728

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    My thoughts on waxing is do only one panel at a time and don't let it dry . . . totally. Then just gently wipe it off. It's a myth that you have to wax the whole car at once then let it dry.
     
  9. sandreb

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    I agree on doing one panel at a time. There are waxes can be a real PITA to remove if left on too long.
     

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