how bout a sticky explaining polishing by hand
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how bout a sticky explaining polishing by hand
Can you explain how to do this. I have zaino products. And I don't want to use an orbital buffer. Is there any other alternative to removing swirl marks. will polishing by hand not work at all?
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Can I ask why you prefer not to use an orbital buffer? IMO, it's safer and gentler on your car than hand polishing.....primarily due to the fact that one can apply pressure much more evenly. A RO polisher also spreads product much more evenly. With hand polishing, there is always a tendency to create "hot spots" on your applicator and is difficult to apply even pressure. This combined with the fact that it's practically impossible to properly break down the abrasives in a polish/cleaner when applying by hand will yield results below that of a job done by RO.
For strong cleaning applications using a fine or medium cut cleaner to removing scratches and deeper swirls, I actually prefer hand application. But this creates quite a messy haze on your car...and cleaning up that haze is difficult by hand. It's best done by RO. IMO, RO is the way to go for light polishing and waxing/sealing. Not only is it more effective & quicker, but it's also less tiring.
For strong cleaning applications using a fine or medium cut cleaner to removing scratches and deeper swirls, I actually prefer hand application. But this creates quite a messy haze on your car...and cleaning up that haze is difficult by hand. It's best done by RO. IMO, RO is the way to go for light polishing and waxing/sealing. Not only is it more effective & quicker, but it's also less tiring.
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Originally posted by Intermezzo
Can I ask why you prefer not to use an orbital buffer? IMO, it's safer and gentler on your car than hand polishing.....primarily due to the fact that one can apply pressure much more evenly. A RO polisher also spreads product much more evenly. With hand polishing, there is always a tendency to create "hot spots" on your applicator and is difficult to apply even pressure. This combined with the fact that it's practically impossible to properly break down the abrasives in a polish/cleaner when applying by hand will yield results below that of a job done by RO.
For strong cleaning applications using a fine or medium cut cleaner to removing scratches and deeper swirls, I actually prefer hand application. But this creates quite a messy haze on your car...and cleaning up that haze is difficult by hand. It's best done by RO. IMO, RO is the way to go for light polishing and waxing/sealing. Not only is it more effective & quicker, but it's also less tiring.
Can I ask why you prefer not to use an orbital buffer? IMO, it's safer and gentler on your car than hand polishing.....primarily due to the fact that one can apply pressure much more evenly. A RO polisher also spreads product much more evenly. With hand polishing, there is always a tendency to create "hot spots" on your applicator and is difficult to apply even pressure. This combined with the fact that it's practically impossible to properly break down the abrasives in a polish/cleaner when applying by hand will yield results below that of a job done by RO.
For strong cleaning applications using a fine or medium cut cleaner to removing scratches and deeper swirls, I actually prefer hand application. But this creates quite a messy haze on your car...and cleaning up that haze is difficult by hand. It's best done by RO. IMO, RO is the way to go for light polishing and waxing/sealing. Not only is it more effective & quicker, but it's also less tiring.
Last edited by AlBoston; Dec 6, 2002 at 08:00 PM.
