Going to wax the cobra

ScreamingFast · Site Admin Joined: Aug 17, 2008 Posts: 11378

So I haven't really done any major cleaning of my car yet and had planned on waxing this weekend but just didn't have the time. I think this weekend coming up I am going to spend a evening in the garage waxing it. Has any one used a buffer before? I am thinking of picking one up but am alittle worried of "burning" my paint. Should I just hand wax the car or will the buffer give me better results? I plan on only doing this only every 6 months to a year cause the car is in the garage out of the elements most times.
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Heater · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:45 pm Post subject:

I had Burris paint correct my car back in October.

I didn't trust myself to buff my car; I'd be ultra peeved if I burnt the paint or got hung on a edge and took the paint off.

tiddies · Site Admin Joined: Feb 11, 2009 Posts: 1720

its not that hard. if you are willing to wait i can come down and help out, it will just have to wait until i get the weekend off.
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stang910 · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:52 am Post subject:

I hate buffing!

SloLime · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:15 am Post subject:

^^he hates it so much he is actually going to paint the cobra instead of buffing it, lol
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SuperDan · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:56 am Post subject:

swervo · Dangerous Joined: Aug 19, 2008 Posts: 669 Location: SoCal

For a newb, dont get a circular buffer, get a random orbit buffer like a porter cable or flex. http://autogeek.net/bupo.html

ScreamingFast · Site Admin Joined: Aug 17, 2008 Posts: 11378

Well honestly I think I am just going to do it old school and hand wax it. Just not confident enought to use a buffer. Next time out (in the fall) I will do a clay bar and wax or take it to Buff Masters and have them do a full detail job. I plan on making a day out of it and do both the stangs mabe on Friday night and Saturday during the day.
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ScreamingFast · Site Admin Joined: Aug 17, 2008 Posts: 11378

clean isn't really the problem. In the sun you can see swirl marks in the paint. So I have some stuff specifically for swirl makes and follow it with a good wax.
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ScreamingFast · Site Admin Joined: Aug 17, 2008 Posts: 11378

I am tired!!!! Just spent 3-4 hrs waxing the car today. Didn't even do a crazy amount of detail just did a "quick" job to give it some shine. I have decided for now on paying someone else to do it end of story. Still can see swirl marks in the sunlight but alot better than it was. Back and elbow hurts right now Crying or Very sad

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Agent007 · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:08 pm Post subject:

Two words...BUFF MASTERS!
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ScreamingFast · Site Admin Joined: Aug 17, 2008 Posts: 11378

Yeah I was there the other day getting the truck washed and watch them doing some detail work on a older Camaro and they was getting that bitch shinney!!!
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Agent007 · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:11 pm Post subject:

Waxing and washing isn't that painful when your earning your paycheck doing it!
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blkcoupe · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject:

i just got done using the back to black kit from turtle wax and man did it make a difference ill take some pictures tomorrow and post them up
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ScreamingFast · Site Admin Joined: Aug 17, 2008 Posts: 11378

I had thought about doing as a business once but I think I would have the dirties cars cause I wouldnt want to do it my own cars ever again!!
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