Will a PC be worth it just for polishing and waxing?

groucho · 06-16-05, 04:05

I have some questions.

I'm about as amateurish as anyone can get in detailing cars, although I love polishing and waxing. I'm really not into swirl removal (not just yet) and anything more aggressive than that. Let's just say I'm the kind of guy who loves to wash and wax his car on weekends and give it a good sealant every so many months.

If this is the case, would a PC be worth it? Would it be worth getting a PC just for polishing and waxing? Would the machine make a difference? Or would I be better off just doing things manually?

(Which is not to say that I will not consider doing swirl removal in the future. But that may not be too soon.)

White95Max · 06-16-05, 04:13

Everything is better and easier when done with the PC. Swirls come out much faster and more evenly. Waxes/sealants go on easier, more evenly, and thinner. Paint cleaners do more work in less time with less effort.

Yes I'd say get a PC. Whether you decide to do any swirl removing in the future or not.

J.J. · 06-16-05, 04:13

There is no way you can go wrong w/ a PC. If your serious about keeping a car in tip-top-shape, buy a PC! It will be the best money you ever spent. I can gurantee you this!

JJ

Fox Curry · 06-16-05, 04:34

Beware! I'm warning you right now. If you go out and buy a PC - even just to spread wax around - you'll be hooked. It will NEVER end!

groucho · 06-16-05, 04:36

So far, I like the replies. Thank you very much.

I'd really appreciate anyone else to put in his ten cents' worth.

NickcZ28 · 06-16-05, 05:33

Buy the PC. It will be worthit, more than you'll know. Save time, effort and the results are far superior than what can be acheived by hand.

Tuan209 · 06-16-05, 06:13

what if you use zaino? wouldnt it be wasteful? I guess I could use it with their new paint polisher. how much faster is pc compared to applying by hand?

thanks!

BigAl3 · 06-16-05, 06:27

get the pc! otherwise your results will make you do this...

, when you should be doing this...

merci · 06-16-05, 07:23

I'm confused when you say you like to polish but you're not into swirl removal yet.

From the autopia knowledgebase:

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Polish - A specially formulated blend of components designed to remove minor scratches, surface imperfections, water spots, acid rain spots, light oxidation, and the swirl marks created by compounding with a machine.

From above, I reckon that the polishing scale is (least aggressive first):

removing light oxidation
removing water spots
removing swirl marks
removing light/minor scratches

I know that polishing products normally have swirl-removing capabilities. How do you ensure that you're not removing swirls yet when you use a polishing product? What products are you using specifically?

Just curious.

buellwinkle · 06-16-05, 08:17

You can use a PC for sooo much more than polishing paint. They sell a scrubing brush for carpets, you can use the sanding disk that came with the PC for sanding projects. Also it makes a great back massager with the soft pad and MF bonnet.

White95Max · 06-16-05, 09:10

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Originally posted by buellwinkle
Also it makes a great back massager with the soft pad and MF bonnet.

Have you actually used the PC for that purpose? That's a true Autopian idea!

Richt · 06-16-05, 11:33

I put off getting mine for years!... now I kick myself. Results that you can get go up another notch. I was happy with the results I got by hand - not anymore. I cant put mine down. Do it!