Machine or Hand Buffing?

[Knightt]

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and after many visits to this site I finally decided to join. I tried to perform a search on machine buffing for waxes but wasn`t lucky enough to find anything. After reading some threads, it seems that many prefer hand buffing? I`m trying to find out the procedure to properly buff out wax using a PC/UDM. I already buff by hand but was hoping that machine buffing would be quicker but I`m worried about the circular motions/patterns the machine will leave while buffing versus buffing by hand from side to side.



Any advice for the new guy is appreciated, thanks!

[Knightt]

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Anyone can help? Or did I possibly answer my own question that hand buffing is the way to go?

[imported_smprince1]

If you are refering to removal of wax residue after hazing, I believe most here remove it by hand with a quality MF. Personally, that is what I do.



Application of the wax can be via hand or machine, and depending on the product and vehicle I switch between hand and machine.



Polishing or compounding to correct paint defects is best achieved via machine, either PC or rotary.

[Knightt]

If you are refering to removal of wax residue after hazing, I believe most here remove it by hand with a quality MF. Personally, that is what I do.



Application of the wax can be via hand or machine, and depending on the product and vehicle I switch between hand and machine.



Polishing or compounding to correct paint defects is best achieved via machine, either PC or rotary.



Thanks! Appreciate the input...that is all I really wanted to confirm.

[Dan]

Yep, few people use the machines to remove the wax, it just doesn`t seem worth the effort. For me it is a lot faster to do it by hand.

[Accumulator]

Knightt- Welcome to Autopia!



I use machines to remove LSP residue all the time, works great if you apply the LSP properly thin.



Direction doesn`t matter when you`re talking about nonabrasive processes, and I`d argue that it doesn`t matter when you`re being (intentionally) abrasive either. It`s just that straight scratches don`t show as readily as circular ones....so don`t cause scratches and it won`t matter :D

[BigAl3]

i apply lsp`s by PC and remove by hand. if you applied a thin coat, removal should be a breeze...

[Knightt]

Thanks for your input everyone!