glen22
GLEN22
What is the best way you have found to apply your paste wax to the pc pad prior to applying wax to car?
applying paste wax to polishing pads ?
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What is the best way you have found to apply your paste wax to the pc pad prior to applying wax to car?
Brace1
New member
Either pop it outta the can if possible and rub it on the pad (I do that with P21), or use a butter/putty knife to spread it on.
atticdog
New member
or you can use a 4" pad they will fit into some wax containers
glen22
GLEN22
Anybody try nuking the wax a little ?atticdog said:
Brenton
aka PEI Detail
Uh, perhaps I'm missing what the question is about.
I take a round foam applicator pad (I guess 3-4"). I mist with QD. I dip the pad lightly into the wax, though my first app is a little heavier. Then I hit the car. I do the straightest panel first so that if I put too much wax on it is easier to get off. Each time a dip for more, I just lightly brush the pad against the wax.
Putty knife? Wouldn't that put it on thick? My goal is to make each layer as thin as possible.
Perhaps I missed something.
I take a round foam applicator pad (I guess 3-4"). I mist with QD. I dip the pad lightly into the wax, though my first app is a little heavier. Then I hit the car. I do the straightest panel first so that if I put too much wax on it is easier to get off. Each time a dip for more, I just lightly brush the pad against the wax.
Putty knife? Wouldn't that put it on thick? My goal is to make each layer as thin as possible.
Perhaps I missed something.
budman3
Detail time!
PEI this is concerning using a paste wax with the PC..
glen22
GLEN22
That sounds right to me but my pads are 7 1/2 inches and was just wondering what people are doing to get the paste out of the containers? I guess it's a goofy question but you people have some pretty nifty ideas just thought I would ask..PEI Detail said:
Brenton
aka PEI Detail
Sorry buys. I totally missed the letters "pc". Two letters makes a difference.
I assumed it was my goof. Continue on. The popping out of the jar and putting it on wax paper to apply is a good idea.
For the experts, a question: do you find that applying by PC means you use more wax? a more even application? Why do it?
I assumed it was my goof. Continue on. The popping out of the jar and putting it on wax paper to apply is a good idea.
For the experts, a question: do you find that applying by PC means you use more wax? a more even application? Why do it?
rabbi
The Whaler Loves Detail City
Hey Glen since I got a PC and for awhile I want to apply everything with it so I can get use to the tool/more experience I find your question a sensible one.From the answers I'll try popping out the wax and if that proves to be too difficult I'll use a knife or some instrument to spread it on my pad.I too thank you for your answers.
cwcad
New Normal
When I first used the PC I was like Rabbi and wanted to get used to the machine. I used it for everything.
One of the reasons why I stopped using the PC to apply paste wax was the fact that I had to take it out of the jar to get it on my pads thinly and evenly. My experience was not good. I wasted a lot of my precious P21S when it started to break into pieces as i tried to get the product out of the bottle. It was suggested to use rubber gloves when picking up the product also. I did not have any that fit properly. It was an effort in futility for me.
I do apply liquids with the PC but have stopped even attempting to apply any paste to paint surfaces because it became a bother that I felt was not worth the effort. I did find that it put a layer very thinly and evenly though. I had no complaints other than the one already mentioned
One of the reasons why I stopped using the PC to apply paste wax was the fact that I had to take it out of the jar to get it on my pads thinly and evenly. My experience was not good. I wasted a lot of my precious P21S when it started to break into pieces as i tried to get the product out of the bottle. It was suggested to use rubber gloves when picking up the product also. I did not have any that fit properly. It was an effort in futility for me.
I do apply liquids with the PC but have stopped even attempting to apply any paste to paint surfaces because it became a bother that I felt was not worth the effort. I did find that it put a layer very thinly and evenly though. I had no complaints other than the one already mentioned
pt91
New member
Pink Wax is the only paste I apply by PC.
A 4" finishing pad fits easily in the wide mouth, old fashion tin. Because of the soft texture, I just have to wiggle the pad a little and it is loaded. Actually I now apply most of my LSPs with my cordless "polisher" (Wen style) that I bought for this purpose. I find not having that cord holding me back I can apply liquid waxes and sealants very quickly.
I wish more pastes were offered in wide mouth containters!
A 4" finishing pad fits easily in the wide mouth, old fashion tin. Because of the soft texture, I just have to wiggle the pad a little and it is loaded. Actually I now apply most of my LSPs with my cordless "polisher" (Wen style) that I bought for this purpose. I find not having that cord holding me back I can apply liquid waxes and sealants very quickly.
I wish more pastes were offered in wide mouth containters!
PaBlkBrd
New member
I warm the wax container and spread the PC pad with a butter knife or a Bondo blade. Works well for me
joe.p
New member
Other then acheiving a thin layer,would applying by a PC further benefit the paint or do you get the same results as if you would be applying by hand?
GTI Tuner
New member
I would say that maybe it would just quicken the process? I plan on applying Soverign by hand, simply because its easier to control and you don't use as much of it.