How many of you still Polish/Wax by hand?

I use the "polishing pal" pad system - very ergonomic. I only use it for applying LSP and occasional spot treatments of Scratch-X.



On a side note, your avatar could use some touch-up...lol
 
i love polishing and waxing by hand. I use a foam applicatior pad (meguiar's) and I find I can really work the product intot the paint. I think a PC is great if you own a detailing business. I just like to keep it simple. Results always look stunning.
 
Nacho_Z71 said:
I just like to keep it simple.
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That's the thing about the PC - it IS simple and nearly foolproof. For $120, it's the best money you can spend to save your arm, improve results and cut down polishing time. You'll break down and get one eventually.



Of course, for a few bucks more you can step up to a rotary, but a novice cannot just pick it up and start using it.
 
Nacho_Z71 said:
i love polishing and waxing by hand. I use a foam applicatior pad (meguiar's) and I find I can really work the product intot the paint. I think a PC is great if you own a detailing business. I just like to keep it simple. Results always look stunning.
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I like to keep it simple too... so I run the 20 miles to work. Those cars are complicated. :p :buffing:
 
I do, I use the Meguiars pads. I may eventually get a pc, because my arm does feel like it will seperate at the shoulder after applying polish, then wax!
 
I like to apply sealants ..waxes and glazes by hand....I use the polish pal (Lake Country Manufacturing Pad & Handle Kit) from Danase...I use it to spot polish also...but for most polishing I use a PC or Hitachi...but the polishing pal is a great tool to have..you can apply very thin coats with it..and no hand fatigue also...



For me I find I use to much sealant with a PC...with a polish pal I use 1/2 ounce compared to 1 once with a PC...It may be just me .....waxes go good with a PC they do not get absorbed as much....



But this is the best money spent Lake Country Manufacturing Pad & Handle Kit...



Al
 
Kidding aside the PC is great for polishing but I use a little 6" orbital waxer from wal-mart for applying wax, especially the first coat. Coverage seems way better with an oribital than by hand. Its a wash timewise if you are an autopian though, you still have to apply by hand to get into the hard to get places.
 
For times that require it I also use the Polishin Pal but also Malms Kolinsky Speed Waxer.

I has pads that fit its holder and also Cyclo's velcro cup fits it.
 

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Apply Klasse twins by hand and my LSP Natty Blue by hand, dont own a PC, may one day, but ive been applying by hand forever
 
3Dog said:
For times that require it I also use the Polishin Pal but also Malms Kolinsky Speed Waxer..
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Heh heh, thanks for the memories, I remember when they first came out with that thing! Poor 'ol under-appreciated Malm's...
 
I finished my car a couple of weeks ago by hand. Did my wife's car this past weekend with the PC. Aside from applying the sealant, I'm never polishing by hand again.
 
socommatthews said:
i use the PC to polish but im oldschool and i like to wax by hand.i use Meg GC foam pads.
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Same here. All polishing, glaze by pc. I put the sealant/carnauba by hand. Allows me to also "feel" for any imperfections.
 
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