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P1et · #1 08-10-2007, 12:45 AM

Would everyone please share their best practices when applying waxes? What does everyone use as far as applicators is concerned?

This might sound strange, but when P21S sent me those two free "experimental test waxes" it came with some cheap looking applicators, but I love them more than anything. They aren't too big, you don't put too much wax on the pad and it's so easy to apply due to this. I like the Megs Gold Class foam pads as well, but they are sometimes too big to fit into a pot of wax.

I need some feedback!

richy · #2 08-10-2007, 01:08 AM

I use the yellow foam ones.

Thejoyofdriving · #3 08-10-2007, 01:09 AM

Well I use a DA. I apply my wax just like I do a polish, first up and down then side to side, to ensure even coverage.

FMINUS · #4 08-10-2007, 01:13 AM

I use either a DA or Polishin Pal with a 4inch blue or red pad. Works GREAT!
Then I remove with an edgeless MF towel.

And why did P21S send you experimental waxes? pics?

klumzypinoy · #5 08-10-2007, 02:11 AM

I use the Meguiar's foam pad. If it's too big for the tub, I just swipe half of the pad inside. The other half of the pad I hold with my thumb. THat's how I apply all my waxes so my pad doesn't go flying

! I hate flying pads

. I also do straight lines, maybe circles sometimes. Unless the wax needs to be dried to a haze before removal, I just do WOWO. I'll wax a panel, then wax another panel, and wipe off the residue from the previous panel, and keep going. If it's a dry to a haze type of wax, I'll wax the whole car, and buff off starting from the first panel I waxed, and go in order.

Jimmie · #6 08-10-2007, 02:21 AM

Yellow foam pads. The first thing I do is spritz the pad with QD then load one side with carnauba wax, OR spritz with DP spray sealant and load with sealant.

D&D Auto Detailing · #7 08-10-2007, 02:55 AM

I also use the polishin pal with blue pad.

Sevenrd · #8 08-10-2007, 03:01 AM

I really like the blue foam pads ## sent me when I ordered Pete's 53'. I spritz them with QD before applying. WOWO. Works great for me.

Russecu · #9 08-10-2007, 08:19 AM

I use polishing pal with black or blue pad. The blue seems like it doesn't absorb as quickly as black. When I get to a tight spot I just take the pad off and you have basically the same as the application pads.

Mike T · #10 08-10-2007, 08:59 AM

I either use Edge's black pad or if by hand, I use WG applicators.