Rotary for wax removal?

[tooshort_128]

I have a Chevy Tahoe and was thinking about using my rotary on a very low speed to remove wax to save time. I will apply by hand but thought about using the buffer at 300 or so rpm with a microfiber bonnet to remove. Thoughts?

[SonOfOC]

I don't think that will save much time. What rotary do you have that spins 300 rpm?

[RaskyR1]

I would so don't do it and it probably wouldn't save time either IMO.

[TimmyG]

Really don't understand your logic here.

[AutowerxDetailing]

Really don't understand your logic here.

Because MOAR power!!!

[Bill1234]

How about washing in dawn dish soap and two bucket method. Finally dry and clay bar, then correct, then wax ?

[bmwgalore]

Too risky I guess... Could introduce swirls or even mar the paint..

On a DA it would be fine tho.

[oldmodman]

I use my DA on it's slowest speed with my softest pad. And I put my softest microfiber towel between the pad and paint surface. I turn and change the MF frequently. It does a perfect job of removing the wax and I have never marred the paint.

[truckbutt]

If you feel the need to remove dry wax with a power tool, use a DA with a MF Bonnet.

[dad07]

I have a Chevy Tahoe and was thinking about using my rotary on a very low speed to remove wax to save time. I will apply by hand but thought about using the buffer at 300 or so rpm with a microfiber bonnet to remove. Thoughts?

what kind of machine are you using?

Most will apply by machine and remove by hand.

We need a little more info to steer you in the right path.......

[glen e]

Why would you use a machine/pad when many solvents exist? Car Pro or dawn dish washing detergent do it with a lot less effort and time.

[Alvin]

DA'S are good for applying wax's and good for for removal of wax's

[AutowerxDetailing]

Why would you use a machine/pad when many solvents exist? Car Pro or dawn dish washing detergent do it with a lot less effort and time.

I think they meant buffing off the dried wax residue, not every layer of wax on the car. Or at least that's the way I read it...

On that note, I want to try some Eraser, I currently just use 12% IPA and that seems to work fine too for stripping polish/wax.

[Kaban]

just apply the wax thinner and make removal by hand easier and faster. I hate using a tool to apply or remove wax. still need to use the hand with pad in sections like grille....bumper parts, etc. and it's alot easier and faster once you get some practice.

[tooshort_128]

Yeah I'm not talking about old wax or wax residue. I'm just trying to save some time waxing my monstrous truck. Maybe I'll switch and use the rotary to apply the wax and remove by hand. I have a harbor freight rotary with settings from 200rpm to 3300 rpm. What pad or bonnet should I use to apply the wax? I only have orange and white LCD pads, terry cloth bonnets, and microfiber bonnets...