Best way to apply wax/sealant?

**Jonboy** · 07-06-2006, 01:55 PM

I use the PC for prep but the sealant and wax is always by hand with a german applicator and go front to back movement if that makes sense

**BILL** · 07-06-2006, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Surfer

Are you talking about a Porter Cable Random Orbital or one of those cheapo orbitals at Autozone etc? I always apply sealent and wax by hand, EX-P and Natty's Blue are so easy to use plus there are certain spots you'd have to redo that the orbital missed.

Plus, especially on my suv, I'd have to use a lot more product on the PC to do so. Pointless, unless your a pro detailer doing multiple cars daily and time plays more of a factor.

**BILL** · 07-06-2006, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I use the PC for prep but the sealant and wax is always by hand with a german applicator and go front to back movement if that makes sense

Back to front on the hood, roof, and trunk.....up, and down on the sides

**jforget1** · 07-06-2006, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I use the PC for prep but the sealant and wax is always by hand with a german applicator and go front to back movement if that makes sense

When you are applying the sealant or wax by hand, how long are you spending on each section, is it just a matter of applying it evenly in a circular pattern or are you really working it in for a long time. I did a coat of WGDG sealant over the weekend with my PC and it did not take long, seems like doing the same by hand would take a lot longer.

Still trying to take all the best processes in at this point.

**Jonboy** · 07-06-2006, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by jforget1

When you are applying the sealant or wax by hand, how long are you spending on each section, is it just a matter of applying it evenly in a circular pattern or are you really working it in for a long time. I did a coat of WGDG sealant over the weekend with my PC and it did not take long, seems like doing the same by hand would take a lot longer.

Still trying to take all the best processes in at this point.

Never found the need to work sealants and waxes in so i put an even coating over the car then buff off.
I don't use circular motions either, front to back strokes only (that sounds rude)

**BILL** · 07-06-2006, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Never found the need to work sealants and waxes in so i put an even coating over the car then buff off.
I don't use circular motions either, front to back strokes only (that sounds rude)

**Darren F** · 07-06-2006, 04:53 PM

So does that mean that using an orbital buffer or machine is not the best way to go because they work in a circular motion? Or do you use the buffer or machine but go front to back on the hood top and trunk and then up and down on the sides? Or am I totally off? Help!!!!!!

**BILL** · 07-06-2006, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Darren F

So does that mean that using an orbital buffer or machine is not the best way to go because they work in a circular motion? Or do you use the buffer or machine but go front to back on the hood top and trunk and then up and down on the sides? Or am I totally off? Help!!!!!!

ORBITALS are the best way to go for removing swirls, and applying polish.....

I'm not sure about anyone else , but i use the back, n, forth, and up, n, down, applying my wax's and/or sealants or both by hand

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**ScottB** · 07-06-2006, 05:44 PM

I only apply the wax/sealant via hand. Always use a foamy and remove with a microfiber. I always follow the same pattern as I wash, and thats following the panels the way the wind would cross them. NO circles ...