How many of you use a MACHINE to WAX your vehicle?

[Rsurfer]

In my review of the responses I only see one which mentions the removal of the wax by machine. Do others use the machine for removal as well? I would assume so as it would negate some of the time saving but just was curious how people do the removal process. Apply with fine buffing/polishing pad and then remove with clean fine buffing/polishing pad?

To remove you would use a micro fiber bonnet that fits over a foam pad. It does work, but a PITA because it loads up with wax and you need to reverse the bonnet and change frequently. I find it easier to wipe off by hand.

[irvsmith]

To remove you would use a micro fiber bonnet that fits over a foam pad. It does work, but a PITA because it loads up with wax and you need to reverse the bonnet and change frequently. I find it easier to wipe off by hand.

Thanks. I think I will be trying the machine application approach next time.

David

[DogRescuer]

I apply c845 with da but I must say its so thin sometimes I start to ? Whether its there or not.

[Kevin845]

Always by hand, too much of a hassle to clean pads when you can throw a mf wax applicator away.

[Daviddear30]

Hassle? I just spray the pad with a degreaser. Let it sit for 30 seconds then high pressure rinse it
No issues

[mbpress01]

Flex with Hybrid Red Pad. Takes no time and perfect even coat.

[jimbob]

Flex with Hybrid Red Pad. Takes no time and perfect even coat.

Do you use the black finishing pads?

[custmsprty]

Always by hand, too much of a hassle to clean pads when you can throw a mf wax applicator away.

I just spray an apc on them and tossem in the washing machine. Machine application is way faster and assures a uniform thin coat and ease of removal along with conserving product.

I did my entire GC recently with about a teaspoon of Fuzion. I use a small putty knife to apply it to the pad.

I did a big Lexus LS460 with about 2/3 of an oz of WG 3.0.

For me it will always be machine application. I use my Rupe 75 and a 4" blue B & S pad. Before the Rupes I'd use my PC with a 3.5" bp and same pad combo.

[inzer585]

Always done all the detailing by hand. Until one day I decided to pick up the DA from Harbor Freight. Using a white pad and Finish Kare 218 its so simple and quick to get a thin even coat and almost no time. Now ordering the Cyclo pretty soon.

A side question what pad would I use if I would want to layer waxes or sealants. Klasse Sealant Glaze is going on my Challenger and want to do 3 or 4 layers.

[Eric]

I'll never go back to hand waxing.