Mothers PowerBall 4Paint

**muddy** · 09-26-2008, 12:09 PM

Just curious if anyone has used the PowerBall 4Paint and if so, what were your thoughts on it?

**Rsurfer** · 09-26-2008, 03:31 PM

I don't think that the powerball can come close to a machine buffer. Be it a DA, PC or rotary. It only has 1 texture and cannot possibly do the correction as do foam pads. It may be alright for minor spot correction. I do however have the mini powerball and its great for wheels.

**Bunky** · 09-26-2008, 03:44 PM

I have not used it but from posts that I have seen, if you are not likely to buy a PC, etc, the PowerBall4Paint is still better for many than hand application. There are some videos on youtube on using it and you can decide for yourself.

**Buddy** · 09-26-2008, 04:33 PM

I have one and it's very cool. powerball is just an aid to remove in my case and apply waxes. The only thing that I found out is the wax builds up on the outer edges of the foam and gets a little hard you need to take a nylon brush and clean it as you go. If you do that you're golden. you can wax a car in under an hour. it's even fun to use.

**Rsurfer** · 09-26-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Buddy

I have one and it's very cool. powerball is just an aid to remove in my case and apply waxes. The only thing that I found out is the wax builds up on the outer edges of the foam and gets a little hard you need to take a nylon brush and clean it as you go. If you do that you're golden. you can wax a car in under an hour. it's even fun to use.

With today's easy on easy off waxes why would anyone need a powerball and go trough the trouble of cleaning and spuring? I can see someone trying to polish with a powerball instead of by hand. Have you tried to polish with a powerball?

**Buddy** · 09-26-2008, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

With today's easy on easy off waxes why would anyone need a powerball and go trough the trouble of cleaning and spuring? I can see someone trying to polish with a powerball instead of by hand. Have you tried to polish with a powerball?

It's just a fun thing thats all. you don't really need to clean it but a couple times and thats it. It's not like spuring a regular wool pad. No I have not thought of polishing with it. I save that for my makita. you don't need it. It's just a fun thing thats all.

**Rsurfer** · 09-26-2008, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by Buddy

It's just a fun thing thats all. you don't really need to clean it but a couple times and thats it. It's not like spuring a regular wool pad. No I have not thought of polishing with it. I save that for my makita. you don't need it. It's just a fun thing thats all.

Ok, and I think the mini powerball for wheels and lenses is great.

**Buddy** · 09-26-2008, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Ok, and I think the mini powerball for wheels and lenses is great.

It looks likes that one would be fun too. have you tried any lenses yet

**Rsurfer** · 09-26-2008, 08:42 PM

Yes, but it left some micro scratches and had to finish off with a 4" black pad. It worked great on my wheels.

**Buddy** · 09-27-2008, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Yes, but it left some micro scratches and had to finish off with a 4" black pad. It worked great on my wheels.

thats O-kay though. I always finish my lenses off with something of that nature anyway. Do you use your mini power ball often. Do you use it on your regular washes or just when your detailing your car? the reason I ask this is for durabilty reasons and they are not as inexspensive as my PBFP that was 24.00 at my local store. Thanks