Setup: I'm brand new to electronic-assisted detailing and this if my first post here. I've hand-washed/waxed my cars all my life (I'm 56) but just bought a new car in November (Chrysler 3000S) in November which is the largest I've ever owned. I also used a new wax (Meguiar's NTX Gen liquid) instead of my usual (old school Turtle Wax paste). The Meguiar's took longer to apply and buff out; it actually took me several hours and frankly it was a workout I never want to do again. Let's face it, I'm no longer a kid.
Accordingly, I told myself I was going to buy a waxer/buffer; and after doing lots of research I ordered a Porter Cable 7424XP polisher from Amazon which should arrive next week. I've also decided on getting an Astro Pneumatic 4607 5" PU Velcro Backing Pad, which I learned I needed to use my own pads. I don't believe that I need the PC polisher for more than applying wax and buffing it out.
Here are my basic questions:
1. Do I use the same pad -- whatever one(s) I get -- to both apply AND buff out the wax?
2. Do I need some type of microfiber "bonnet" (I understand it's called) specifically for the buffing?
3. Several folks on Amazon recommend one simply get the Chemical Guys (BUF_HEXKITS_8P) 5.5" Hex-Logic Buffing Pad Kit - 8 Piece for about $45. If I do, would I be all set?
I really just need to know BESIDES the already purchased PC polisher, and AP backing pad, what specific pad or pads I need to apply and buff out the wax. Thanks folks! - Mike
Accordingly, I told myself I was going to buy a waxer/buffer; and after doing lots of research I ordered a Porter Cable 7424XP polisher from Amazon which should arrive next week. I've also decided on getting an Astro Pneumatic 4607 5" PU Velcro Backing Pad, which I learned I needed to use my own pads. I don't believe that I need the PC polisher for more than applying wax and buffing it out.
Here are my basic questions:
1. Do I use the same pad -- whatever one(s) I get -- to both apply AND buff out the wax?
2. Do I need some type of microfiber "bonnet" (I understand it's called) specifically for the buffing?
3. Several folks on Amazon recommend one simply get the Chemical Guys (BUF_HEXKITS_8P) 5.5" Hex-Logic Buffing Pad Kit - 8 Piece for about $45. If I do, would I be all set?
I really just need to know BESIDES the already purchased PC polisher, and AP backing pad, what specific pad or pads I need to apply and buff out the wax. Thanks folks! - Mike
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