10" RO polisher question

[MikeCL]

I don't know if it's me or this is just how they all are but to me it seems like the bonnet should fit more uniform over the pad? it's a 9-10" bonnet while I haven't used it yet I wonder if this would be an issue?

[Murr1525]

Re: 10" RO polisher question

Probably will be ok.

[MikeCL]

Re: 10" RO polisher question

Yeah it turned out ok I picked up some new pads and they fit better.. Not bad for a 15 year old car.




I used the claybar kit.. Since this was my first time I have to use less wax to start off with because it was a little hard to polish because so much wax was still on the car.. it did work better with a microfiber bonnet.

[dtuna42]

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Trying to figure out the car from the hood scoop in the picture.... 1997-1998 Subaru Legacy GT?

[MikeCL]

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haha close.. 1997 Legacy Outback

I wonder how the hi-tech #26 would do on this? Might have to try this later on.

[Murr1525]

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How long ago did you wax?

What products did you use? And what products this time?

[MikeCL]

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I've owned the car since May of this year I have washed it with the meguiar's car wash at least 3 times since I owned the car but today was the first time I waxed So this is the order I did

Washed with Meguiar's car wash
Meguair's clay kit

Now as far as the wax I was unsure about my #26 wax because I had it for awhile as in like 5 years so I ended up using Meguiar's Gold Class

All my other times i did it by hand so when I first put the wax on the terry bonnet I must of put too much because it never really hazed over (it was chilly today) but I let it sit for about 20-25 min, when it was time to take it up I used a synthetic wool but it was not doing a good job at all (it was just spreading the wax around) so I switched to the microfiber bonnet and it was doing fine after that.

I'm sure I will have more questions since I plan on repainting the car black next year.

[Murr1525]

Re: 10" RO polisher question

I've owned the car since May of this year I have washed it with the meguiar's car wash at least 3 times since I owned the car but today was the first time I waxed So this is the order I did

Not really any old wax to worry about then.

Washed with Meguiar's car wash
Meguair's clay kit

Now as far as the wax I was unsure about my #26 wax because I had it for awhile as in like 5 years so I ended up using Meguiar's Gold Class

If it still shakes up well, with nothing separated, it is probably ok still.

All my other times i did it by hand so when I first put the wax on the terry bonnet I must of put too much because it never really hazed over (it was chilly today) but I let it sit for about 20-25 min, when it was time to take it up I used a synthetic wool but it was not doing a good job at all (it was just spreading the wax around) so I switched to the microfiber bonnet and it was doing fine after that.

Well, between the bonnet and the pad absorbing some wax, and the chilly/damp air slowing down the hazing, was probably fighting a few things there.

[MikeCL]

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Ok well that's good I can still use the wax So tomorrow or Maybe Monday I'm going to try again on another car.. From what I understand #26 is just a polish right?

[Murr1525]

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No, #26 Yellow Wax is a wax...

[MikeCL]

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Sorry meant to say wax not polish

[dtuna42]

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MikeCL- If you like using that orbital buffer / waxer, try this type of foam bonnet for applying polish and/or wax, and use your microfiber bonnets for removing -----> http://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-Wax...t-1pk/16879678

I knew it was a Suby...

[MikeCL]

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yep that's the foam one I picked up today along with the 2 pack of MF bonnets.

Anything special I need to do when putting the wax on the foam bonnet?

[MikeCL]

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Can I go over the car with #26 after the gold class was applied?

[Murr1525]

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Sure, as long as the surface is clean. Washed, QD'd, etc.