Dumb question, but...

[cameojoe]

As I've said in previous posts, I'm new to the detailing world. I never took much care of my vehicle beyond an occasional wash and vacuum. Lately that has changed. This is a dumb question but an answer would be greatly appreciated. So, I bought some hi-temp paste wax and in the instructions it says to "apply to a clean surface in a uniform film. Allow to dry and wipe off residue with soft cloth. Then buff to a bright, hard, slight and protective finish."

Whats exactly does it mean to buff after wiping all the wax off with a cloth?

Sorry for my ignorance..

[Evan.J]

Re: Dumb question, but...

Remove the product the flip for a final wipe!

[cameojoe]

Re: Dumb question, but...

Remove the product the flip for a final wipe!

Ohh OK. So, wipe down product till its gone. Then go over the surface for another pass with a clean cloth to ensure complete removal and increase shine?

I got another dumb question too. Can a rotary buffer or da polisher be used with a paste polish instead of liquid?What I'm saying is: can I apply the wax by hand to the vehicle, then when time to remove, use a da polisher or rotary buffer to remove wax until shining?

Thanks for the assistance.

[Detailing by M]

Re: Dumb question, but...

Yes wiping after product removal is "buffing".

Certain type of waxes can only be used with a machine.
If it says hand only then it won't hold up to the heat a DA and especially a Rotary creates on the surface of the paint.
But try it out it might work.

[BillE]

Re: Dumb question, but...

As to using a DA for applying 'paste wax', one word...YUP!

Just use a slow speed (2-3), you don't need 'rotation' when applying wax. One thing nice by using a DA for wax is you are pretty well insured of NOT using too much.

Bill