Can I use this instead of a clay bar for the cleaning step before polish and wax (have orbital buffer)?
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Honestly, I don't know. I would just stick to the clay bar and do it right. Sorry
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No. Polish is not a substitute for clay bar. Clay bar, like washing with soap and water, is part if the cleaning process. Its like asking "Can I clay the paint instead of washing it?"
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Yes, but be careful not to burn through the clear-coat with your buffer. I use this #2 first followed by #7 (Show Car Glaze). Both products are used in small areas and immediately wiped off (while still wet) - do not let them dry on the car. Final waxing should be done with Meguiars-A2216-Deep-Crystal-Carnauba.
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I didn't buy this.After researching and talking to body shops, i ended up buying the Porter Cable.What i do is apply the wax with it, then wipe most of it off with a towel, then use it to buff. Belive me , you wont be sorry.
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unless the brochure specifies, I doubt I would use it for that purpose. I am sure they have one that can be purchased for use with polish.
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I don't believe that it work very well in that application, you would be better off using something like this I believe: http://www.amazon.com/Performix-11603-6-Synthetic-Plasti-Dip-Coating/dp/B0000DD1PF/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397503787&sr=8-1&keywords=tool+handle+dip
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They have different purposes. The old buffer/polisher works with grit or heat compounds and takes different stages of application depending on the condition of your paint or surface. Higher grid compounds and wool pads will leave buff marks that will later have to be removed with follow up steps to eliminate these what you'll see as swirl marks. Orbiters are more for home use to apply and remove wax or glazes evenly. This will give you the basic shine without swirl marks but it not good to remove any kind of scratches.
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No. It suggest that toothpaste be used. I purchased polisher separately. I think that toothpaste is gone and its less abrasive
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I would not use it as a general polish for all over the car. It appears to be formulated to remove scratches and swirl marks from paint. For a general polish, I would use a clay bar.
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You could, but you would have to empty out the cleaner, fill the container with the polish and then apply. Really, though, the polish needs to be put down more heavily than the spritzer trigger allows. Also, a different pad is used. I pour the polish directly and use the pro series mop with the correct pad, if that helps.
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Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get double takes when people see your ride. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to ask anything. Have a great day. Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get... » Read More Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get double takes when people see your ride. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to ask anything. Have a great day. « Show Less
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I've had good luck using nufinish polish followed by this Collinite 476. I have also used Colllinite #840 Pre-wax Cleaner and their 870 cleaner wax (separately) followed by the 476 but if your paint is a clear coat Collinite doesn't recommend 840 or 870 on dark colors like yours. I used it on my dark gray 83 RX-7 without any harm so I am not sure why they don't recommend.
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Absolutely yes. I use Chemical Guys Clay Luber. I have used my clean bucket soapy water for single spots, and that was fine too.
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I am not sure about using this orbital sander for polishing a car.But after using it, I would say that I WILL NOT use it in my car.The reason is that this sander works providing vibration and abrasive disk rotation, it is designed to remove external hard surface of paint, varnish, lacquer, polyurethane, old wood surface, etc. It does not provide the polishing effect desire in a dedicated polishing machine.There are specific car polishing devices you can get.Again, I will not use it for a car paint polishing.Hope this helps.
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I use it to apply wax and prefer removing by hand. Since the wax I use has a minute amount of polishing abrasive, small blemishes can be removed with additional motion by the random orbital polisher.
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Last Touch makes an excellent lubricant for claying. Always wash the car first as you normally would and start with a "clean and dry" surface. Follow up with the clay and then your favorite paint protectant wax or polish. I have used it numerous times just for that application. Spray Last Touch liberally on to the paint surface and lightly rub the paint surface with the clay bar making sure you keep turning the clay as it pulls impurities out of the paint.
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Hi, I think this one will be good for waxing but not for polishing. Regards!!
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Meguiar's clay bar is not rated to my knowledge as fine or ultra fine. I have used other clay bars, Mothers, Turtle wax and others. I found the Meguiar's excellent in removing years of neglect. I reciently purchased a 2005 GMC Envoy, the Meguiar's clay bar gave me a really smooth paint finish prior to waxing. My truck is black and the clay bar did not leave any swirl marks.
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Yes...you can. make sure you press the strip on immediately though since the wax cools so fast.