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godofthunder

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Reading some of the threads (like what to put on after #7) I am currious. In a few weeks, I will be using #9, #7, then #26. All will be done by hand, b/c the buffer i have isnt really any good.



Is it safe to do the normal wax on-wax off circular technique, for each product? And I was rading, with #7, just a really thin coat?



For me, anything but circular would just feel awkward.





Jon
 
godofthunder - As you've no doubt seen in your reading, the standard answer is "use back/forth motion". This is in part so that, if you pick up a speck of something abrasive, you'll have a straight scratch, which many find less objectionable/noticeable than a circular one. Also, some products that can leave a slight haze are to be applied back-and-forth, at least for the lst coat (Autoglym says this about SRP but I can't tell a difference). BUT...think about how a random orbital (let alone a rotary) works. Yep, we're NOT talking about back-and-forth motions! No one seems to mind their PC going round and round (OK, not exactly "round", but you know..) so what's the harm in your HAND doing it? I'd say do whatever's comfortable for you, but BE CAREFUL as far as contaminants are concerned. I've done it both ways, never really noticed any difference.
 
Well, if you are using #9 to remove swirls, you won't want to use circular motions, since that's the same as the swirls. Back and forth will get you the best results the fastest.



As for the PC going in circles, it only does that when it's spinning freely. If you put it on a very slow speed (1) and watch as it is pressed against a surface, the pad just very slowly rotates, but most of the motion is actually back and forth in random directions, more like x's.
 
2wheelsx2- We've been debating the whole PC-under-load thing on another thread or two. A better example might be the Cyclo, which DOES appear to act the same with/without pressure. I suppose I shoulda referred to that instead. Not :argue with ya, this is just one of those topics where opinions vary.
 
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