Buffing car roofs

[SVR]

Guys how do you succesfully buff a large car or 4wd roof

This is my only weak spot at the moment. I don't feel safe standing on a stool or milk crate as it may damage the paint

I sometimes have to open the door and stand on the door sills but even then I can't get good enough leverage to prevent splatter and to buff evenly



Most cars are ok , it's the ones that the roof is almost six feet high

 

[zippymbr]

I carry a 4 foot twin step fiberglass ladder. No fear of tipping over or hurting the car, it is very stable.

 

[Accumulator]

I use a pair of THESE, one on each side of the vehicle.

 

[SpoiledMan]

A pair on each side? Does that mean you own 4 of them? WOW! That's over 6 large!

 

[Accumulator]

Heh heh, nah, not even *I* am that extreme One pair, one platform on each side for a total of two.

 

[Bill D]

I have the "poor man's knock off" of that type of platform ladder I got from Home Depot. It never lets me down and if I see the need, I can comfortably pick up a second one.

 

[Scottwax]

I have a 4' aluminum ladder I use.



You should also make sure you drape the buffer cord around your back so it doesn't drag across the paint.

 

[3Dog]

I drape the monkey tail enclosed power cord over my shoulder and also clip it into a carbiner on my belt loop.

 

[Mike-in-Orange]

............and also clip it into a carbiner on my belt loop.

Simply brilliant! Such a small thing, but I have to try it as I know it will solve my falling/dragging/ cord issue. Thanks!