Calling all "Pro's"- Hand or PC?

[Sveta]

#1. When do the Pros use a PC and when do you hand polish only. Is your decision product related, style and/or something else?



#2. If product related, please give a few examples of popular polishes, waxes and sealants and how/why you work them PD or hand?



#3. If product related how and why do you mutli-layer various polishes and waxes? I sense everybody has various "recipies". Give some "exotic" examples if possible.



(Include but go beyond personal preference and educate on the technical side of it as much as possible, please.)











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[Scottwax]

1. By hand because I don't have a buffer. Now that Mercedes has introduced their CeramiClear clearcoats, I have no choice now but to purchase a buffer this spring, especially since one of my customers has a 2004 S500 with the 'C' in front of the paint code (which signifies the ceramiclear paint).



2. Meguiars DACP #83 and SFP #82 can both be worked by hand using a folded terry cloth towel, which gives more 'bite' to the product and also more even application and pressure. You should have no problems using any glaze by hand.



3. I prefer waxes/sealants that work well without layering.

 

[Sveta]

Thanks, Scott, for sharing some of your hand methods. I think "we" beginners appreciate it.:usa