pressure by hand?

[richy]

when applying or removing products by hand, whether they be polish or wax, how much pressure should I apply? I think I tend to be heavy handed. Will that, or could that mar the paint itself?

 

[audiboy]

If you're pushing too hard, I would think it's possible to put some light spiderwebbing in your finish. To make sure I don't apply too much pressure, I just gradually apply pressure until the product starts to come off. At that point, I know I'm only doing what is necessary to remove the product.

 

[Poorboy]

when applying or removing products by hand, whether they be polish or wax, how much pressure should I apply? I think I tend to be heavy handed. Will that, or could that mar the paint itself?

that really depends on the product being used.
Polishes to remove scratches and swirls will take a lot of pressure and rubbing. Some polishes with abrasives will need to be broken down, and to get that to happen, you must use speed and pressure to create the same condition a machine would do. You would also need to work small areas at a time. Waxes and sealants should just be wiped on not rubbed.

 

[richy]

i use a rotary for compounds and polishes. i was wondering more for removing the polish prior to waxing and for applying and removing the wax itself. thanks

 

[Poorboy]

i use a rotary for compounds and polishes. i was wondering more for removing the polish prior to waxing and for applying and removing the wax itself. thanks

after using a rotary, the finish should be clean and smooth and very little pressure should be needed for final polishes or waxes, but then again it also depends on the product itself