and was really pleased with the results. I can achieve very thin coat of wax that's uniform >> Easy on, easy off.
The last time I used Natty Wax and took a knife as you mention and schmeared it on the pad...not a huge amount but enough that I had to stop only once to "re-load" the finishing pad. You will know if you have loaded too much or too little wax.
When the car is clean and the paint properly prepped, this is a very rapid way of doing your final coats of wax/sealant.
Try it...see if it makes sense for you.
I did a quikee job on my car last weekend (1/2 car w/P21S, other half w/Pinnacle Paste Glaz) and did that by hand 'cause the PC was put away and I was just looking for a quik freshen up. I would use the PC to apply if it was already out and ready to be used.