Need some experienced input (buffers)

xocolleenox · October 31st, 2011, 09:23 AM

As of yet I can't afford a nice buffer. For one time use (just to give the car a winterizing detail) would a cheap generic auto parts store one be okay? Or would it do more harm than good?

sikedsyko · October 31st, 2011, 09:49 AM

I wouldn't even bother if all you're looking for is some protection. Just pick up a meguiar's clay bar kit and some Meguiar's NXT 2.0 Tech Wax.

Wash, Clay, then wax the car with the included applicator. There's no need to waste money on one of those cheap buffers.

brokenweasel · October 31st, 2011, 10:16 AM

You'll end up spending $40-50 on that kind of setup anyway, which is halfway to a real buffer. siked is right, if you protect it, you can always correct it later and it shouldn't get much worse in the meantime.

NoColoradoGT · October 31st, 2011, 11:13 AM

I agreed with Sikedsyko. Meguiar's Tech Wax is basically their #21 sealant re-bottled, and #21 is one of my favorite sealants.

Get yourself a good clay kit (Though I'm a Meguiar's fanboy, Mother's makes a better OTC Claybar kit, so go with the Mother's kit, also make sure you pick up an extra bottle of Quick Detailer when you do it because I promise you'll run out), and then seal it up with an LSP.

When you've got the money, buy yourself a nice D/A and correction product line and you'll be able to fully correct then.

xocolleenox · October 31st, 2011, 11:32 AM

Thanks, guys.

I have the clays, sealants, and waxes. I keep up on it but just wanted to give it a nice de-waxing and fresh coats before it gets too cold and gross out. Applying them by hand just kills me from the fingers to the wrist when my wrist is already a bit funky. Just trying to be lazy and find a simpler way to apply stuff.

Plus trying to find a few days when the weathers nice enough to do it and I have time is getting to be a problem. By hand takes me forever.

Zatrekaz · October 31st, 2011, 03:13 PM

One thing I have learned about applying waxes/sealants by hand: Slow down.

People always think they are limited on time and get hasty without even noticing. Take a couple of hours... take your time and do it slow. This is better for you and the car since you get better coverage.

xocolleenox · November 2nd, 2011, 10:07 AM

It probably takes me about an hour to an hour and a half to wax the car. So probably about two hours since I don't regularly wax every nook and cranny of the body like I do with a fresh coat.

Thanks.

Gerbig · November 3rd, 2011, 06:14 PM

You can buy my buffer for $110 shipped

Blank · November 3rd, 2011, 06:21 PM

i had a cheap buffer and in fact i have my neighbors cheap buffer right now i havent used it though. Mine that i got lost Xmas took a dump on me this summer so maybe 6-8 months of use then it went bye bye. so the moral of the story dont buy a cheap buffer.

dannyboy281 · November 3rd, 2011, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Gerbig

You can buy my buffer for $110 shipped

The OP should get this PCXP since it comes with a 5" Lake Country backing plate and a new 5.5" Surbuf pad

Great price for what you get.

October 31st, 2011, 09:23 AM	#1
xocolleenox Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need some experienced input (buffers) As of yet I can't afford a nice buffer. For one time use (just to give the car a winterizing detail) would a cheap generic auto parts store one be okay? Or would it do more harm than good? __________________

October 31st, 2011, 11:13 AM	#4
NoColoradoGT #TFM 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 3,203 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agreed with Sikedsyko. Meguiar's Tech Wax is basically their #21 sealant re-bottled, and #21 is one of my favorite sealants. Get yourself a good clay kit (Though I'm a Meguiar's fanboy, Mother's makes a better OTC Claybar kit, so go with the Mother's kit, also make sure you pick up an extra bottle of Quick Detailer when you do it because I promise you'll run out), and then seal it up with an LSP. When you've got the money, buy yourself a nice D/A and correction product line and you'll be able to fully correct then. __________________ 2002 Mineral Gray Mustang GT Slow. Sexy. MM's Car Salesman Club MM's Resident Actor ΠΚΦ For life.

October 31st, 2011, 11:32 AM	#5
xocolleenox Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, guys. I have the clays, sealants, and waxes. I keep up on it but just wanted to give it a nice de-waxing and fresh coats before it gets too cold and gross out. Applying them by hand just kills me from the fingers to the wrist when my wrist is already a bit funky. Just trying to be lazy and find a simpler way to apply stuff. Plus trying to find a few days when the weathers nice enough to do it and I have time is getting to be a problem. By hand takes me forever. __________________

October 31st, 2011, 03:13 PM	#6
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	One thing I have learned about applying waxes/sealants by hand: Slow down. People always think they are limited on time and get hasty without even noticing. Take a couple of hours... take your time and do it slow. This is better for you and the car since you get better coverage. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

November 2nd, 2011, 10:07 AM	#7
xocolleenox Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	It probably takes me about an hour to an hour and a half to wax the car. So probably about two hours since I don't regularly wax every nook and cranny of the body like I do with a fresh coat. Thanks. __________________

October 31st, 2011, 09:49 AM	#2
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't even bother if all you're looking for is some protection. Just pick up a meguiar's clay bar kit and some Meguiar's NXT 2.0 Tech Wax. Wash, Clay, then wax the car with the included applicator. There's no need to waste money on one of those cheap buffers. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

November 3rd, 2011, 06:21 PM	#9
Blank Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Alamogordo NM Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	i had a cheap buffer and in fact i have my neighbors cheap buffer right now i havent used it though. Mine that i got lost Xmas took a dump on me this summer so maybe 6-8 months of use then it went bye bye. so the moral of the story dont buy a cheap buffer. __________________ 06 GT-C&L Racer CAI, BAMA 91 Race Tune and Pypes Mid Muffler. WAR HORSES of AMERICA OFFICER ALL MILITARY WELCOME

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