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I read up on a lot of the washing/waxing posts, and I just had a couple more questions...

I have some Turtle Wax laying around.. is it good enough to use or should I get something else? If I need something else what do I need to get? Liquid or paste and what's the difference if any?

I've seen A LOT of cars with those swirl marks on them, I HATE that! What exactly does it? Is it when too much pressure is applied to the buffer?

Do I actually need to use a buffer? and how hard is it to control? If i have no prior experience and borrow one will I end up burning up the plastic pieces or sumthin?

That's basically it... I tried to check all the related posts, sorry if any of these questions have already been answered!

 
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You dont need a buffer. You would only need a buffer if the paint is oxidized or scratched beyond hand removal. For everyday waxing use your hand, and use a back and forth motion. Do not use circular motions because this will cause swirl marks to occur or become worse than they already are.

 
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Yeah, I already knew it'd be safe to wax cuz I read that thread, and I dont actually have any swirl marks cuz the car is brand new, I just wanted to kno how to NOT get them [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

The real question was the buffer issue and whether to wax circularly or not, cuz the back of the wax I got says to use circular hand motions... and so did Karate Kit [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]

Thanx newayz for the links tho!!! I just gotta go out and buy me some real wax then

 
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I have some Turtle Wax laying around.. is it good enough to use or should I get something else? If I need something else what do I need to get? Liquid or paste and what's the difference if any?
Turtle Wax sucks. Use Maguiars or Mothers. If you have cash, use Zymol.

I've seen A LOT of cars with those swirl marks on them, I HATE that! What exactly does it? Is it when too much pressure is applied to the buffer?

I don't know exactly what causes it, but theres stuff called glaze that can get rid of them. Also clay bar your car before you wax it. It gets off all the junk in the paint.

Do I actually need to use a buffer? and how hard is it to control? If i have no prior experience and borrow one will I end up burning up the plastic pieces or sumthin?

No. Do it by hand. Get a waxing pad or just use a soft towel. Go back and forth as you apply the wax. Don't put it on in circular motions (you'll get swirls)

 
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The swirl marks are caused by the washing process as well as the drying,waxing & buffing process you need to make sure you follow the paint of the car. When you wash dont wash in circles...circles = swirls if you look at the swirls they are circles that are etched into the paint. When you wash go back and forth. The hood, trunk and roof for example...go from the front part of the roof to the rear and the same with the trunk and hood, the sides go from letf to tright in staight lines and your problems with siwrls are over i have had my 2k1 for over a year and not one swirl mark. Make sure you dry, wax, and buff the same way you washed!!! never go in circles!!!

 
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Awesome! Thanx for all the advice! It'll be my next "quasi-project"

 
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in addition: never ever use your sponge after it touched the floor. two dollars for a new sponge pays off in future. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]