Applicator pad or Micro Fiber?

[conneh]

Just got some mf cloths in the post, i useually use my mums 'e-cloth' which is very similar to these.

However, which is best to apply polish/wax with?

Also, would it be better to use MF to wash the car instead of cheapo wash cloths from halfrauds?

 

[JD]

Applicator pads for polish fella.

Wash should be done with a wash mitt, sheepskin one. Halfords also sell these.

Have a look in the guides section for the cleaning guide.

 

[conneh]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_157246_langId_-1_categoryId_165609

Thats what i used to wash with, and the mf cloths to apply/rub down polish with.

The results were good, but obviously if a pad is better i will try that.

Also, i applied the wax by hand - swear i was reading this somewhere, or was i just being stupid and got my hands sticky for nothing?

 

[happycallis]

Also, i applied the wax by hand - swear i was reading this somewhere, or was i just being stupid and got my hands sticky for nothing?

Your having a laugh, right?

 

[JD]

Your having a laugh, right?

Why would he be?

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=396619&highlight=aston

Hand applied Onyx.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=421120

Hand applied Dodo Juice Blue Velvet.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=420797

Onyx, again by hand . . .

I could go on!

 

[BRUN]

hmmmmm right, firstly dont wash your car with those, towels ?

use something like this
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/sonus-sheepskin-wash-mitt/prod_32.html

for applying polish/wax etc, id recommend something like these
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/meguiars-foam-applicators-pkg/2/prod_177.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/sonus-der-wunder-applicators-pkg/2/prod_136.html

use your microfibre cloths to remove the polish/wax

 

[AK]

^^ JD think he means actually using his hands lol i.e. no applicator pad or cloth etc lol!

 

[richy22]

Im still undecided if I prefer using my hands or an applicator. Like using my hands on the bonnet but my dodgy knees I struggle with the other bits (apart from the roof!)

 

[Justin]

I tried applying wax by hand, just made a mess and was impossible to spread evenly! Lol

 

[happycallis]

I read it as he puts his hand in the tub and rubs it on, not the way you think he means.

 

[JD]

Put it this ways ladies and gents, my MD gave me funny looks on Monday morning when I had blue hands that still had DodoJuice blue velvet on them

It is less wasteful and you get a more even coat. But a lot of waxes don't work as well.

Most I would suggest using applicator pads.

(BTW, post before wasn't meant to sound like a dick Happycallis, re read it and sounds like I was! sos!)

Jamie

 

[JD]

hai

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-892782202661869342

 

[AK]

hai

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-892782202661869342

Wow, honestly never knew you could use your hands!

 

[conneh]

Yes i used my hands... Didn't see any problems with it. Clean hands = no grit, and you can get your figers into different bulges etc.

Will look into Applicator pads for the polish.

 

[Ali]

Not a fan of applyin wax by hand...Foam pad ensures accurate coverage.

 

[Jordi17]

you can only apply certain waxes with your hand? obviously spray waxes you cannot do this?

 

[cat171]

Not a fan of applyin wax by hand...Foam pad ensures accurate coverage.

Yep, and they are good for lazy sods like me

 

[happycallis]

Ne bother JD no offence taken. I didnt realise that some waxes you were supposed to apply by hand anyway

 

[Ali]

There isn't any wax which "must" strictly be applied via hand! Thats pisch!

 

[richy22]

hai

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-892782202661869342

That aint the way to do it

cleaning...

http://www.monkeysee.com/play/1289-washing-your-car


waxing..

http://www.monkeysee.com/play/1573-how-to-wax-a-car
xxxxx

 

[JD]

Ne bother JD no offence taken. I didnt realise that some waxes you were supposed to apply by hand anyway

As stated by my more than Northern friend, there are no waxes that are supposed to be applied by hand, simpy choices and personal experience as with most detailing

Wouldn't Onyx by hand again, would with the blue velvet, mainly due to coverage and how the wax reacted.

Also, some cars are better by hand I find. The clio is most definitely not. The Aston and R8 with the wide open surfaces were quite "handy" . . . buh dum dum tisch.

 

[conneh]

How long are you ment to leave polishes/waxes on for to cure?

 

[richy22]

Wax..most of them say on there but its generally 5 minutes. So do 1 panel then buff off.

Polish generally dries quicker and again work in panels and take it off afet a minute or so.

 

[BRUN]

totally depends on the product, my Zymol Carbon says to not let dry, 1 min then off it comes