Which hand polish/wax applicator?

[jesus]

Are polishing sponges alright for this, or microfibre circular pads?

Also, where is best to get them ideally as cheap as possible as I want to buy a few. I use SRP and Collonite 476s.

 

[Daniel]

For SRP, these are the best i've used. They're brilliant. (Autosmart)

 

[Gally]

Do you use them damp Dan?

Have you tried their proper wax? Caramel colour?

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

those sponges are epic! makes putting on AG polish wax ( trade version ) on a piece of cake

 

[Daniel]

Do you use them damp Dan?

Have you tried their proper wax? Caramel colour?

Yes mate, mildly moist!

Not used any of their products, as the autosmart rep is utterly useless around here.

 

[Paul172sport]

If they are full size waxes rather than sample pots then auto finesse wax mates are great. Spreads nice and thinly and comfortable to use too.

 

[Gally]

Yes mate, mildly moist!

Not used any of their products, as the autosmart rep is utterly useless around here.

The wax is really really good Dan. I used it years ago but had been playing around with it again and remembered how nice it was.

 

[JD]

I always use to swear by the Lake County Hand Cut polishing pads, but they have been updated to the following;

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/cgi-...tech-hand-pads-cat24.html#aLCHTA001#aLCHTA001

I haven't tried them, but likely to be similar to the ones Dan has suggested.

And agree with Paul on the Waxmate from Auto Finesse - great piece of kit.

 

[jesus]

Cheers for the recommendations. Is this type wax applicator no good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-x-Yello...ssories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item3f34a8e582

 

[Auto Finesse]

Cheers for the recommendations. Is this type wax applicator no good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-x-Yello...ssories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item3f34a8e582

The yellow foam applicators are fine for waxing, however for polishing with an All in one such as Tripple we always recommend the use of a microfiber applicator such as the one in the link below:

http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/microfiber-applicator

I hope this helps, Joe

 

[jesus]

The yellow foam applicators are fine for waxing, however for polishing with an All in one such as Tripple we always recommend the use of a microfiber applicator such as the one in the link below:

http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/microfiber-applicator

I hope this helps, Joe

Thanks Joe

Is there any difference between the ones in my eBay link and the stupidly cheap ones from Hong Kong?

 

[Knuckles]

Why do you recommend mf rather than foam for polishing, Joe? Just out of curiosity, but I would've thought foam could be a bit abrasive for waxing too?
Auto Finesse

 

[JD]

Why do you recommend mf rather than foam for polishing, Joe? Just out of curiosity, but I would've thought foam could be a bit abrasive for waxing too?
@Auto Finesse

Joe will correct me if I'm wrong, but I've found for pure polishing, the different grades of sponge (much like pads for DA) work best. For an all in one product like Tripple, MF is better. And re waxing, feel the difference between a polish hand pad foam and the Megs or other brand foam applicators. Big difference.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Using products like tripple and rejuvenate with a MF pad seems to help them draw out a lot more dirt, and not just the fact it's easier to see it. If you're wanting to use these types of product with a foam pad it's better to use one of the tri foam or 'german' coloured pads rather than the yellow round ones.

For waxing i'll stick with the yellow Meguiars applicators over the cheap, or even cheaper Hong Kong variznts, or something like an AF waxmate.

If using a proper polish, then again either the tri foam applicator or a specific pad such as JD linked

 

[JD]

Using products like tripple and rejuvenate with a MF pad seems to help them draw out a lot more dirt, and not just the fact it's easier to see it. If you're wanting to use these types of product with a foam pad it's better to use one of the tri foam or 'german' coloured pads rather than the yellow round ones.

For waxing i'll stick with the yellow Meguiars applicators over the cheap, or even cheaper Hong Kong variznts, or something like an AF waxmate.

If using a proper polish, then again either the tri foam applicator or a specific pad such as JD linked

The German applicators are great. And goes along with my point about different foams (density etc).

 

[Gally]

Yup. Closed cell also. Doesn't absorb like the cheaper wax ones.