I know the it better to use a random orbit polisher over by hand for better results. I just have a few question on how to use it.

I know it's best to keep it flat on the surface. But what is the proper technique when you get to the hoodscoop, spoiler, corners, and other non-flat surfaces of the car?

If I remember correctly, the directions on the bottle say to avoid plastic and rubber. but with a random orbit polisher you will go over these materials. What do you do afterwards?
Do you by hand wipe these materials clean of the wax, don't bother with it because it doesn't make that much of a difference, etc..
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The answer to all of your questions can be found at either one of these forums for car detailing enthuasists:

www.autopia.org
www.meguiarsonline.com

Definately bookmark these sites.

edubb11
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I use a cheapo Turtle wax random orbital buffer on my car.

On the doors and stuff, make vertical passes and then go over them with horizontal passes to make sure everything is covered. Experiment with different directions to see how the light reflects.

All of the more detailed stuff can be done by hand. I like to apply wax with the buffer and then buff off by hand in straight lines (dont ever swirl when you buff it off).
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Yea...just use the buffer on the flat areas...do the rest by hand. remember, all the corners and stuff are EASILY over buffed...the sharper the corner the faster you remove CC.
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The answer to all of your questions can be found at either one of these forums for car detailing enthuasists:

www.autopia.org
www.meguiarsonline.com

Definately bookmark these sites.

edubb11
Agreed.

Meguiars has a great video online that should answer all of your questions.

http://www.meguiars.com/clinics/clinics_template.cfm

Watch the Power Polishing Clinic :D

~v6
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I use a cheapo Turtle wax random orbital buffer on my car.

On the doors and stuff, make vertical passes and then go over them with horizontal passes to make sure everything is covered. Experiment with different directions to see how the light reflects.

All of the more detailed stuff can be done by hand. I like to apply wax with the buffer and then buff off by hand in straight lines (dont ever swirl when you buff it off).

:lol: :lol:
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here is a great tutorial with pics on how to polish.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24209&highlight=ip%2A+and+pad
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here's another great tutorial from autopia....it's specific to a PC 7424 (whom many feel is the best random orbital around) but the principles should apply to any random orbital.

LINK (http://autopia.org/kb/index.php?page=index_v2&id=38&c=root)
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I wouldn't use a buffer unless you know what you are doing. It is easy to burn the clearcoat if you don't use the correct combination of wheel speed and pressure. If you feel comfortable, then by all means do it. Just make sure to take your time and keep the pad as flat as possible. You can use the buffer on curved or angled surfaces, just try to follow the contour of the surface with the pad and don't overdo it. If there is some residual wax left you can always wipe it off by hand. And just as a tip, to get the best shine use a spray bottle with water after machine buffing and mist down each panel, then wipe by hand.
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I wouldn't use a buffer unless you know what you are doing. It is easy to burn the clearcoat if you don't use the correct combination of wheel speed and pressure. If you feel comfortable, then by all means do it. Just make sure to take your time and keep the pad as flat as possible. You can use the buffer on curved or angled surfaces, just try to follow the contour of the surface with the pad and don't overdo it. If there is some residual wax left you can always wipe it off by hand. And just as a tip, to get the best shine use a spray bottle with water after machine buffing and mist down each panel, then wipe by hand.
Im sorry you must have not read the post... he is using a random orbit polisher...aka DA Polisher aka Porter Cable 7424.

The chance of him damaging the paint with a DA polisher is pretty much none. He could sit on one spot for 5 minues and it wouldnt burn through the paint unless he was using Diamond Cut with a Wool Pad and he was pressing down.

GV84Ever: I wouldnt worry about using your DA polisher. I am hoping it is the porter cable because most all of those other polishers (see: any of the ones from walmart or any autoparts store) do not have the amperage or power to buff any marks out of your paint and are pretty much worthless.

With practice you would be able to buff around the plastic and rubber while still getting right next to them but if I were you I would still tape them off. Use the Blue Painters tape and Tape off all contoured plastic and rubber that you would go over.

Work on the car sections at a time, Split the hood into 2 or 3 sections. Quarter Panels each, Doors into top and bottom. Trunk into 2 or 3 sectons ect ect. Always Start with the least aggressive then work your way up. You need to have a selection of pads and Products. You cant just use the pad that comes with it. Megs DACP works well in many situations and you could use it.

If you have anymore questions feel free to ask. i have been using a DA Polisher for 4 years now and have detailed many many cars with it.
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you can get the PC 7336 from lowes for ~$109, excepct has different accessories. i use the meguiars backing pad and pads.

there are pics on meguiarsonline of my 1st use, just seach for "quack"

i also tape off areas that i don't want to polish (plastic trim)
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I gota get one...do you guys notice any improvments in "shine"? or is it just to save time?
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it's not just the shine, it's the removal of swirl marks and scratches.
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I gota get one...do you guys notice any improvments in "shine"? or is it just to save time?

Great Improvement! You can tell the difference. Use quality products and buy a Porter Cable. This website is really helpfull and sells everything you need.
I'm not asociated to it but I buy my stuff from them and their service is great.
www.properautocare.com
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If you ever stain the plastic trim due to waxing, try using a product called "Back to Black"... Has worked wonders for me.
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woa I always thought that it just saved time. I never knew it actualy IMPROVED the shine! I'm definatly gona buy one now for this summer, thanks!
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