How to Wax a Car With an Electric Buffer
If you want to help protect your car’s coat of paint and keep it looking brand new, you are going to want to wax it with a real electric buffer.
Now, this might sound like a difficult process, but in all reality, it’s one of the easiest things to do out there. Let’s get to it and talk about how to wax a car with an electric buffer.
Collect the Required Materials
First off, you need to collect the materials you will need in order to wax your car with the electric buffer. Fear not, because there are only a few things you will need.
- An electric car buffer
- A finishing pad (to apply the wax)
- Liquid car wax
- Microfiber towels
- Car washing equipment (such as a pressure washer)
Prepare the Car’s Surface
The next thing you need to do to wax your car properly is to prepare the car itself. You should never just start waxing your car without preparing it first.
If you do this, you risk smearing dirt and grit, which can then cause some serious scratches to the coat of paint. Therefore, before you start buffing your car, you need to wash it thoroughly.
You can use some simple car washing tools, such as a pressure washer, or just some soapy water and a sponge, but it is also recommended that you use a clay bar in order to remove all embedded dirt that normal washing will not remove.
Make sure to do this in the shade, and when you are done, double-check everything to ensure that there is no remaining dirt.
Applying the Wax
After the car is completely dry, the next thing you want to do is to apply the wax to the buffer pad. Apply several small dots around the outside of the pad, as well as one larger dot in the middle.
Make sure that you add enough so that there is always wax present, or else you may scratch the surface of the vehicle.
At the same time, also apply a few dots of wax, here and there, to the surface of the car you will be working on. Make sure to do this all while the electric buffer is turned off.
If you have ever tried before, you probably know that applying wax to a buffer that is already moving is next to impossible.
Buffing the Car
Now you have finally gotten to the part where you will actually be buffing your car.
One thing to keep in mind is that you always want to do this in the shade because if you buff your car in the sun, the wax will dry far too fast and this may cause damage to your car, plus it becomes very hard to remove as well.
Moreover, be sure to do this in dry conditions. Buffing your car in the rain or snow is not going to go so well either.
You can now turn the electric buffer on and begin buffing the car, using fairly light pressure and moving in straight, long, and sweeping strokes.
Make sure your strokes are not too short, or else you will be able to clearly see the buffer’s tracks on the car.
You want to pass over each section between 2 and 4 times, enough to evenly apply a coat of wax, but not so much that you end up removing too much wax, as this can cause problems during the buffing process. Also, don’t use too much pressure, or else you may damage the paint.
Removing The Wax
Most car waxes are not designed to be left on, and they will have to be removed once you are done buffing. To do this, use a clean and fresh microfiber towel to wipe off all remaining wax.
You can use a decent amount of pressure here, but once again, not so much that you risk damaging the car or the paint job.
Conclusion
When all has been said and done, as you can see, buffing your car with an electric buffer is really not that hard. Work in the shade, take your time, and use the right equipment. It’s easy, and it should not take too long.