Which buffer thing for what ?

[Accord07]

ok i have a turtle wax buffer, that my dad bought 4-6 years ago....its brand spanking new and never used it, heck i opened the box today and everything is sealed inside. i have these pads/buffer things for it that came with it, can someone tell me which is for which, because the manual doesnt say ANYTHING
here is a pic

Shot at 2007-07-02

Thanks guys !

[Blk EX Coupe]

What material is it made out of? I think these will only be good for applying wax...

[Accord07]

first one feels like a paper towel, second one is foam, third is like a microfiber, and last one is like reg cotton

[Blk EX Coupe]

I'd probably only use the cotton one to apply wax.

[Accord07]

so the third one i assume ?

[TypeG]

the foam and wool pads are for polishes, which in turn are for paint defect removal.

the two micro fiber and terry bonnets are for wax application.

i'd hate to say it, but the turtle wax orbital isn't good for much other than wax application. it just doesn't have the grunt needed for proper defect removal.

i would invest in one of these:
http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2805

that along with the proper pads and polishes can make your paint shine in a way you never thought possible. later.

[Blk EX Coupe]

so the third one i assume ?

The last one.


Hey, TypeG are you going to be trying a Ultimate Detailing Machine or will you continue to stick with the PC?

[Accord07]

last night i turned it on for the first time, its pretty powerful imho,
i only need one for wax, and polish, and i think it can do it.

[Blk EX Coupe]

It'll be fine for applying wax and some polishing, but don't expect amazing results. Every machine has it's limitations, and the PC TypeG recommended is a pretty nice step up that will give you good results.

[Accord07]

i bet,
im just going to use what i have, and see how it comes out lol

[Accord07]

man i hope i dont screw up my car by using the wrong buffer

[TypeG]

man i hope i dont screw up my car by using the wrong buffer

what happened? later.