Random Orbital Buffer
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Melting Slicks
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From: West Barnstable MA
Random Orbital Buffer
Want to wax the 04 Vert with NXT.
I have a Sears Random Orbital Buffer which is probably 15 years old, but seem limited use. I know that members recommend Porter-Cable buffers, but is the Sears Ranfom Orbital Buffer OK to use, and what type of pad should I use?
Thanks for the advice
I have a Sears Random Orbital Buffer which is probably 15 years old, but seem limited use. I know that members recommend Porter-Cable buffers, but is the Sears Ranfom Orbital Buffer OK to use, and what type of pad should I use?
Thanks for the advice
Team Owner
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I really don't think you need anything more then your hands when using NXT, use a foam pad to put it on and microfiber to buff off, it goes on and off very easy, just don't use too much.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Lewes DE
have to agree -
NXT is not at all the same as a thick wax product. You take VERY little product and it will spread over a HUGE area of the car, if you use a nice foam applicator pad like the one that comes with it. It's so fast and easy to apply, a buffer is not necessary.
do the whole car at once, even walk away and eat a sandwhich to be sure the whole car has had time to dry. if you don that, it will come off instantly with a MF towel, or I frequently use cotton T-shirts to remove it. It will come off so fast, again, that a buffer is not needed.
you might consider using a polish and then a sealant before you NXT, and in those steps the buffer might be helpful.
NXT is not at all the same as a thick wax product. You take VERY little product and it will spread over a HUGE area of the car, if you use a nice foam applicator pad like the one that comes with it. It's so fast and easy to apply, a buffer is not necessary.
do the whole car at once, even walk away and eat a sandwhich to be sure the whole car has had time to dry. if you don that, it will come off instantly with a MF towel, or I frequently use cotton T-shirts to remove it. It will come off so fast, again, that a buffer is not needed.
you might consider using a polish and then a sealant before you NXT, and in those steps the buffer might be helpful.
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: South Florida
time to upgrade to a Porter Cable, speed sensitive, and user adjustible.
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polishers.html
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polishers.html
