Got a Meguiar's Orbital Buffer
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From: Brenham Texas
Got a Meguiar's Orbital Buffer
Must have been a good boy. 
Got a Meguiar's Orbital Buffer for Christmas.
With these pads, a softbuff polishing pad and a softbuff finishing pad.
I use NXT and the car is very shiney now.
It's a 99 but you would think it's a new paint job.
What would be anyones advice on the use of the polisher.
I am thinking, just use the finishing pad but with what product ?
Thanks to all for the advice.
Got a Meguiar's Orbital Buffer for Christmas.
With these pads, a softbuff polishing pad and a softbuff finishing pad.
I use NXT and the car is very shiney now.
It's a 99 but you would think it's a new paint job.
What would be anyones advice on the use of the polisher.
I am thinking, just use the finishing pad but with what product ?
Thanks to all for the advice.
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From: Dallas/Grand Prairie Texas
Must have been a good boy.
Got a Meguiar's Orbital Buffer for Christmas.
With these pads, a softbuff polishing pad and a softbuff finishing pad.
I use NXT and the car is very shiney now.
It's a 99 but you would think it's a new paint job.
What would be anyones advice on the use of the polisher.
I am thinking, just use the finishing pad but with what product ?
Thanks to all for the advice.
Got a Meguiar's Orbital Buffer for Christmas.
With these pads, a softbuff polishing pad and a softbuff finishing pad.
I use NXT and the car is very shiney now.
It's a 99 but you would think it's a new paint job.
What would be anyones advice on the use of the polisher.
I am thinking, just use the finishing pad but with what product ?
Thanks to all for the advice.
Not to be used with compounds, or abraisive chemicals.
Also finishing pads will not do anything for removing scratchs and swirls.
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From: Lewes DE
some more information please:
what is your goal in using the polisher?
you really won't have any advantage of applying NXT with a buffer - it's easier and faster to do by hand. Likewise for removal of NXT or other sealants. Your finishing pad will be very helpful for applying #26 very quickly and with little effort.
If you really have some swirls or scratches, you'll have to get a light cutting pad and some abrasive polish like Menzerna Intensive Polish. All depends what your current paint condition is, and what your goals are.
what is your goal in using the polisher?
- easier application of wax?
- removal of swirlmarks?
- removal of deep scratches?
you really won't have any advantage of applying NXT with a buffer - it's easier and faster to do by hand. Likewise for removal of NXT or other sealants. Your finishing pad will be very helpful for applying #26 very quickly and with little effort.
If you really have some swirls or scratches, you'll have to get a light cutting pad and some abrasive polish like Menzerna Intensive Polish. All depends what your current paint condition is, and what your goals are.
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From: Brenham Texas
Goal
some more information please:
what is your goal in using the polisher?
you really won't have any advantage of applying NXT with a buffer - it's easier and faster to do by hand. Likewise for removal of NXT or other sealants. Your finishing pad will be very helpful for applying #26 very quickly and with little effort.
If you really have some swirls or scratches, you'll have to get a light cutting pad and some abrasive polish like Menzerna Intensive Polish. All depends what your current paint condition is, and what your goals are.
what is your goal in using the polisher?
- easier application of wax?
- removal of swirlmarks?
- removal of deep scratches?
you really won't have any advantage of applying NXT with a buffer - it's easier and faster to do by hand. Likewise for removal of NXT or other sealants. Your finishing pad will be very helpful for applying #26 very quickly and with little effort.
If you really have some swirls or scratches, you'll have to get a light cutting pad and some abrasive polish like Menzerna Intensive Polish. All depends what your current paint condition is, and what your goals are.
It's Nassau Blue.
My goal is a deeper shine. I was hopeing the buffer would make it easy.
( What is number 26)
Thanks for the replies.
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From: Semmes Al
What is #26
#26 is Meguires carnuba pure wax. Has fairly go durability. Use Megs #7 to polish and #7 for protection. Carnubas are great for a garaged car. Great shine from carnubas. If the car is a daily driver I would use a sealant like Zaino or Rejex.
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