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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 10:36 PM
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Need some advice. Going to Wash,Clay,Polish, Glaze and Wax my C-5. Would a buffer do a better job then by hand or just easier ?
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Cmon...........................Better and Easier

In this day and age with all the high tech polishes and bevy of polishers

Least expensive would be the Harbor Freight version of the Porter Cable 7424XP
I just bought the Chemical Guys TORQ22 D on sale for $239

You need to spend some upfront $$$ to buy some decent tools and chemicals

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A dual action buffer is the only way to go. with the right pads and product your results will be amazing. One tip is to watch the How To videos on the Autogeek website for proper technique when using the products and buffer.
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 10:28 AM
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Thank you both. I do have good products, Adams and Chemical guys stuff. Will shop for a buffer.
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C5 clear is pretty hard, by hand you won't be able to make much of a difference.
Go with a Orbital polisher not a rotary buffer.
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