Are the electric buffers that run like 2800 RPM too fast or too harsh to use on a fairly new car? I'm just getting lazy and want to try waxing my car like normal but using a buffer or polisher to remove the wax.

Those who have tried this, speak up. Would you recommend against it? Do you still use the buffer?

 

No you will be fine. They only thing they say you should do is wait for the paint to "dry." About six to eight months before you seal it with a wax. But using a buffer will not harm the surface as long as you do not use abrasive waxes or polishes. Sounds kind of hard to believe, non-abrasive polishes, but they are better for the beginner or a new paint job. So good like and make that puppy shine!!!

 

You have to be careful with a buffer because it might make little swirl marks in your paint. I always take wax off by hand. BE CAREFUL what ever you do

 

From what I read, I've decided against getting a buffer. There does not seem to be a noob buffer out there that won't mess up your paint if you do something stupid while learning. I personally have decided to just stick with doing everything by hand. wax on, wax off.

Ceyko

 

It's probally a good decision. Now all I have to do is get all my swirl marks out of my paint (previous owner). I hate this crap.