POLL: Machine Polishing vs. Hand Polishing

Dylan@Adams · 10-27-2008, 05:39 PM

Just compiling a bit of data to help drive our next round of product testing.

Thanks for the information!
-Jason

GerryC · 10-27-2008, 06:49 PM

Polish by machine (except for hard to reach areas like around the brakelights on the vette), wax by hand

I know I'm difficult

seibert1814 · 10-28-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Said by gerryc

polish by machine (except for hard to reach areas like around the brakelights on the vette), wax by hand

i know i'm difficult :d

ditto

C6Bill · 10-29-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Said by GerryC

Polish by machine (except for hard to reach areas like around the brakelights on the vette), wax by hand

I know I'm difficult

+1

TR6speed · 10-28-2008, 06:10 AM

I use the Machine Polish and Super Wax with the Gen 1 pads, only because I have not ordered the Gen 2 pads yet. My Gen 1 pads are still in great shape, but as I read about the Gen 2's and this poll, it looks like I need to step up.

MarylandVette · 10-28-2008, 06:33 AM

I've been using the Gen 1 pads, but my for my next detailing I'll be using the Gen 2 stuff.

Mark05KR · 10-28-2008, 07:17 AM

Still polish and wax by hand. It gives me an opportunity to look over the entire vehicle and check for scratches, etc.

If I'm in a real hurry, I'll break out the PC, but not very often.

TryNkeepUp · 10-29-2008, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Said by Mark05KR

Still polish and wax by hand. It gives me an opportunity to look over the entire vehicle and check for scratches, etc.

If I'm in a real hurry, I'll break out the PC, but not very often.

Me too. There's a certain satisfaction when you step back and admire the hard work of hand polishing/waxing.

Phill's Vette · 10-28-2008, 12:46 PM

Hand polishing keeps me "in touch" with my Vette - kinda like a ZIN thing!

bigred vette · 10-28-2008, 12:48 PM

i use to do it by hand, then went to machine. the gen 1 pads for now.

View Poll Results: How do you prefer to apply polish and wax?
Hand with microfiber applicator pad	87	37.66%
Machine with Gen1 Pad System	45	19.48%
Machine with Gen2 Pad System	109	47.19%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 231. You may not vote on this poll

10-27-2008, 05:39 PM	#1
Dylan@Adams Glazin' up a storm! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So Cal Real Name: Dylan View User Album Posts: 5,316	POLL: Machine Polishing vs. Hand Polishing Just compiling a bit of data to help drive our next round of product testing. Thanks for the information! -Jason __________________

10-27-2008, 06:49 PM	#2
GerryC Reflection Perfection™ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Connecticut View User Album Posts: 1,080	Re: POLL: Machine Polishing vs. Hand Polishing Polish by machine (except for hard to reach areas like around the brakelights on the vette), wax by hand I know I'm difficult __________________

10-28-2008, 06:10 AM	#5
TR6speed Addicted to Detailing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Real Name: Jack View User Album Posts: 475	Re: POLL: Machine Polishing vs. Hand Polishing I use the Machine Polish and Super Wax with the Gen 1 pads, only because I have not ordered the Gen 2 pads yet. My Gen 1 pads are still in great shape, but as I read about the Gen 2's and this poll, it looks like I need to step up.

10-28-2008, 06:33 AM	#6
MarylandVette Media Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockville, MD Real Name: Rich View User Album Posts: 3,538	Re: POLL: Machine Polishing vs. Hand Polishing I've been using the Gen 1 pads, but my for my next detailing I'll be using the Gen 2 stuff.

10-28-2008, 07:17 AM	#7
Mark05KR New AF Detailer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Ipswich, NH View User Album Posts: 34	Re: POLL: Machine Polishing vs. Hand Polishing Still polish and wax by hand. It gives me an opportunity to look over the entire vehicle and check for scratches, etc. If I'm in a real hurry, I'll break out the PC, but not very often.

10-28-2008, 12:46 PM	#9
Phill's Vette C3 Freak Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, Arizona USA Real Name: Phill View User Album Posts: 8	Re: POLL: Machine Polishing vs. Hand Polishing Hand polishing keeps me "in touch" with my Vette - kinda like a ZIN thing!

10-28-2008, 12:48 PM	#10
bigred vette Welcome to AF! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lockport Real Name: Brian View User Album Posts: 2,464	Re: POLL: Machine Polishing vs. Hand Polishing i use to do it by hand, then went to machine. the gen 1 pads for now. __________________ "A true hot rodder wouldn't be content until he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster."

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