Pads For Waxing

Joe in NY

Joe in NY

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I painted my car with base coat/clear coat about six months ago and I think it's time to get some wax on it. I'm looking for advice on what pads are best to apply and remove the wax. I'll be using a 7" DeWalt buffer.
 
I use black foam, I normally just use a black foam hand pad I have. I get sick of holding a machine to just spread product but that is personal preference. To remove I use a high quality microfiber cloth.
 
I still wax by hand, with straight carnauba*. Microfiber towel on, different microfiber towel off.

*Carnauba has to have some slow solvents in it to work, so there isn't really any such thing as straight or pure carnauba that can be applied to a painted finish. Mainly what is to be avoided is silicones, ceramics, polymers, or anything like that.
 
I should have added in my original post that I need surgery to get artificial shoulders so I'm looking for something to use with the DeWalt polisher. Doing it by hand will be quite uncomfortable.
 
Joe in NY said:
I should have added in my original post that I need surgery to get artificial shoulders so I'm looking for something to use with the DeWalt polisher. Doing it by hand will be quite uncomfortable.
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My personal choice for that would be a pack of microfiber bonnets. One to apply, and a bunch to remove, since they can load up with dry wax. There are tons of options out there, but something like this:

Amazon.com: SIQUK 12 Packs Car Polisher Pad Bonnet Set (5 to 6 Inches) Including 10 Packs Microfiber Car Polishing Bonnet and 2 Packs Waxing Bonnet for Car Polisher: Automotive

Buy SIQUK 12 Packs Car Polisher Pad Bonnet Set (5 to 6 Inches) Including 10 Packs Microfiber Car Polishing Bonnet and 2 Packs Waxing Bonnet for Car Polisher: Buffing & Polishing Pads - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Obviously there are a lot of ways to skin this cat.
 
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