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Old 05-05-2006, 03:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Claying/Polishing/Waxing Techniques

Do you guys clay/polish/wax in a circular motion by hand or do you do it linearly?

I have always done claying and waxing in a circular motion. I haven't polished my car ever.

I have been reading a couple different techniques and some say to go linearly.
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Do you guys clay/polish/wax in a circular motion by hand or do you do it linearly?

I have always done claying and waxing in a circular motion. I haven't polished my car ever.

I have been reading a couple different techniques and some say to go linearly.
linearly ftw.
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wax - circular
clay - linear
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I have seen waxing done linear too though
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Old 05-05-2006, 04:57 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Linear for both. circular is what causes swirl marks and scratches. never ever do circular.
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The reason why people say to do it linearly is for the following reasons:
  1. Easier to apply even pressure
  2. Under direct sunlight, it's harder to see marring that's linear versus circular marring. To add to this point, it's also recommended to apply products and take off products by going with the airflow of the car.
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but what about a buffer? even though you move in a linear motion, you actually go circular.. or do none of you actually use a buffer?
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yeah my buffer goes circular....has it been messing up my car?
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It depends on the buffer, but yes - they do generally go in a circular direction. However, the reason why some buffers can do paint correction is because of the heat and polishing power they can generate. It's very hard to get rid of marring 100% by hand, and that's one of main reasons why it's recommended to go in a linear motion when doing by hand - so that it's less visible when under light.
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