Waxing your car or truck can produce a sleek, shiny finish that not only looks good but helps to protect the paintwork of your vehicle. However waxing by hand can be a laborious, time consuming project. If you are looking to speed up the job of waxing your vehicle and produce a better finish, a car wax buffer is an option to consider.
A car wax buffer is an electrical device which is used to apply a wax coat to the paintwork on a vehicle. There are a few styles available. Professional buffers can work at high speeds and these are best left in the hands of experienced professionals. However a random orbital buffer tends to work at slower speeds and this can be used by anyone to avoid the effort required of manual waxing and gain a more professional looking finish.
While it can provide a sleeker finish, a car wax buffer needs to be used with care. There is always the potential that you can damage the car, with paint burns being a problem if you apply to much pressure and hold the buffer in one location too long. However the random orbital buffers on the market are designed with the aim of avoiding this. The buffer tends to move in a random motion on its axis to ensure it does not sit in one location too long. To avoid swirl marks, the buffer should be moved in straight lines rather than a circular motion and following the bodylines of the car tends to be the best way to use it. It is best to plan exactly how you will move the buffer around the vehicle before you start.
There are a number of manufacturers that produce car wax buffers and some of those to consider when you are looking into purchasing a buffer include Black & Decker, Griot’s Garage, Advanced Tool Design and Meguiars. These companies produce a range of wax buffers for cars which are suitable for home use on your vehicle.
A car wax buffer can vary in cost depending on the size of the device and the brand name. At the more affordable end of the market basic wax buffers are available for around $40 to $50. An example of this is the Black & Decker WP900 6 Inch Random Orbit Waxer which retails for around $42. This runs at 4,400 orbits per minute, has a handle which can be held securely with both hands and comes with a 10 foot cable. This makes it easy to use and it is one of the more affordable products available. At the more expensive end of the market wax buffers for cars can cost $150 or greater to purchase. The Meguiars Dual Action Polisher G110v2 is an example of this and costs around $150 to purchase.
If you like to keep your car looking good then providing the paintwork with a wax coat is an excellent way of doing this. While waxing by hand is an option, the job is made much easier using a car wax buffer and this can make it a good investment. With a little care they can produce a sleek and professional looking finish for your paintwork. This will ensure that it both looks attractive and is kept in good condition.