I'm ordering some Zaino products and wondering if I should be using an orbital buffer to remove/polish my black car. I plan to apply the wax by hand, but removing/polish with buffer.
So anyway, would it come out better if I don't use the buffer? I was reading the hints on the Zaino web site and it was kind of unclear whether I should be using a buffer or not.
Thanks!

 

Call Sal, I am pretty sure you can.

 

You can, but it comes off so easy there really isn't a need to use a buffer.

 

I've used a buffer with Zaino to apply it, but I'd never use one to remove it. Zaino should wipe off nearly effortlessly by hand with a good towel, making a buffer unnecessary and overkill. Using the buffer to apply Zaino is not really necessary either since it contains no abrasives or cleaners, which buffers work best for. The most benefit you may get using the buffer to apply Zaino would be a little quicker application and thin coats. But, to be honest, by the time you break out the buffer, prep the pads, sort the cords, apply the product, I could do the same panel by hand as quickly. So, I almost always apply and remove the product by hand. There's no harm in trying hte buffer though, although like I said, I'd only use it to apply the product, not remove. You might find it easier, faster, etc... I think working by hand with Zaino is just as quick though IMO... I leave the buffer work to the abrasives/cleaners, and even then I remove all product by hand.

 

Thanks!!!!!!!!!
I appreciated all the comments!!!!!!!
Looks like I'll do without the buffer.

 

Mike, I have used a buffer for the removal of Z2/Z5 especially after having used Z16. In the
warmer weather states (CA), the Z16 sets up faster and will sometimes streak if not removed fast
enough. I have found that rather than dilute the Z16, I use a buffer which actually helps to
deepen the gloss of the Z16.

Mike

 

Mike, Z-16 is the Tire Gloss

 

my typo goof, that should be Z6 not Z16. Normally, I do all the polishing with 100% cotton towels
including the Z6, but with the weather being warm enough out here, the buffer does a nice job of
preventing the Z6 from streaking. Thanks for catching the typo.

Mike