So I applied and removed AIO and SG by hand the last time, but I am thinking that a cheap parts-store buffer might be a nice way to go to avoid the sore fingers afterward. Anybody gone this route? I'd assume using microfiber pads would be OK, and of course a light touch with the buffer. I know the predominant opinion is to use a Porter-Cable, but I don't want to drop that much money right now.....

Comments, suggestions, flames appreciated....

Bill

I have used a PC to remove Klasse SG. I used a MF bonnet over a pad. It worked ok.

Instead of getting sore fingers removeing the product, you'll get a sore back from bending over to set the buffer down and pick it up. Really, it's not that bad. It's probably easier, but I think the results will be the same.

Don't bother. The secret of the PC is the pads and the motion. Cheap buffers don't have either. You could do more damage to your paint using a buffer w/o the correct motion and backing plate/pads than doing it by hand. Save up and get the real tool.

Not to mention variable speed.

I actually went ahead and did it anyway since it was on my wife's car -- haha!

I got the $16.99 orbital from my local pep boys and a 8-pack of terrycloth bonnets. I did a quick and dirty clay bar job with some Griot's clay and speed shine that I had, and then slapped on the AIO panel by panel.

The cheapie buffer made doing the hood and bigger panels really easy -- I applied NO pressure to the tool so as not to burn the paint, and just let it ride over the surface to remove the AIO. I still had to hit the compund curves and small areas with a MF towel to get all of the polish off, but it made the job go much faster....which is exactly what I wanted to do the wife's car.

Anyway, thanks for all of the good feedback.

Bill

Glad it worked out for you. I'm sure your wife will appreciate it.

I got the $16.99 orbital from my local pep boys and a 8-pack of terrycloth bonnets. I did a quick and dirty clay bar job with some Griot's clay and speed shine that I had, and then slapped on the AIO panel by panel.

The cheapie buffer made doing the hood and bigger panels really easy -- I applied NO pressure to the tool so as not to burn the paint, and just let it ride over the surface to remove the AIO. I still had to hit the compund curves and small areas with a MF towel to get all of the polish off, but it made the job go much faster....which is exactly what I wanted to do the wife's car.


You may not burn paint with it, but I'm betting with those bonnets (yep, I've used them before) will leave some marring. If the car's swirl free, you'll notice it; if it's heavily swirled, you won't notice the additional ones.