mathews31 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I was watching a video on YT where the detailer used his bare hands to work the wax onto the car...anyone ever try this? I think I might enjoy that more than using the applicator... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ls1transam Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I've seen it a lot on there. Better make sure them hands are super soft lol jessewsmith and Mariner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mathews31 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 That's a problem because I tend to get dry hands, but not to sounds inappropriate but it seems like you'd be a lot more intimate with the car by doing that, almost like getting to really know your car, all the dings, and everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ls1transam Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've seen some sonit with gloves and some without. A Detailer local to me said something that really stuck with me. "If it's on ya, it's in you." So I always wear gloves when detailing. No need for extra chemicals getting on my hands and into my system. I'll just use an applicator. Audog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nathan Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I was watching a video on YT where the detailer used his bare hands to work the wax onto the car...anyone ever try this? I think I might enjoy that more than using the applicator... I've heard of this but I feel it takes too long to wax the car, and that you would not get super even coverage, plus if you don't wear gloves your hands would get nasty! mathews31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mariner Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've seen some sonit with gloves and some without. A Detailer local to me said something that really stuck with me. "If it's on ya, it's in you." So I always wear gloves when detailing. No need for extra chemicals getting on my hands and into my system. I'll just use an applicator. Then my life clock is ticking faster than some... geez I've used everything from diesel to brakeclean to wash my hands before at work lol SumBeach35 and mathews31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mathews31 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) I've seen some sonit with gloves and some without. A Detailer local to me said something that really stuck with me. "If it's on ya, it's in you." So I always wear gloves when detailing. No need for extra chemicals getting on my hands and into my system. I'll just use an applicator.  Lol I doubt that the penetration of these liquids is that intense. Thanks to God ,skin is hard to get through (except when she dumps you  ), so I'm okay with a little life acceleration. I like fast cars, why not? On the gloves note I think that just adds an extra risky factor that can increase risk of swirls and scratched. Edited April 13, 2017 by mathews31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mathews31 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've heard of this but I feel it takes too long to wax the car, and that you would not get super even coverage, plus if you don't wear gloves your hands would get nasty! I don't know if the hands would get nasty, but TBH I can definitely see it taking a long time, but I just can't get used to the applicator, for some reason it's never uniform with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dwhite0960 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I don't know if the hands would get nasty, but TBH I can definitely see it taking a long time, but I just can't get used to the applicator, for some reason it's never uniform with me Get a swirl killer mini with some waxing pads, super even coverage and way faster to apply LT1xL82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tim Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've done it with bare hands. I was using a wax that is over $1,600 for an eight ounce tub because that is what they recommend (it uses your body heat to warm and melt the wax). I was able to get a thin coat with even coverage. Â That said, I only did that the one time for the experience. mathews31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mathews31 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Get a swirl killer mini with some waxing pads, super even coverage and way faster to apply Not exactly the most monetary cautious decision, Godwillingly I plan on getting one soon, but I'm saving up a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mathews31 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've done it with bare hands. I was using a wax that is over $1,600 for an eight ounce tub because that is what they recommend (it uses your body heat to warm and melt the wax). I was able to get a thin coat with even coverage. Â That said, I only did that the one time for the experience. I think for a one time trial it would be pretty cool, yeah the guy I saw in the video was using what they said was a $6,000 wax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tim Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I would say go ahead and try it, the using your hands part, the really expensive wax part you can skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nathan Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I don't know if the hands would get nasty, but TBH I can definitely see it taking a long time, but I just can't get used to the applicator, for some reason it's never uniform with me Not exactly the most monetary cautious decision, Godwillingly I plan on getting one soon, but I'm saving up a littleHave you tried the hex grip applicators? They are one of my favorite products! Â You should definitely save up and get the swirl killer, don't get the porter cable or something, get a nice one because it will speed things up and make it a lot more enjoyable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mathews31 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 I haven't tried the hex applicator but maybe I will. The one it comes with isn't bad just not the most enjoyable feeling thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 red94chev Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I would definitely get a hex grip to try out. They're all I use anymore. I keep one for each product (buttery, paint sealant, one for exhaust tips and dirtier areas) to keep from cross contaminating. Nathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nathan Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I haven't tried the hex applicator but maybe I will. The one it comes with isn't bad just not the most enjoyable feeling thing to do. Just like Jake that's all I use anymore because it's so nice, it's a whole new experience, you won't drop the applicator, and your hands won't be cramped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mathews31 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 I tried the hand waxing today. It's not bad but it's not what it seems. Pretty boring, you get good spread in good time but your hands are definitely oily. Nathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Audog Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I've done it with bare hands. I was using a wax that is over $1,600 for an eight ounce tub because that is what they recommend (it uses your body heat to warm and melt the wax). I was able to get a thin coat with even coverage. That said, I only did that the one time for the experience. $1,600 for 8 ounces, that must have been some super wax, or one heck of a marketing scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tim Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 $1,600 for 8 ounces, that must have been some super wax, or one heck of a marketing scheme. Both. Great wax, maybe even a smidge better than patriot, but not at that cost. Thankfully, I didn't pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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