grahampconrad
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i have a new 2012 Heartland 3450St Big Country, still getting the BUGS out. It has a clear coat on it and i would like to know,if i can wax it or if i can buff it or just buff by hand? I would like very much to use a buffing wheel. thanks in advance ITS 38Feet long
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SH
Lynden, WA
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Hello! Congratulations on the new Big Country. We have the same rig. Since your Big Country is new, I would consider using Rejex especially on the front cap. Makes bug removal very easy and it is an excellent UV protectant. As far as using a buffer, although I always do our rig by hand two or three times a year, I see no issue with using a buffer if you have those skills. I would be careful around the graphics though.
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remoandiris
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A random orbit buffer is safer than a regular buffer.
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Beverley&Ken
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X2 on the random orbit polisher or try a wax/polisher that is more of the wipe on, wipe off variety. Protectall works great on our rig.
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Dave & Ginny
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If you have a new trailer with paint...be very careful what type of wax you put on it for the first 6 months. The paint will be omitting fumes though the clear coat while it hardens. If a wax is applied it will stop the clear coat from breathing and the fumes will not be able to go through the clear coat causing it to get a milky look to it.
They do make a polish that body shops use just for this purpose and you can buy it on the web or at your local auto body supply store. If you're going to buy a buffer, buy a high speed buffer not an orbital. The orbital buffer won't get the scratches out, they only save on the arm power.
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Dave & Ginny
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The name of the wax I was referring to is called "Fast Wax". It's very easy to put on and can be used in direct sunlight. I hope this helps
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RAS43
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Dave & Ginny wrote:
If you're going to buy a buffer, buy a high speed buffer not an orbital. The orbital buffer won't get the scratches out, they only save on the arm power.
IMO, if a person is not familiar with a high speeed buffer he/she can burn the finish or decals. That is why many of us recommend a random orbital buffer as it is easier on the finish and won't leave swirl marks. I have used an orbital buffer for many years on my vehicles without issues. I do have experience with a high speed buffer from former jobs also.
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remoandiris
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RAS43 wrote:Dave & Ginny wrote:
If you're going to buy a buffer, buy a high speed buffer not an orbital. The orbital buffer won't get the scratches out, they only save on the arm power.
IMO, if a person is not familiar with a high speeed buffer he/she can burn the finish or decals. That is why many of us recommend a random orbital buffer as it is easier on the finish and won't leave swirl marks. I have used an orbital buffer for many years on my vehicles without issues.
+1 to what Ras said.
All these years I've been using my Porter Cable I thought the various pads and polishes were what took care of the scratches, not the buffer itself. Hmmm.
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mbrule
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RAS43 wrote:Dave & Ginny wrote:
If you're going to buy a buffer, buy a high speed buffer not an orbital. The orbital buffer won't get the scratches out, they only save on the arm power.
IMO, if a person is not familiar with a high speeed buffer he/she can burn the finish or decals. That is why many of us recommend a random orbital buffer as it is easier on the finish and won't leave swirl marks. I have used an orbital buffer for many years on my vehicles without issues. I do have experience with a high speed buffer from former jobs also.
+1 more!
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Dave & Ginny
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remoandiris wrote:RAS43 wrote:Dave & Ginny wrote:
If you're going to buy a buffer, buy a high speed buffer not an orbital. The orbital buffer won't get the scratches out, they only save on the arm power.
IMO, if a person is not familiar with a high speeed buffer he/she can burn the finish or decals. That is why many of us recommend a random orbital buffer as it is easier on the finish and won't leave swirl marks. I have used an orbital buffer for many years on my vehicles without issues.
+1 to what Ras said.
All these years I've been using my Porter Cable I thought the various pads and polishes were what took care of the scratches, not the buffer itself. Hmmm.
If that were the case why wouldn't body shops use orbital buffers?
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