DA Polishing

[JJ1]

I heard some say you should only polish about once a year. Is this referring to an orbital only or DA (PC) also? I don't plan on using anything real harsh: PC, a light cutting pad (at the most) with maybe a fine scratch remover/polish. How often do DA owners use it on the same car?

[Murr1525]

Re: DA Polishing

That is really referring to old school products that are real abrasive.

Using a pure polish and wax could be done every day forever just about. Using a mild cleaner, like #80, or #82, could be done monthly for the life of a car, though you will probably find you don't even need that often, unless you are addicted.

[gb387]

Re: DA Polishing

I heard some say you should only polish about once a year. Is this referring to an orbital only or DA (PC) also? I don't plan on using anything real harsh: PC, a light cutting pad (at the most) with maybe a fine scratch remover/polish. How often do DA owners use it on the same car?

I use mine about 6 times a year on my truck and have no worries about using it 6 or even more times. I don't always use the same products it varies just about every time I use my PC, that said its always good to use the least aggressive product to get the job done.

Touching on what Murr said, with the proper washing/drying methods you shouldn't need #80/#83 for swirl removal all that often.

[JJ1]

Re: DA Polishing

Thanks! That eases my mind since I had to use the PC about 3 times within 6 months to work out some old marring and might go over it one more time.