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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 02:30 PM
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Waxing....
do you like waxing your car by hand or w/ a power buffer....
i used to do it by hand until i got my http://community.webshots.com/photo/...40366930AfNHDo
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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I like doing mine by hand. I have an air compressor and air buffer, I still like by hand better. just is more enjoyable to do. but if I'm going to a show I'll hit it quick wih the air one.
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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Re: Waxing....
Originally posted by TurboXT
do you like waxing your car by hand or w/ a power buffer....
i used to do it by hand until i got my http://community.webshots.com/photo/...40366930AfNHDo


power buff! if I had one.


Wana race?
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 03:45 PM
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here's a better pic http://community.webshots.com/photo/...40372042grZcVK
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 05:04 PM
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Originally posted by TurboXT
here's a better pic http://community.webshots.com/photo/...40372042grZcVK

Come on lets take it to the strip and race.
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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Only by hand, I've never used any power tool to wax my car.
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 09:33 PM
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I put the wax on with an orbital and take if off by hand.
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 02:40 AM
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I'm not a big fan of using my hands when I wax. I take the lazy route and use the orbital.
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