polishing and waxing by hand best technique?

[MitchGTI]

hi guys the s3 is starting to lok abit tatty in my eyes lol was going to go for a good polish on it but by hand has anyone got any good tips ect for me to help with a great finish? if this fails i shal have to pay some one to do it for me!

mitch

[gazjones]

I'm not sure if I do it how it should be done but I basically use two of the autoglym application pads (red for application, blue for buffing off) and apply the polish in a circular motion. I then buff off in the same circular motion and go over the car with some Meguiars ultimate detailer and she shines lovely 

[Richn83]

I put a bit of work into the golf paint the other day, I went through the following process all by hand and it made a big improvement to the finish:

Washed, 2 bucket, dried with microfibre
clayed
polished Autoglym super resin not very abrasive but also helps fill, using a polish applicator pad and straight up down motions
pre wax cleanser
waxed

this dramatically reduced the swirl marks without detailed inspection, cleared pretty much all the blemishes, and having used a good hard wax has left glass smooth paint and a high beading finish.

Link to my thread on it http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,14188.0.html

[stealthwolf]

I would have thought cross-hatching would ensure maximum effectiveness of handpolishing. Use the appropriate applicators to spread and to work in. 

Must clay first.

[Andy]

the best hand technique for this type of job is to pick up the phone and get Jay to detail it for you .....Sorry i will get my coat

[B3n]

Best way by hand is small circular movements to work the polish in then work into a front to back motion then up and down to finish. Work small areas at a time and take your time.
The best way i ever had it explained to me was, its like having a tug its not how hard you rub it, its how many times you rub it. 

[stealthwolf]

ROFL!!!

[Richn83]

Best way by hand is small circular movements to work the polish in then work into a front to back motion then up and down to finish. Work small areas at a time and take your time.
The best way i ever had it explained to me was, its like having a tug its not how hard you rub it, its how many times you rub it. 

That explains your shiny car!