whitels

OK, I got lazy again and thought of an easier and faster way to wax the car.

I tried the idea and I was amazed at how fast I finished. I just zipped through it and wham...done!

One of the problems of applying wax is holding the applicator and trying to cover a large area at a time. Sometimes the applicator slips or your hand gets tired holding it as you're applying the wax.

This time I did not use the applicator. I used a used athletic socks. I slipped my hand in it and presto, no more holding and found that I could cover a lot more area in less time. I also slipped on a surgical glove inside the socks to protect my skin from saturation from the wax.

Then, remember how most waxing procedure wants you to pre-moisten your applicator pad? It dawned on me that by having it moistened, you actually can spread the wax faster and cover more area. But as you apply the wax and the moisture dissipates, it gets harder to apply the wax. Problem is you cannot constantly moisten the pad (or socks) - its a major inconvenience.

To get around it, I just use a water spray bottle and direct a fine mist on the section that I would wax. Then, you apply the wax and wow...it's slippery and wax is applied with much less resistance. Smooth as silk.

Try it. You'll like it.

ceoart

The ultimate Sock Puppet

BadBtsz4u

pretty crafty there.Im due for a wax next week.

So WTF maybe I'll give it a whirl(no pun intended )

SharpLS-96

And as he waxed the sock puppet said "wax on....wax off."

SergeDubovsky

Try to use Porter Cable 7424. Panel in 20-30 seconds. Thin and equal layer of wax with no problems.

///MDex

My only concern is that the sock might not be 100% cotton, and thus the poly fibers might scratch the surface as you apply.

TMitchell

I read where some of the detail experts use their finger tips instead of a pad.

SergeDubovsky

I can imagine what a PITA is to get equal and thin layer of wax using finger tips

strongsail

Hmmm...

100% cotton jock sox by HEAD, about $15 for 6 pair at Costco, have really fat bottoms, soles, whatever, like terrycloth. Especially when they're brand-new, they really are like wax applicators, and they are pretty thick.

Just might work...

blue wax

best is to use dirty socks, slips better LOL...!! LOL !!

yeah good idea

whitels

As it is pre-moistened, it is also pre-scented. Can repel dusts.

///MDex

Not nitpicking guys, just be careful when you read 100% cotton, especially on socks. Several articels have been written about "100% Cotton" towels that are anything but. Many manufacturers blend polyester in with their fabrics to make them stronger, not to mention the seams are attached with it as well.

Just a heads up.

SharpLS-96