[agentf1]

My hands are fairly soft but I still leave some marring.

[matrix_808]

i only use applicators as well.

[togwt]

Originally Posted by LanceM

Thats what I am worried about. I some calus (sp) on my hands from working out.

Use soft latex gloves; they are effective because latex will not scratch, and will prevent wax from soaking into your hands, it also helps prevent accidental marring from rough palms and from finger nails.

[agentf1]

Originally Posted by togwt

Use soft latex gloves; they are effective because latex will not scratch, and will prevent wax from soaking into your hands, it also helps prevent accidental marring from rough palms and from finger nails.

What would be the difference between using latex gloves and an applicator. I know people say that applicators absorb or should I say hold too much of the solvent carriers but I have not experienced this. Although due to the waxes texture I usually melt it in my palm first before putting it on the applicator or else it will be gritty and the grittiness will scratch the paint.

[P1et]

My hands are so oily that I don't even need to put wax on them!

waxing by bare hand is sometimes a neccesity when working with high carnauba content waxes... the heat is needed to stimulate

[jsatek]

what about marring?

Originally Posted by jsatek

what about marring?

about as much risk as washing a car. If done right, and the proper amount of wax on your palms, no worries

[Wendell inc.]

i HATE doing it by hand. I have zymol titanium and since they say you have to apply by hand i stopped using it. I am going to start again soon but im NOT going back to by hand! I have the red CCS hand application pads... im going to buy more soon. love em!

[klumzypinoy]

Why not heat up the applicator pad? I read it from Mike's (Calgary) technique, and I've seen it explained by other people as well..