i only use motorised to apply polish and i buff and wax by hand. You cants get into the small gaps with a motorised polisher.
ALSO - go easy on vinyl stripes and graphics with a motorised machine!! friction melts plastic if your not careful Viper Stripes| DPSM | Recaros | Miltek | Aero | GP Intercooler | JCW R56 Brakes | Alpina Dynamics |