Technical > Automotive > I want to learn how to buff a car.

I want to learn how to buff a car.

You can way too easily burn the clear coat or even worse burn the underlying paint using a powered buffer and the wrong compound which will then require a repaint. If you are not interested in doing it for a living like working in a detail shop, then I suggest letting a pro do it.

Regards,

Doctor Olds
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What’s the point of owning a supercar if you can’t scare yourself stupid from time to time?

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You might be amazed at how nicely you can work out scratches by hand with some polishing compound and thick nap towels.

This may help (you can probably acquire the product in a store near you): »www.autogeek.net/memigl82swfr.html

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Try a clay bar.

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1. Never use pressure on your clay bar. A soft touch is all you need for maximum results.

2. Always use enough clay bar lubricant to avoid scratching. You want the clay bar to slide, not drag.

3. Be careful not to drop the clay bar while using it to avoid picking up any solid contaminants and dirt particles that can damage your car. If you do drop it accidentally, re-mold the clay until you have a new clean surface to work with before using it again.

4. Clay bars are reusable until you can no longer get a clean surface after molding the clay into a pad.

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