How do you buff paint? - Page 2

BeachBoy · 01-03-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FastRedPonyCar

What happend?

Curious here, too.

CrazyInBlack · 01-03-2008, 09:20 AM

I went and looked at it the next day and it was not that bad

the worst part is there was crap in the paint and the buffer caught it and flung it everywhere, along with dead paint

but overall it was not too bad, it was just getting dark when I finished and could not totally see

oo-gonzo · 01-03-2008, 01:59 PM

I personally recommend Presto brand polishes. They have always worked well for me. You need a low grade cutting compound to use first. The cutting compound actually takes out scratches and oxidation. Use a low speed on the buffer. Do not stay in one place too long or you will damage the finish. Stay long enough to do some good , but not long enough to get it very hot. You will have to use the right buffing pad also. You will have to clean the pad as you go because of compound build up. This is done by taking a flat head screw driver, turn the buffer over and spin while holding the screw driver against the pad lightly. You should see compound sling off of the pad. Too much compound will burn the finish, so keep it clean!
Do a small area with the compound and let it haze over. Then wipe it down with a dry soft rag, emphasis on the "soft"! Check the area for desired finish, do more if needed or move on to another spot. Continue until whole car is done.
Presto makes some great polishes. You will have to polish where you have cut. Makes sure the car is free of cutting compound and clean before polishing. Use a different type of pad on the buffer for polishing. Do the same process with the polish. Polish will not hurt your finish, but if the pad stays in one spot it will heat up and the heat is what causes the damage.
You can get several types of cutters/polishes in many different stores. Heck, even wal-mart sells some. I recommend that you go to a local automotive paint store. Tell them what you a doing and let them guide you. Caution, They will often times try to sell you more than you need. Stick to a cutter and a polish. Also, if the first type of cutter doesn't get the problem out, try a more abrasive cutter. Good luck!

MACHPWR · 01-16-2008, 12:13 AM

Anybody know any good places to get it buffed? I'd like to get my paint buffed, but I'm not looking at purchasing a buffer or doing it myself.

I'm lazy.

01-03-2008, 09:20 AM	#12
CrazyInBlack Crusin... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Various Places in Middle AL Posts: 3,542	I went and looked at it the next day and it was not that bad the worst part is there was crap in the paint and the buffer caught it and flung it everywhere, along with dead paint but overall it was not too bad, it was just getting dark when I finished and could not totally see __________________ Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition.

01-16-2008, 12:13 AM	#14
MACHPWR Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 87	Anybody know any good places to get it buffed? I'd like to get my paint buffed, but I'm not looking at purchasing a buffer or doing it myself. I'm lazy. __________________ 2004 Mustang Mach 1 - SOLD 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Last edited by MACHPWR; 01-16-2008 at 12:16 AM.

01-03-2008, 01:59 PM	#13
oo-gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gadsden, AL. Posts: 290	I personally recommend Presto brand polishes. They have always worked well for me. You need a low grade cutting compound to use first. The cutting compound actually takes out scratches and oxidation. Use a low speed on the buffer. Do not stay in one place too long or you will damage the finish. Stay long enough to do some good , but not long enough to get it very hot. You will have to use the right buffing pad also. You will have to clean the pad as you go because of compound build up. This is done by taking a flat head screw driver, turn the buffer over and spin while holding the screw driver against the pad lightly. You should see compound sling off of the pad. Too much compound will burn the finish, so keep it clean! Do a small area with the compound and let it haze over. Then wipe it down with a dry soft rag, emphasis on the "soft"! Check the area for desired finish, do more if needed or move on to another spot. Continue until whole car is done. Presto makes some great polishes. You will have to polish where you have cut. Makes sure the car is free of cutting compound and clean before polishing. Use a different type of pad on the buffer for polishing. Do the same process with the polish. Polish will not hurt your finish, but if the pad stays in one spot it will heat up and the heat is what causes the damage. You can get several types of cutters/polishes in many different stores. Heck, even wal-mart sells some. I recommend that you go to a local automotive paint store. Tell them what you a doing and let them guide you. Caution, They will often times try to sell you more than you need. Stick to a cutter and a polish. Also, if the first type of cutter doesn't get the problem out, try a more abrasive cutter. Good luck!