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I need to buff my car to remove swirl marks and scratches
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10-04-2017, 08:06 PM | #1 |
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I need to buff my car to remove swirl marks and scratches
I have no experience in doing this and don't have the equipment to do it though i can buy it.
Should I attempt to do this myself or should I pay a professional? |
10-05-2017, 08:35 AM | #2 |
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It depends completely on your motivation, patience, and amount of free time.
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10-06-2017, 06:41 AM | #3 |
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+1, and cost. It will take some investing up front for decent equipment and products - but totally worth it.
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10-07-2017, 08:01 PM | #6 | |
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Look up and watch several diy videos on how to buff. It’s not terribly hard, but it is very time consuming to do it right. |
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10-29-2017, 01:15 PM | #8 |
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I suggest Griot's Garage dual action polisher as it has lifetime warranty.
Menzerna FG 400 will finish quite nicely with Orange cutting pad but most modern products will work. Meguiars 105 cuts well but it's dusty. No need to ceramic coat just use Menzerna Powelock or SONAX Polymer Net Shieldas your last step product. |
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10-29-2017, 01:26 PM | #9 |
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https://www.ammonyc.com/beginner/
Ammo NYC has some of the best information regarding detailing and the mindset you should follow not to instill more damage to your paint. You may substitute his own brand of products with other ones on the market. |
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