Polishing Technique
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Polishing Technique
I have read that polish should be applied in a back and forth motion on horizontal surfaces (hood) and in an up and down motion on vertical surfaces (doors,fenders). I assume this should be done using short strokes?
Should it be buffed off using the same motion?
How much pressure should be used when applying polish and buffing?
I realize that doesn't sound good, but there really is no inuendo intended.
Should it be buffed off using the same motion?
How much pressure should be used when applying polish and buffing?
I realize that doesn't sound good, but there really is no inuendo intended.
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If your car is cleaned properly and you are using quality materials to apply and remove products, it shouldn't really matter the motion used. Use enough pressure to completely and uniformly cover the area.
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Check out: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...S&Store_Code=Z It will give you an explanation of why to use the different motions.
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Q: I have read that polish should be applied in a back and forth motion on horizontal surfaces (hood) and in an up and down motion on vertical surfaces (doors, fenders). I assume this should be done using short strokes?
A: This application technique affects the paints optical properties by optimizing light refraction and the reflectivity of the bodylines and contours of the vehicle.
Q: Should it be buffed off using the same motion?
A: Yes
Q: How much pressure should be used when applying polish and buffing?
A: Polish- a medium (not heavy) pressure should be maintained (when using a machine it’s weight exerts enough pressure) do not use circular motions with any abrasive, as it will add swirl marks.
Wax- again a medium light pressure is sufficient as all your trying to do is apply the wax to the surface, circular motions are OK with wax providing it doesn’t contain abrasives (i.e. a cleaner wax)
Buffing- a medium light pressure is sufficient
~Hope this helps~
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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon
Q: I have read that polish should be applied in a back and forth motion on horizontal surfaces (hood) and in an up and down motion on vertical surfaces (doors, fenders). I assume this should be done using short strokes?
A: This application technique affects the paints optical properties by optimizing light refraction and the reflectivity of the bodylines and contours of the vehicle.
Q: Should it be buffed off using the same motion?
A: Yes
Q: How much pressure should be used when applying polish and buffing?
A: Polish- a medium (not heavy) pressure should be maintained (when using a machine it’s weight exerts enough pressure) do not use circular motions with any abrasive, as it will add swirl marks.
Wax- again a medium light pressure is sufficient as all your trying to do is apply the wax to the surface, circular motions are OK with wax providing it doesn’t contain abrasives (i.e. a cleaner wax)
Buffing- a medium light pressure is sufficient
~Hope this helps~
Knowledge unshared is experience wasted
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon
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Originally Posted by Silver2002
Check out: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...S&Store_Code=Z It will give you an explanation of why to use the different motions.
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