Polishing

Polishing is done in two steps: The first step is with an 8" buffer and the second step with a dual action sander to remove buffing and swirl marks. Low speed (1500-1750 RPM) is necessary to prevent overheating the surface.

CAUTION:
Do not polish or buff a surface dry. More than the usual quantity of liquid must be used to keep the paint surface cool. Wipe the excess material off with a clean soft towel after each operation

1. Clean the surface of all residue before polishing.

2. Use an 8" buffer (at 1500 - 1750 RPM) with either a 3M wool polishing pad or a Meguiar's foam pad, apply polishing compound over the work area (2' x 2' or less). Spread the liquid around with the pad before turning the buffer "ON". Use an overlapping pattern to assure even polishing effort on all areas.

3. Second use a dual action sander with either a 3M foam pad or a Meguiar's foam pad, apply polishing liquid over the work area (2' x 2' or less). Polish with the same technique as above. Do not polish dry, wipe off excess material with a clean terry cloth towel.

If build up occurs, cool the surface with clean water and dry with a clean terry cloth towel and clean the foam pad. Use a slower speed to prevent heating the surface and ground the vehicle to a metal water pipe to reduce static electricity.

INSPECTION

Gently clean a small section with PPG DX330 Wax and Grease remover or similar wax remover, using a clean towel to remove any polish/filler. Wipe in one direction to aid in distinguishing between buffing scratches and towel scratches. Inspect the surface for swirl marks under full sunlight or with a 500 watt halogen work lamp held at an angle about an arms length away.

CAUTION:
If you clean with an alcohol and water cleaning solution it will cause damage to plastic lenses. The damage is not immediately visible, but develops later
Buffing

Buffing is done with a 8" buffer at 1500-1750 RPM to remove sanding scratches.

1. Clean the surface of all residue before buffing.

2. Apply a buffing liquid and spread it over the work area (2' x 2' or less) with the buffing pad before turning the buffer "ON". Keep the pad nearly flat and move it slowly but continuously over the area. Use an overlapping pattern to assure even buffing effort on all areas. Do not buff dry, wipe off excess material with a clean terry cloth towel.

INSPECTION

Inspect the surface for sanding marks under full sunlight or with a 500 watt halogen work lamp held at an angle about an arms length away. If necessary, gently clean a small section of the surface with PPG DX330 Wax and Grease remover or similar wax remover, using a clean towel to remove any polish/filler. Wipe in one direction to aid in distinguishing between buffing scratches and towel scratches.