Hey guys with all the swirl problems and such in our paint. Has anyone used a high speed buffer yet? My buddy used to own a detail shop and keeps telling me to let him buff it. To be honest, I am worried because of the thin one step paint. So far I have had no problems other than minor swirls. I do however love the tech wax 2.0. It removes all swirl marks for a few weeks even here in Florida. My BBP shows all the swirls like the NBP. Any good or bad stories of buffing?

 

I broke out the PC after micromarring my rear bumper with some cheap MFs. I was putting on the bumper applique and was doing an IPA wipedown prep. I used an LC white pad with Ultima PPP. I definitely didn't add to the micromarring with the PC and noticed a little correction. I'm very cautious about using anything more than a white pad with the mildest polishes unless absolutely necessary. Here's an acronym decoder ring for those who aren't autopians:

PC - Porter Cable 7424 polisher
MF - Microfiber cloth
IPA - Isopropyl Alcohol
LC - Lake Country Manufacturing
Ultima PPP - Ultima Paint Prep Plus

 

lol. That was some great information but almost sounded like another language! Thanks for the response just wondered about everyones experience with the dreaded swirl marks.

 

Yup... same here. I tried my PC on it on the hood, and had only so-so results. Guess I'll stick with a filling polish instead

 

I used my PC with a host of Pinnacle products. Didn't get out the medium scratches, but I did remove all of the swirl marks I had!

 

You guys with a PC need to keep trying. Honda paint seems fairly soft so it shouldn't be hard to get the scratches out. I used an orange pad with my PC and got the car virtually swirl/scratch free. If you think its hard to get Honda paint swirl free, you should try VW/Audi paint.

 

i wet sanded a few problem areas on my car with 800 grit and used some rubbing compound with an orbital buffer. came out really well.

and jesusfrackingchrist!!! its a two stage! i dont know why everyone thinks its a single stage.

 

I think my polish wasn't harsh enough as my Pinnacle XMT kit that I got was only supposed to remove light scratches and swirl marks which it did very well! I think I'll need the intermediate bottle to get out those pesky scratches. Used Orange > White > Black > Blue LC pads.

 

hay!, want swirls on your fit? let a newbie detailer use a buffer on it!

 

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Sorry bro did not know that!!!!! Chill!! lol.

Thanks for the responses everyone. Nice to know what you all are doing/recommend. I figure as long as wax fills the swirls i will do that until it wont.

 

haha its okay dude, its just there have been threads where people swear its a single stage when i have sprayed the correct color code for my car and i used a clear, and people were still swearing it was a single stage. no worries

 

i use the Griot's random oribital buffer on my cars. no issues with
paint damage. if you use the Griot's system polishes it's almost
fail safe. if you're scared, just use Polish3. that is their mild
polish, yet easily removes hazing and mild swirlage.



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just ordered the griot's 3" mini random orbital as well. was a gift from
the wife since i got promoted today at work. hope to have it
before the weekend.

need to polish my black legacy soon...

 

I picked up a 6" Random Orbital Polisher this past weekend, going to try out a new wax alternative product called NuFinish.

Nu Finish | Scratch Doctor | Nu Vinyl | Car Polish | Car Wax | Car Wash | Scratch Remover | Rapid Dry | Reed-Union

 

^^ cool, let us know how it goes. i should have my Griot's package
by tomorrow...hopefully. box includes their Paint Sealant which will be
used on my dd's (including the FitS).

 

tried out the Griot's 3" orbital buffer tonight. not bad! it's like my 6"
version just smaller. nice torque, variable speeds, and easy to use.

was able to quickly remove a scuff i had on the clear.

 

I wouldnt use a buffer. Depending on the strenght and speed, the buffer can actually take off wax and even paint....

I would suggest buying a jitterbug. I use it with great results. It rotates and vibrates, but doesnt rotate fast enough to harm the paint.

Only thing I dont like about the jiggerbug is that my hands are numb when half way done...