Buffing (light compounding) - The removal of a thin layer of dull
paint created by oxidation, overspray, minor orange peel, or bumps and ridges
on the surface. The paint has to be smoothed out by using liquid compound
and a buffing pad. This will put a light shine on the vehicle. Make sure
you use a light grit liquid compound so that you do not remove too thick
of a layer of paint off the vehicle's finish. Remember, light pressure is
the best. Let the pad and compound do the work for you. A white or yellow
wool or yellow or green foam pad is recommended.
Polishing - Polish is a rich paint conditioner that restores valuable
oils to the paint, eliminates fine scratches, swirls, and imperfections
while creating an incredible deep gloss. A yellow wool pad or blue or black
foam pad is recommended.
Waxing - Wax is a high gloss paint protection against all the
elements of nature. A cream wool pad or white foam pad is recommended. Removes
swirls. Can also be applied and removed by hand.
PPI - Pores per inch. The lower the number of ppi, the coarser
or more aggressive the foam pad will be. The higher the ppi, the finer the
foam pad will be. |