just take it to a detail shop and observe them as they do it. if you've never buffed a car there is a really good chance u will burn the paint and have to get the car re painted. it will probably cost around $100 to get the car buffed, foam padded, waxed, and washed but it's worth it. the car looks great when they're done and you don't have to worry about messing up. buffing is also a lot of work and you shouldn't waste the money on all the needed materials.
2007-07-21 09:14:08
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answered by Hooch 2
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If the paint isn't oxidized (very hazy finish) The Mothers three step: Cleaner, Swirl remover and the final Carnuba paste wax will return the finish beautifully.
If you have a very oxidized finish any brand of polishing compound will break the hazy appearance. After doing this be sure to apply Mothers Carnuba Paste wax.
Sears sells a reasonably priced orbital buffer to make the job much easier. Unless you have never had experience using this electrical buffer either have someone show you how to use it or do the job by hand.
It's a lot of work but you'll appreciate the job when you finish.
Good Luck!
2007-07-21 06:00:55
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answered by Country Boy 7
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IF THE VEHICLE IS FAIRLY NEW AND OR THE PAINT IS STILL IN GOOD SHAPE, I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A SOFT SPRAY WAX AND NOT ANY TYPE OF BUFFER.
I HAVE SEEN MANY PROFESSIONAL SHOPS BURN PAINT JOBS OR BUFF TO TOO MUCH AWAY AND LEAVE THIN PAINT.
IF THE PAINT IS IN VERY BAD SHAPE YOU WILL HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT ANY TYPE OF BUFFING WILL REQUIRE THAT YOU REMOVE SOME OF THE LAYERS OF PAINT FIRST SO THAT THE LUSTER WILL RETURN AND ONCE THIS IS DONE YOU WILL BE MONTHLY IF NOT WEEKLY KEEPING UP WITH IT.
2007-07-21 05:58:06
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answered by Anonymous
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previous autos are great. numerous relaxing to possess and force. yet there are some issues you're able to be attentive to. An previous motor vehicle will require so lots greater maintenance than a greater cutting-edge motor vehicle. you will could do a track-up each 20k to 30k miles. greater in lots of cases if it has a factors type distributor. they do no longer force or experience as properly. have you ever pushed a vehicle with 4 wheel hydraulic (no longer skill) drum brakes? that's an journey. You by no skill rather be attentive to which direction it extremely is going to pull once you practice the brakes. and you will sense such as you prefer to apply the two feet once you end. have you ever pushed a motor vehicle without skill steerage. It takes slightly muscle to tutor the wheel on an identical time as moving slowly. yet i in my view like the texture of instruction manual steerage as quickly as the vehicle is moving. skill steerage and skill brakes have been seen a luxurious merchandise in autos from the 60s and before. Even many previous due 60s and early 70s muscle autos did no longer have them. additionally, do no longer anticipate a 50+ 365 days previous motor vehicle to be stable. a lot of those previous autos will require numerous TLC to maintain them on the line. don't get me incorrect, i like previous autos. yet you're able to prefer a style of for excitement cruising, no longer your customary skill of transportation. With that stated, while you're searching for for something that's quite low-budget seek for something with the two an in-line 6 or small V8. you're able to even get most of the previous muscle autos like the Camaro, Mustang, Firebird, etc with an in-line 6. The 6 cylinder variations of those autos do no longer call for actual greenback like the actual matching numbers muscle motor vehicle opposite numbers do. different autos which you have no longer seen are the 60's Buick Skylark, Pontiac Tempest, Pontiac Le Mans, Plymouth Duster, Ford Mustang, etc. All of those could be had with an in-line 6 or small V8.
2016-10-19 06:30:34
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answered by Anonymous
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well you ll need a buffer to start($50 for a El cheapo $300 for a good one) then all the compounds and bonnets(another $100)then you ll probably be shelling out another $2000 for a paint job cause you've never done it before,and most likely will burn through in several spots,take my word for it it will be cheaper to let a pro do it it in the long run,oh did I mention it,s damn hard work?
2007-07-21 05:58:36
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answered by Anonymous
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it's difficult to do yourself. a lot of car washes do that, at a reasonable price. i think i paid $25.00 for my grand am.
look around. the buffer alone might cost you that and i think you shouldn't buff your car every time it just needs to be polished.
good luck
2007-07-21 05:55:39
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answered by adam/penny 7
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use an ORBITAL BUFFER, NOT a rotary one,.they build up too much heat and can ruin the finish..Best way is to do it by hand ...Very hard but worth the work...
2007-07-21 05:49:47
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answered by tn_yooper 2
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