Introduction
Polishing is one of the most effective ways to improve the look of your car. It can even bring back some of the luster that faded years ago due to exposure to the elements and regular use. However, it’s important to understand what you should be using a car polisher on before you start using it on your vehicle. Our dual action polisher creates a double action when polishing, buffing, applying wax, adding paint to surfaces, or sanding.
The multiple parts of a car polisher
- The polisher itself is the motor unit, which has a chuck on one end that holds the backing plate. It also has a trigger switch, which operates the polisher when you pull it.
- The backing plate is a circular piece of metal that attaches to your car’s paint and serves as an anchor for your foam pad or wool bonnet (more on those later). It’s held in place by pressure from below and by an adapter fitting into its center.
- A foam pad or wool bonnet attaches to this adapter, then fits onto your car’s surface at an angle; they’re used with different types of compounds or polishes depending on what kind of finish you’re going for.
- Finally, there are two handles: one connects directly to the cord coming out of your electrical outlet via electricity; another attaches to your backing plate so it can be securely held while you’re working.
Correctly applying a polish
Use a microfiber towel to apply a polish. These types of towels are soft and absorbent, so they won’t scratch your car’s finish while you’re buffing it.
Hold the microfiber towel in one hand and use the other to apply pressure as you circle the polishing pad over the surface of your vehicle. Start with light pressure, but gradually increase it until you reach an acceptable level for yourself—this will vary depending on how shiny or matte you want your paint job to look when it’s done.
Let this sit for a few minutes before wiping off any excess polish with another microfiber towel. You’ll want just enough time for it to dry into its new state without leaving streaks or scratches behind from being too wet on contact with more layers yet coming off later (and possibly improperly). In general, this step should take at most five minutes total though three minutes might be sufficient in some situations if there aren’t any major flaws needing correction; consult your manual before continuing if unsure!
Compounding and Polishing
When you’re using a polisher, there are two separate processes that you can use: compounding and polishing. Compounding is used to remove swirl marks and scratches, while polishing is used to remove holograms and restore shine. While both processes use the same tool (a car polisher), they are very different from one another in their technique, purpose, and effect on your paint finish.
Compounding should be performed first with your car polish before moving onto the actual wax/sealant application stage of detailing as it will remove light imperfections and make your paint surface appear much smoother overall. Polishing should only be done after applying a coat of wax or sealant because it’s important to have an even layer of protection against abrasion before starting this step in the detailing process!
Car polishers are great tools to use if you’re looking to upgrade your car’s paint job.
The best car polishers are a tool that can help you improve the look of your vehicle’s paint job by removing scratches, oxidized paint and swirl marks. Car polishers also help to protect the finish, restore shine, and even add depth to your car’s color.
Polishing is one of the many steps in detailing a vehicle. It’s used to remove imperfections from the surface of your paint and apply waxes or sealants for added protection against UV rays. If you have swirl marks (little circular scratches) or oxidation on your car’s finish then a good polisher will be able to eliminate these blemishes so that they don’t stand out anymore when viewing it straight on as well as at different angles.
Conclusion
With the right polisher and a little bit of practice, you can give your car a showroom-quality shine. The key is learning how to use it properly—and that’s what we hope this article has helped with! Learn more about how to apply the right polishers in your car.
