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Does Buffing Damage Clear Coat?

Marcus Vance • • 7 min read
Does Buffing Damage Clear Coat?
You may start to notice that your paint is not as shiny as it once was, and that's where buffing comes into play. Buffing helps remove the scratched layer of clear coat off which results in a smoother, brighter and shinier finish. that blends into the paint and creates that shine.

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Beside this, does polishing compound damage clear coat?

For light scratches I would *NOT* use rubbing compound …even compound designed specifically for clear coat finishes …but *ESPECIALLY NOT* plain old paste rubbing compound. This stuff will scratch and ruin a clear coat if you don't know what your doing with it.

Secondly, is buffing bad for car paint? High-speed buffing – A bigger pad and higher speeds let a high-speed buffer take off lots of paint at once. This removes major damage quickly, but it can very easily damage the paint. While amateurs may attempt hand or even orbital buffing, high-speed buffing should always be left to the professionals.

Consequently, does polishing remove clear coat?

Polishing to remove the swirls removes much of the clear coat or just x. mils(?) Which then reduces the UV protection, and depth and gloss of the paint to fade.

How many times can you polish clear coat?

Re: number of times you can compound/polish a clearcoat Exactly 12 times. As others have said, a PTG is the best investment you can make so you have a ballpark estimate of what you're dealing with.

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What's the difference between rubbing and polishing compound?

Rubbing compounds basically targets the uneven car's surfaces caused by scratches while on the other hand; polishing is preferably used for adding smoothness and shine to the car paint.

Should I use rubbing compound or polishing compound?

As polishing compound is less abrasive, it should be used first to correct problems with a vehicle's finish. If the polishing compound does not provide a satisfactory result, the more abrasive rubbing compound can then be used. Polishing compound may be needed after the use of rubbing compound to smooth out the paint.
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