In most cases, you will be trying to remove “orange peel” when buffing a new paint job. Orange peel is an imperfection in the paint job which makes the surface look bumpy. ... Sanding and buffing the clear coat can help reduce and remove the orange peel effect.

Can you buff out orange peel without wet sanding?

The best way to remove orange peel without sanding is to use fast cutting compound. Cutting compound is an abrasive paste that will erode an extremely thin layer of paint and wear away the orange peel in the process. Pick up some fast cutting compound at a local automotive or construction supply store.

Can I polish out orange peel?

Yes, orange peel is fixable. My challenge to you is to question at what cost. In my opinion it's much easier and more effective to polish the area and smooth out as much as you can without being too abrasive, then follow with a nano coating.