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MyTwOfOrDs · 12-29-2021, 06:35 PM

Please keep it simple for us not to paintingly bright

Got paint on door. Acrylic I never used. Actually havent painted squat in 30 yrs. That said (believe it or not) The door would have been ALL WELL ...EXCEPT for no booth meant 2 weee weee areas with inclusions. I think I wet sand to 1500. Then what kind of compound works and hopefully don't cost more than the door. I have a random for wax and a 7 inch grinder I could get a pad for

I was gonna show a pic but I guess the band width here is best suited for pics of sugar cubes

ford38v8 · 12-29-2021, 06:46 PM

Don’t use a grinder to buff paint.
Don’t buff in one spot continuously.
Proof read before you post.

19Fordy · 12-29-2021, 10:45 PM

Manufacturers now make and sell complete buffing system products to be used with a BUFFER and also recommended buffing wheels made of sponge. It's a lot different than the old days of just using a wool buffing wheel. You now can sand up to 2000 grit and then buff and then polish with special compunds. Visit a local automotive paint supplier and find out what's available. Do some research first. For instance.
https://www.google.com/search?q=comp...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Be sure to always be aware of the direction your buffing wheel is turning in relation to the edges and corners of your vehicle.

V8COOPMAN · 12-30-2021, 02:41 AM

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If you're still wondering, "BUFFERS" turn a lot slower than "GRINDERS". If that buffing wheel rotates TOO quickly, you BURN paint....and then the cuss words really begin to flow! DD
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51 MERC-CT · 12-30-2021, 04:09 AM

My "GRINDER/BUFFER" can be used for either. it is variable speed.

V8COOPMAN · 12-30-2021, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

My "GRINDER/BUFFER" can be used for either. it is variable speed.

Mine, too! I've got a Makita with an infinite adjuster wheel. Works good! DD
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cas3 · 12-30-2021, 01:23 PM

Makita is good stuff

art ebeling · 12-31-2021, 08:17 AM

I used to spread the compound out like wax and then buff that section but I just watched a video that showed to run a horizontal line of compound and then work from one end to the other dipping the buffer into the fresh compound instead of buffing dry compound. I have not tried it but it makes sense. Art

12-29-2021, 06:35 PM	#1
MyTwOfOrDs BANNED Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 54	How to buff Please keep it simple for us not to paintingly bright Got paint on door. Acrylic I never used. Actually havent painted squat in 30 yrs. That said (believe it or not) The door would have been ALL WELL ...EXCEPT for no booth meant 2 weee weee areas with inclusions. I think I wet sand to 1500. Then what kind of compound works and hopefully don't cost more than the door. I have a random for wax and a 7 inch grinder I could get a pad for I was gonna show a pic but I guess the band width here is best suited for pics of sugar cubes

12-29-2021, 06:46 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,679	Re: How to buff Don’t use a grinder to buff paint. Don’t buff in one spot continuously. Proof read before you post. __________________ Alan

12-29-2021, 10:45 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,017	Re: How to buff Manufacturers now make and sell complete buffing system products to be used with a BUFFER and also recommended buffing wheels made of sponge. It's a lot different than the old days of just using a wool buffing wheel. You now can sand up to 2000 grit and then buff and then polish with special compunds. Visit a local automotive paint supplier and find out what's available. Do some research first. For instance. https://www.google.com/search?q=comp...hrome&ie=UTF-8 Be sure to always be aware of the direction your buffing wheel is turning in relation to the edges and corners of your vehicle.

12-30-2021, 02:41 AM	#4
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,130	Re: How to buff . If you're still wondering, "BUFFERS" turn a lot slower than "GRINDERS". If that buffing wheel rotates TOO quickly, you BURN paint....and then the cuss words really begin to flow! DD . __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

12-30-2021, 04:09 AM	#5
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: How to buff My "GRINDER/BUFFER" can be used for either. it is variable speed. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

12-30-2021, 01:23 PM	#7
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,608	Re: How to buff Makita is good stuff

12-31-2021, 08:17 AM	#8
art ebeling Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Hillsboro IL Posts: 480	Re: How to buff I used to spread the compound out like wax and then buff that section but I just watched a video that showed to run a horizontal line of compound and then work from one end to the other dipping the buffer into the fresh compound instead of buffing dry compound. I have not tried it but it makes sense. Art