Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

buffing?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 11:59 AM
  #1  
neverenuff's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: I-20
Default buffing?

Just trying to get some info on the proper process of buffing a car. what pads/speed to use for what step,etc. I mainly use meguiars black box. Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 12:15 PM
  #2  
JHL88's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
From: SC
Default

what kind of buffer do you have? rotary, dual action/orbital?
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:16 PM
  #3  
neverenuff's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: I-20
Default

gotta buy one.
what do u recommend
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:08 PM
  #4  
PontiacFan's Avatar
TECH Junkie
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (104)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,670
Likes: 11
From: Kearney, NE
Default

Youtube.
Plenty of instructional videos to learn from.

AutoGeek.com & many other forums with help.
Adams has a forum. -> adamsforums.com
Meguiars site has a forum. -> meguiarsonline.com

Porter-Cable PC-7424
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:15 PM
  #5  
neverenuff's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: I-20
Default

thanks
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2011 | 06:20 AM
  #6  
nascarnate326's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,574
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Default

We have a Makita.

Yesterday I hit my car with some Meguires cleaner wax #6 with the rotary buffer on the slowest setting. Today Ill throw some NXT 2.0 on by hand, polish after that.

Thats what I do.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2011 | 11:23 AM
  #7  
LS1RedZ's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,080
Likes: 1
From: Waco, TX
Default

Yeah check out Autogeek, they have some good videos to watch.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2011 | 02:01 PM
  #8  
JHL88's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
From: SC
Default

Originally Posted by neverenuff
gotta buy one.
what do u recommend
i recommend the meguiars dual action G110v2/PC 7424xp because it is the easiest to use and WILL NOT damage your paint. a rotary buffer and or the flex polisher is more for the experienced but give great results as well if done right. check out this guy http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/junkmans-corner/ they call him the junkman and his videos are VERY detailed and if his technique is followed exactly like how he does it you will have outstanding results.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:42 AM
  #9  
BOBS99SS's Avatar
Captain Double Post
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,615
Likes: 2
From: Elyria Ohio
Default

i think adams ,has a kit you can buy that comes with everything
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:26 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE