Buffing Procedure

Swirl marks, minor scratches, and transportation damage vary in depth, but can be removed using the following buffing procedure:

1. Always wash and buff in a shaded area. The vehicle paint must be clean and cool to the touch.

2. Wash and dry the vehicle before buffing.

3. A dual action sander with buffer attachment and foam pad (P/N W-5500) is the safest method for buffing without swirl marks. A rotary buffer at 1200 to 1700 rpm with foam pad (P/N W-1000) may also be used.

4. Apply liquid # 11 to the foam pad and place it on the panel to be buffed.

Before starting the buffer, spread the liquid over the surface with the pad.

5. Hold the buffer flat against the surface while buffing. Move slowly across the surface using long, straight overlapping passes. Do not buff dry. Wipe the residue with a clean, soft terry cloth towel.


6. Evaluate the results. Spray on the wax remover and wipe with a clean terry cloth towel and repeat spraying/wiping as necessary. Check the surface under full sunlight at various angles. If outdoor inspection is not possible, use shop trouble lights to reveal swirl marks. A 300 watt quartz halogen light found at home supply/hardware stores is excellent for this. Fluorescent light doesn't fully reveal swirl marks and light scratches.

7. If faint swirl marks or scratches remain, repeat the application of the Quick-Step # 11. Evaluate the results as indicated in Step 6.

8. If more severe scratches remain, try cleaner # 2 (using a new pad) for a faster cut.

NOTE: Always use separate pads for each liquid and clean the pads frequently.

9. Following the use of # 2 cleaner, apply # 11 or liquid swirl remover # 9 and buff the surface with a new pad as described above. Evaluate the results (Step 6).

10. When scratches are too deep for buffing removal, use the sanding procedure described below.

CAUTION: If build-up occurs, cool the surface with a wet tack sponge and dry with a terry cloth towel. Use a lower buffer speed to prevent heating the surface and ground the vehicle to a metal water pipe or equivalent to avoid accumulation of static electricity.