Nothing says that you care for your car like an exterior so shiny you can see yourself in it. Your car’s clear coat is important to this mirror-like appearance. How do you get your exterior to look like this? First of all, it’s the work of a professional to get that true glossy appearance. Referring back to our earlier post talking about the anatomy of your car’s paint, you know that the clear coat is the topmost coat on your car’s exterior.

Buffing is the process of using an abrasive action, accomplished by using a polish and a buffer with different kinds of pads, depending on what the detailer feels the car needs. There are many different kinds of pads; they fall mainly into two categories: foam and wool. The fine abrasives in the polish work with the pressure and speed of the buffer to even out your car’s clear coat. This allows for an even reflection of light, giving that glass effect.

Professional Buff Removal of Scratches

It’s very easy to cause serious damage to your car’s clear coat – and even the underlying paint – if you aren’t an experienced detailer. Using the wrong pad or polish can take off too much clear coat, leaving a highly noticeable hole in the clear coat. Over time, the hole will expand and the paint beneath will oxidize. An inexperienced DIYer can create swirl marks, which we also mentioned in our last post. These are caused by using the wrong abrasiveness or having even microscopic debris in the buffer pad.

Your best bet is to have an experienced detailer buff the exterior of your car. The professionals here at Pro Wash are more than happy to give your car that lustrous finish you’re looking for. Call today for an appointment!