Thread: How to make your car look brand new

Basically just about anyone can use a random orbital and not have to worry about hurting the paint. They are NOT fool proof but they are definetly more user friendly. With a high speed/variable speed buffer you definetly have to be careful. It takes alot of practice and patience. Some people are better than others with the high speed buffer. I typically use the buffer for "rougher" cars (severe spider webbing, scratches, severe swirls, holograming) then follow with the pc. But if you're paint is in pretty good shape, a random orbital may be all you need.

Originally Posted by SlowPurpleGTP

Basically just about anyone can use a random orbital and not have to worry about hurting the paint. They are NOT fool proof but they are definetly more user friendly. With a high speed/variable speed buffer you definetly have to be careful. It takes alot of practice and patience. Some people are better than others with the high speed buffer. I typically use the buffer for "rougher" cars (severe spider webbing, scratches, severe swirls, holograming) then follow with the pc. But if you're paint is in pretty good shape, a random orbital may be all you need.

OK, I'm a dummy when it comes to appearance care and I take things too literally (also have trouble understanding what people are trying to tell me with just words and do MUCH better if I can watch and ask questions while they are telling me).

I'm guessing a random orbital is different from a high speed/variable buffer.
The I know what the 1st one is and assume the 2nd is missing the random orbital part. The older buffers.

If that assumption is correct then what are you talking about when you say "then follow with the pc"

And what do you use to polish clear coated cars?

Is there a list of things for someone to do to their car that doesn't take all day? Like me for instance. I might spend ah hour and a half to work on my cars appearance but if it takes longer than that, I'll never have the time. Is there anyhelp for someone like me?