How to Perform Car Polishing?

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LaClaire
08/26/25 5:52am
Car polishing operation steps are as follows: 1. Wash the entire vehicle. Use a paint cleaner with strong degreasing power to clean the whole car. When using the cleaner, avoid particles and dust causing new scratches during grinding. 2. Sand with water sandpaper. For defects such as coarse particles, fine sandpaper marks, or flow marks on the paint surface, use 600#~1000# water sandpaper wrapped around a small rubber block with water to gently sand until smooth (be careful not to sand through the paint layer). 3. Coarse and fine grinding. Use a mechanical grinder (electric or pneumatic) with coarse grinding paste to grind the marks left by the water sandpaper; then use fine grinding paste for polishing. 4. Polishing. Use a mechanical polisher with a mirror finish treatment agent to remove the swirl marks left by the coarse grinding paste, achieving a mirror-like finish on the paint film.
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OKylie
09/08/25 8:21am
When I first started trying to polish my car, I made quite a few mistakes, but now I've learned from experience. First, the car must be thoroughly washed—any dust can scratch the paint during polishing. Use tape to cover plastic parts and rubber seals to prevent polish stains. Choosing polishing wax should follow three steps: coarse abrasive to remove scratches, fine abrasive to enhance shine, and finally a finishing polish. Set the handheld polisher to a low speed, starting at 2000 RPM—don't rush! Working in sections is safest, like dividing the hood into four areas, polishing each for 2 minutes before stopping to check the temperature. Wipe off immediately with a microfiber cloth after polishing, and finish with a wax seal for gloss. Beginners must remember to wear goggles—flying lint is no joke.
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