What are the steps for car polishing?
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Car polishing steps are: 1. Wash the entire vehicle using paint cleaner to avoid particle dust causing scratches during grinding; 2. Sand with water sandpaper - for paint surfaces with coarse particles or flow marks, use water sandpaper wrapped around a small rubber block to sand until smooth before polishing; 3. Coarse and fine grinding - use a machine grinder with coarse polishing compound to coarsely grind the water sandpaper marks, then add polishing compound for fine polishing; 4. Use a polishing machine for final polishing. The purpose of polishing is to remove oxides and corrosion from oxidized, dulled, or scratched vehicle paint surfaces to restore paint cleanliness.
I enjoy doing car detailing myself in my spare time. The car polishing process consists of several key steps. The first step is a thorough wash using pH-neutral car shampoo to remove dust and grease, ensuring the surface is completely clean. The second step involves scratch treatment - apply rubbing compound to damaged areas using gentle circular motions to prevent further damage. The third and most crucial step is polishing: select appropriate polish and choose between machine polisher or hand applicator, working in small sections (about 5 minutes per area) with consistent pressure. The fourth step is inspection and buffing with a clean microfiber cloth to check for remaining imperfections. Finally, apply car wax or sealant to protect the finish. The process requires patience - I always practice on rear doors first to avoid rookie mistakes. Cloudy days are ideal for polishing as strong sunlight causes polish to dry too quickly.
