How to polish a car?

Polishing machines in workshops is worth considerablemoney, because there it is performed by professionals, but it is quite possible to polish the car correctly and at home. This is done both manually and using a polishing machine. Especially important is polishing after painting, because in fact it is the final stage of work on the appearance of the car.

Polisher selection

To achieve a smooth glossy coating is importantpay special attention to the quality of materials. A polish is a pasty substance or an emulsion having a complex composition. Basically it is silicone, silicone resins and a variety of waxes. In addition, the polish may contain special elements to fill up scratches and unevenness on the surface of the car.

The polishes are divided into 3 types:

• highly abrasive - better to use when there are clearly visible scratches, not recommended for frequent use and polishing the entire surface of the car;
• medium-abrasive - hide the small roughness of paintwork, can be used for the entire surface of the body;
• Universal - fill the scratches, level the surface, create a protective layer.

Polishing can be designed only for manual or only for machine surface treatment. Take into account these features when choosing a tool, and then proceed with the preparation of the body of the machine.

Preparing the car

1. Thoroughly wipe off any dirt on the car's surface. Exposed spots, such as from tar, can be cleaned with a solvent or kerosene.
2. Wash the machine with water using a special shampoo. Your task is to clean the surface of the body as much as possible from dust and dirt.
3. Dry the paint and wipe it with a soft rag.

It is better to conduct a polishing procedure in a garage or other room: this will protect the machine from the effects of adverse weather conditions.

How to polish the machine manually

To polish the car without using a special machine, in addition to polishing you will need sponges or pieces of foam rubber, as well as a clean rag.

1. Apply a little polish from the tube to the sponge, and then circular move along the surface of the body from the bottom up. Your task is to distribute the paste as evenly as possible on the machined part of the body.
2. Distributing the polish in this way, grind it in a circular motion from side to side and from top to bottom.
3. Repeat the procedure several times.
4. Let the paste dry out, and then wipe the excess with a soft cloth.
5. Start polishing the car better from below, gradually moving to the roof of the body.

How to polish a machine with a polishing machine

Typically, polishing with a machine is carried out twice: first with a highly abrasive agent, and then apply a protective layer of universal polishing or wax. Read more about the features of machine polishing in our article - How to polish a car.

Polished body with a machine like this:

1. Apply a small amount of polish on the polishing wheel of the machine.
2. Spread the paste around in a circular motionsurface of the body. Please note that the polish quickly dries up, so your task is to take one area for one processing cycle, so that it takes only a few minutes to process it.
3. Turn on the machine at low speed. Evenly rub the polish crosswise movements: first horizontally, then vertically.
4. Carry out the treatment gradually to thoroughly polish the paintwork.
5. Increase the speed of the machine and re-walk on the surface also from side to side and from the bottom up.
6. Take a clean soft rag and wipe off excess paste from the car.
7. Repeat the steps for the next part of the body until you polish the entire surface of the machine.

Completely transparent and shiny glass will give the finished form of the machine. On the methods of polishing the last read in our article - How to polish the glass.