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I have never done much more than hand waxing and clay bar to my vehicle’s. The used gladiator I purchased has some unusual pin striping. It looks like someone went through touch car washes only. (Sorry no pics).
The paint has a great shine to it, but if you look close you can see faint curved scratches about 2-3” long. They look like they are under the clear coat? Like maybe someone just did a ceramic coating over the scratches. If that makes any sense?
Anyway, I was going to try to do my first paint buffing (with an electric buffer) and was wondering if any experts out there could give me some first time advice. I’ve heard of people burning through the clear coat and other horror stories.
I see chemical guys has a “starter set”. Is it any good?
Any tips or equipment and supplies that you recommend?
Edit: Thanks for all the great info. It’s funny that I didn’t have any problem cutting holes in the hood of my then new sport to put a louvered vent on, but buffing my Mojave is freaking me out. I am beginning to think a detail shop might be a better plan.
The paint has a great shine to it, but if you look close you can see faint curved scratches about 2-3” long. They look like they are under the clear coat? Like maybe someone just did a ceramic coating over the scratches. If that makes any sense?
Anyway, I was going to try to do my first paint buffing (with an electric buffer) and was wondering if any experts out there could give me some first time advice. I’ve heard of people burning through the clear coat and other horror stories.
I see chemical guys has a “starter set”. Is it any good?
Any tips or equipment and supplies that you recommend?
Edit: Thanks for all the great info. It’s funny that I didn’t have any problem cutting holes in the hood of my then new sport to put a louvered vent on, but buffing my Mojave is freaking me out. I am beginning to think a detail shop might be a better plan.
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