Need buffing recomendations

[NVRL8]

Who can I trust to buff out my GN? I am looking for someone local. I am in the far west Chicago suburbs (Wheaton, Naperville area). Also, what can I expect to pay? I may also post in the Midwest section, so I apologize for the duplicate.

 

[regal-nut]

If you got time to do it yourself. Go to wal-mart and buy the buffer (about $50.00) I will call a friend of mine tomarrow and he will tell me the best stuff on the market to use.(buffing compound) then have fun. I have hered that it is an all day praject but anyone can do it. just keep moving the buffer dont stop and sit in one spot.

 

[NVRL8]

I thought about doing it myself, but am opting not too. I have 0 buffing experience and don't want to learn by trial/error. I'm afraid my next post would be "Who do I trust to paint my GN".

 

[DragulaGN]

There is a little more to it than putting a buffer on the car. The first thing is to determine the condition of the paint..and whether or not it need to be cut or polished. This will determine the buffer, the compound and pad you need to use.
Good luck

 

[regal-nut]

I thought about doing it myself, but am opting not too. I have 0 buffing experience and don't want to learn by trial/error. I'm afraid my next post would be "Who do I trust to paint my GN".

Just try it on the wifes car LOL j/k :biggrin: Ya it could be a bit scary to do it.

 

[54Rich]

It's really not that hard, this was my first attempt:

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/sh...0-look-what-little-time-does.html#post1892136

Forget the cheap buffer, they don't work except for taking wax on and off Get a good Hi-Speed buffer. I got a refirb on Ebay for $100.00 (Hatichi)

 

[VINCE86GN]

JUST TRY THIS WEB SITE!!! THEY HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED... VERY SAFE TO USE ANY EASY!!

Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789

 

[NVRL8]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction guys. One of our members has offered to help me out, so I'm gonna go that route until I learn the proper methods.

 

[VictoryTrans86]

I see you have something figured out, but for anyone else reading, I'd have to say, if you've never buffed a car, DO NOT EXPERIMENT ON YOUR CAR!!!!! You will regret it. And if your gonna buy a buffer, don't go cheap. Get a variable speed, def. keep it below 2000rpm until you learn the ropes, and IMO don't use a wool pad unless you have to (wet sand scratches). I've wetsanded and buffed cars for almost 10 yrs and have always used a Dewalt w/ no complaints. Decent price too.

And also, to quote an earlier post...buffing a car should not be an all day job. Sure its good to take your time, but there is no reason it should take more than 3 hrs, even for a novice. I was 15 when I started and if it took me all day for one car, I'd be out a job. I was basically alotted 5 hrs to wetsand, to cut w/ a wool pad, and foam pad w/ a swirl eliminator. Its def. not hard to learn, just need to know what your doing and learn the basics from someone who knows

 

[twodafloor]

tip for buffing

One tip I always give for high speed buffing is to tape all edges you might burn. plus use clean pad only to keep the heat down . good luck