Wizards Buffing Tips:
You mentioned fresh paints, are you saying that the FINISH CUT will only work on fresh paint?
Not
at all, The FINISH CUT will work great on all types of single stage,
clears and OEM factory finishes; weather they are fresh or aged. The
thing to remember is that fresh paint is always going to be a little
softer; when compounding, it cuts faster and scratches easier. Because
the FINISH CUT formula doesn't have the traditional rigid abrasives, it
finishes off without the swirls, making it an excellent choice for fresh
paint.
You said it doesn't contain the traditional, rigid abrasives; what kind of abrasive do you use that makes it work?
The FINISH CUT does have a series of non rigid
abrasives that start out with more cutting power and then break down
into a polishing stage as it's used; thereby giving you the best
possible initial cut along with an excellent finished gloss.
The FINISH CUT does not
contain any wax, silicone, or crystalline silica; which is the rigid
abrasive. By the way; crystalline silica is not only a scratchy abrasive
but the dust generated by it has been linked to some forms of lung
cancer. That's why a mask should be worn when working with those
products.
I
OK,
I'm not a buffer but I've watched people buff, and it all looks like
the same technique to me. What's so special about your technique and how
do you use the FINISH CUT for the best results?
All
right, I'll get into the proper use of the FINISH CUT and the WIZARDS
BUFFING SYSTEM in general; including the TURBO CUT compound and our WIPE
DOWN INSPECTION DETAILER
It
amazes me how many people ask "What do you have for swirls after
buffing?" My answer is always the same. If you use the right compound,
you won't have swirls. They always look at me with a puzzled look of
disbelief. Then I show them.
First
off, you always want to start with a clean surface. You can't expect to
remove swirls if dirt or coarse compound dust is pulled into the work
area.
When
wet sanding or DA sanding, always finish off with 1500 or 2000 grit
sandpaper before buffing. If you want to cut it down with a coarse grit
paper first, that's OK, but you'll always have to sand with the finer
grit to remove the deeper scratches. Remember; it's easier to sand than
it is to buff. So why not spend a little more time sanding and less time
exercising your back?