Buffing

[streetglide12]

Hello Mike! I was wondering if you might have any thoughts on what you think should be used for buffing. I just ordered the pc 24th that comes with the two pinnacle products. However I'm not sure what is the proper way to buff out my ride after. Thank You

[allenk4]

Dual Action Orbital Polisher Guide: how to remove swirls, scratches, & oxidation with an orbital buffer. Porter Cable 7424, foam pads, backing plate,

[Mike Phillips]

Hello Mike! I was wondering if you might have any thoughts on what you think should be used for buffing. I just ordered the pc 24th that comes with the two pinnacle products. However I'm not sure what is the proper way to buff out my ride after. Thank You

Here's a video with Matt Steele and me and we go over the complete process of detailing your car including how to use the Porter Cable with Pinnacle products to remove swirls, polish to a high gloss and even machine wax the paint.

[Mike Phillips]

Some info to get you started.....




If you have not read this and you're new to machine polishing... read it!

DA Polisher Trouble Shooting Guide




DON'T LOOSE THE COMPRESSION WASHER!

The Compression Washer










Video: Mark your backing plate to make it easy to see pad rotation




Here's a quick video that show how and why to mark your backing plate to see and monitor pad rotation while doing any correction or polishing steps.

Get a copy of my how-to book, comes in three options....


Detailing How-To Book and Detailing How-To E-book by Mike Phillips


Here are the links to get the paperback and e-book versions of the second edition of my detailing how-to book.

Mike Phillips’ The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine Paperback Book


For those that want the e-book verson...

Mike Phillips’ The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine E-book Download








You're going to need to learn this....

How to clean your foam pad on the fly





Get head knowledge first and then go out into your garage...


How to Properly Use the Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher Updated!

[streetglide12]

Thanks so much! The porter cable was shipped today. I will get to work on all the info before it arrives. Very excited to get going with it.I have always done my vehicles by hand. I absolutely love this site. However knowledge is power. Of course there is that old saying, "start it right". Thanks again!

[tigerwash]

Here's a video with Matt Steele and me and we go over the complete process of detailing your car including how to use the Porter Cable with Pinnacle products to remove swirls, polish to a high gloss and even machine wax the paint.



Matt Steele & Mike Phillips

Awesome info, Mike!