How To Polish A Black Car

Usually, Polishing of a car is required to get rid of unimportant blemishes spotted on the car which may include; minor scratches, heavy scuffs, swirl marks and pitted areas. The polishing paint then leaves a smooth feel on the surface of the polished car which in turn enhances its appearance especially for a black car. Normally, to get the best results from this course of action one must keep in mind the procedure of how to buff a car, which helps to spread the polishing product evenly around the body of the car. In this regard, this article will explain in details how to polish a black car for a perfectly smooth sheen.

Wash the vehicle

Washing of the car must be done every time before polishing it. In this case, the car is washed using a sponge soaked in a solution of mild soap. Clean the surface of the car thoroughly to remove any dirt and debris. This is then followed by rinsing off the cleaned surface to remove all the soapy water and loose dirt. Finally, dry off the water from the surface of the car using a clean cotton cloth.

Examine the car for damages

Once the car is washed, the next thing to do is to examine the car for any damages including; swirl marks, scratches, nicks or any other defects. Typically, this procedure is done using a finger to determine the extent of the defect.

Apply fine- grade polish

During the inspection of the type of damages found on the car, a finger may feel the scratches across the car if they are deeper but may also fail to feel the defects if the scratch is not deep. Therefore, two types of treatments are available depending on the type of defect. Firstly, if the scratches can be identified using a fingernail, then fine grade rubbing mixture is used. However, if the scratches cannot be felt, a fine grade polish is applied. Basically, different car manufactures providing these polish recommend different directions for using and removing the polish. In essence, the most significant aspect to note is that polishing should be done in room temperatures or rather indoors. This is because; the direct sunlight experienced outdoors causes damage to the polish. Normally, the polish is applied to cover up the dull old paint and instead reveal new shiny coat.

Application of final coat

After the first coat of polish is applied one must apply a final coat usually of ultra – fine polish. This is done by rubbing the surface of the vehicle softly using a clean polishing cloth and there should be no black paint appearing during the rubbing. The purpose of this coat is to flatten out any scratches left by the earlier coat of car polish. For a final tremendous look, super glaze is applied in smooth circular motion using a clean polishing pad and applying minimal pressure during the process. Once it has dried, buffing takes place using cotton polish cloth to give the car a sparkling appearance.