A car with buffed and polished urethane paint shines like smooth glass.
Urethane paint is the most-used type of automotive paint on the market. Available in single-stage and as base and clear coats, urethane paint is versatile. Once the urethane paint job on your car has been completed, or is beginning to fade or oxidize, it can be buffed out so that it shines brighter than a fresh coat of paint. To buff urethane paint, it's best to have some experience working with automotive paint finishes, as making a mistake can ruin the paint job.
Instructions
1. Apply 1/4 cup of liquid buffing compound to the surface of the polishing pad on the buffer. Turn the buffer on and place it flat on the surface of the hood of the car. Move the buffer in small circular motions and don't let it remain in the same spot for more than a few seconds, or it may burn through the paint.
2. Start at the front of the car and work toward the rear, keeping the buffer moving and applying more polish as needed. If the buffing pad becomes dried or caked with dried compound, remove it from the buffer and use a new or clean pad.
3. Pour car polish onto a cotton towel and polish the car. Use small circular motions and work from the front of the car to the rear. Polishing and buffing the urethane paint leaves a glossy shine on the paint's surface.
