It is quicker than hand polishing and reduces the expense involved in painting. A buffer is a type of body grinder with a polishing pad instead of a grinding disc. Orbital polishers are less powerful, less likely to have variable speed and have a special head that forces the bonnet to run in a variable pattern. Cutting pads are much faster, but they can leave swirl marks on dark finishes. They are usually made of wool, either synthetic or natural.
Many experts recommend lamb s wool.
Polishing pads are used for finishing. They are made of foam rubber and can be used on almost any surface, including clearcoat finishes. Whenever using a buffer, you should wear safety goggles. Buff a single section at a time, starting with the least abrasive polish that will be effective. Because most buffers rotate clockwise, you should left the left side of the buffer slightly and move the buffer in smooth left to right strokes.