Buffin?

[GrossGraphix]

What kinda foam pad does one use to buff a bike?
I have a buffer and it has settings 1-8 or 10 i think will have to look anyways. I wet sanded with 2000 grit and then do i buff it slow or fast maybe somewhere between? I have gotten some of my shine back but not all. I'm using a meguires finishing compound for the buff.

[Clem]

Go to the main page, look at TechTips. Sanding and buffing was one of the first tips posted by Steven. It is broken down pretty good.

Clem

[gphood]

This might be some help to you. http://www.airbrushtech.net./AIRBRUSH/Untitled_38.html

Hey Steven

I'm kitting myself so I can work to what you've laid out in the colour sanding tutorial. The only item I can't source is the wool cutting pad. My usual suppliers had never heard of such a thing. 3M do a Knit Buffing Pad (http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/auto_marine_aero/automotive_aftermarket/node_GS4CRMPCQYgs/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_GSLPLPKL4Xge/bgel_NSD8M7HM7Lbl/gvel_GSV783X65Hgl/theme_us_aad_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html) but it doesn't look anything like your photo. Can you point me in the direction of a supplier so I can try and source it from the UK?

Thanks a lot

[PinWerk]

i hadn't used other products, was going to use mothers step by step buffing but for some reason i outted for the liquid ice Norton system. one compound 3 pads But if you aren't buffing a black car, all i typically use is the wool pad and the blue foam pad in that kit. it does it pretty awesome, hardly have to do it much to get it done. just wanted to post in this section in case anybody was eyeing the product. i've used it and im still using it. i recommend. i'd gotten the whole kit for 66 bucks off of http://www.crestnetsales.com/ just wanted to pass that along for anybody interested. its awesome stuff. anything that saves me an extra step n does it just as good or better im up for it. i'd talked with other users they are highly pleased as well. anybody interested should give it a try. im glad i did.

[Ultra Al]

I seldom use a wool buffing pad because (knock on wood) i usually dont need to. If you do use a wool pad be careful because they are very aggressive and you can burn through your clear in a heartbeat. AL

[Cowboy]

I gotta agree with Al here, I haven,t used or needed a wool pad for a long time. I used Them mostly for Imron paint jobs Cuz that stuffs Rock hard. As far as Speed Thats just something You gotta play with Till You get it Right. You might try a coarser polish if still having problems. Cowboy