I need to buff out the front bumper on my notch because the previous owner never did, i dont have a electric buffer nor do i want to **** up the paint. Can i hand buff it? If so, how, and what do i do it with? Thanks.

 

Could you be more specific as to what you're buffing exactly?

If it's very light swirls, you can possibly do it by hand. Anything more than that, you won't get good results without using a random orbital.

 

Well the paint is recently new and the bumper never got buffed, its just kind rough, what would it cost to take the bumper somewhere to get done?

 

if it feels rough, I would do a wash with good quality car soap, dry and then use a claybar.

 

But, if its the paint that's not smooth(instead of deposits) the claybar won't help and it will have to be buffed with an powered buffer. I'd take it to the local body shop and get some expert opinion on what needs done. I'm sure they'd be happy to help ya out.

 

My buddy said my car need's a claybar bad........... im unsure how to use one. and cant they mess up the paint if not done right?

im lost on how to buff and such. I have a buffing machine from a few year's ago, but its a cheap wal-mart thing.

 

I used this vid to give me an idea of how to claybar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcZRj509Ir8

 

Factory paint? Clear-coated or single layer paint?

If it's clear-coated, I would clay it first. Then possibly try some Meguiar's Scratch-X. If that doesn't help, you would be best to borrow or invest in a PC 7424 or something similar.

If it's single stage paint, a polishing compound may be all you need. It's hard to say though, without actually seeing the car.

If it's of the cheap Wal-Mart variety, all it's really good for is applying a coat of wax. It won't be strong enough to really buff anything.

 

Thanks for the info guy's.

I think ill search youtube for some "how to" videos

 

i have hand waxed my car before and it brings the color out, but fades back after a few weeks.