It would seem that just recently you drove a brand new car, which gave its luster special cheerfulness to a dull garage. And now you notice minor scratches and a faded paintwork on the car body. There was no trace of the past shine. Alas and ah, the ability to become obsolete is characteristic of absolutely all products, and cars are no exception. But there is a great way to give a second life to your faithful iron horse. This miracle is called - abrasive polishing.
Types of polishing
Car body care consists of various operations. One of them is polishing. It is of two types:
Experts call another variety - complex, but it, in fact, includes these 2 types.
Protective polishing is used for preventive purposes. It is used to remove water stains left by ordinary raindrops, oil stains, dirt and dust. Such a procedure should be carried out at least 2 times a year.
Abrasive polishing (it is also restoration) - the process is more complicated. Its use is relevant in those cases when scratches, chips appeared on the car body, and the paint faded and lost a presentable appearance. The essence of this procedure is to remove a thin layer of varnish, which is most affected by scratches and cracks. The paintwork on the cars is of sufficient thickness, so it is allowed to polish the car several times.
Abrasive polishing tools
To carry out recovery operations, you will need:
- Polishing machine. It is advisable to use a medium speed, then the surface will not overheat.
- Grinding discs. They handle scratches.
- Polishing wheels. There are varying degrees of rigidity.
- Abrasive polishing paste.
I want to say more about the last tool.
All polishing pastes , depending on the purpose for which they are used, are divided into 3 types:
- Large abrasive products. They are used to remove enamel stains, cracks and scratches.
- Fine abrasive. Used to give the body a car shine.
- Non-abrasive. They serve as protection for the paintwork.
Abrasive polishing: process features
Before proceeding with polishing, the machine must be washed thoroughly. After washing, the surface is degreased. For this, both special tools and conventional ones are used (diesel fuel, white spirit).
Abrasive polishing involves several stages:
- First, the body is treated with coarse abrasive paste and a hard polishing wheel.
- Then a finely shaped agent and a soft circle are applied.
- After that, the car is washed well.
- The finishing touch is non-abrasive paste treatment.
It should be remembered that it is advisable to refuse polishing in sunny or cold weather. It is best to carry out the procedure not in the open air, but in the garage.
Abrasive polishing can transform your machine beyond recognition. The reviews of those who have already encountered it indicate its effectiveness. But many note the only minus - it removes too large a layer of varnish, so you need to do it only if necessary. This procedure is especially dangerous for Japanese cars, as they have a very thin body paintwork. But when the scratches are serious, then you can’t do without abrasive treatment.