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Ok... You ONLY remove clearcoat if you use a rotary buffer, This type of buffer levels the paint to the same level as the scratches you are correcting. A DA buffer rounds off the edges of swirls to keep light from catching them, thus causing no more swirls.
Rotary buffers are more effective, but MUCH more dangerous because, as said above, it removes clear (given the polish/compound you are using is strong enough) and can strip the paint clean off when not careful. DA's are the only safe way of professionally polishing your car with good results. Rotary buffers yield the best results when done correctly and can also work much like a DA in swirl removal (in the right hands).
Compounds are the only real damaging 'polish' for a paint as these contain the most aggressive abrasives.
There is NO WAY on God's green earth that waxing will remove clearcoat. Whoever told you that needs to be shot. A car should be waxed AT LEAST once every 1 1/2 months if not sooner. You use quick detailer in between washes (at least once a week) to keep the 'just waxed' look plus add a little more strength to the existing wax.
Ok... You ONLY remove clearcoat if you use a rotary buffer, This type of buffer levels the paint to the same level as the scratches you are correcting. A DA buffer rounds off the edges of swirls to keep light from catching them, thus causing no more swirls.
Rotary buffers are more effective, but MUCH more dangerous because, as said above, it removes clear (given the polish/compound you are using is strong enough) and can strip the paint clean off when not careful. DA's are the only safe way of professionally polishing your car with good results. Rotary buffers yield the best results when done correctly and can also work much like a DA in swirl removal (in the right hands).
Compounds are the only real damaging 'polish' for a paint as these contain the most aggressive abrasives.
There is NO WAY on God's green earth that waxing will remove clearcoat. Whoever told you that needs to be shot. A car should be waxed AT LEAST once every 1 1/2 months if not sooner. You use quick detailer in between washes (at least once a week) to keep the 'just waxed' look plus add a little more strength to the existing wax.
We'll just leave it at that.
