Dual action polishers keep vehicle paint free of imperfections.
Dual action polishers use an erratic motion to remove light scratches from paint. The erratic motion comes from a center spindle rotating in an irregular pattern. This erratic motion keeps a dual action polisher from generating heat on painted surfaces. Excessive heat causes automotive paint to burn, resulting in costly repairs. Even with the advantages of a dual action polisher, you can cause damage to painted surfaces if you use the polisher incorrectly.
Instructions
1. Push the back of a light cutting pad onto the pad holder of a dual action polisher.
2. Apply cutting compound to the edge of the light cutting pad. Set the light cutting pad on the painted surface. With the power off, push the polisher around a 2-foot area to spread the cutting compound. Set the polisher to its slowest speed. Move the polisher across the 2-foot area in an even parallel motion. Increase polishing speed until the compound turns clear. Wipe the cutting compound residue from the paint with a microfiber towel.
3. Attach a cutting pad to the polisher if imperfections remain on the painted surface. Repeat the process completed in Step 2 with the cutting pad to remove remaining imperfections.
4. Exchange the cutting pad for a polishing pad. Apply polishing compound to the pad. Use the methods described in Steps 2 and 3 to polish the painted surface. Clean the polished area thoroughly with a clean microfiber towel. Repeat the polishing process until the polished area is glossy.
5. Attach a finishing pad to the dual action polisher. Apply wax to the finishing pad. Set the speed of the polisher to slow. Work the wax onto the painted surface to seal and protect it. Wipe the waxed surface with a clean microfiber towel.
