Polishing vehicles is a complex operation that involves various steps to be carried out correctly.
Polishing can be divided into 4 steps:
- Washing: operation designed to remove the surface dirt that settles daily on bodywork.
- Decontamination: the bodywork is contaminated by atmospheric agents and environmental conditions to which the vehicle is subject every day while driving and travelling. After washing the vehicle, this step is important to be able to assess the condition of the bodywork before starting the actual polishing and to choose the right course of action. Indeed, decontamination removes any kind of impurities and makes surfaces extremely smooth and silky.
- Assessment: : this is the phase immediately prior to polishing during which the specific situation of each vehicle is examined. This assessment does not take place with a visual inspection, but through a non-invasive and high-tech tool that indicates the exact amount of transparent material on surfaces and with a solar check to detect swirls and rids. With the information obtained it will be possible to decide what type of action is required and which products to use.
- Polishing: the final stage concludes the polishing process, with a rotor-orbital or rotary polisher depending on the information obtained during the assessment.
- Grey/red detailer microfibre cloth – Lightweight microfibre cloth with ribbed finish, soft and large, ideal for removing compounds, polish and any product for polishing bodyworks and vessels. Eliminates any trace of used product and makes the surface ready for subsequent treatments.
- Detailer-heavy microfibre cloth – High-consistency microfibre cloth, very soft, smooth, spongy to the touch, ideal for removing polishing wax residues and protective polishes. The 600 g/m2 texture enables you to easily eliminate any residues and leaves the surface clean and ready for any subsequent treatments.
- Detailer-light microfibre cloth – Smooth-weave microfibre cloth with light embossing, suitable for a perfect finish after polishing surfaces to eliminate the residues of protective protects and give paint unparalleled shine.
- X-WIPE OFF – Cloth designed to absorb and remove residues of oil, grease, lubricants and various liquids. Does not shed lint or residues on treated surfaces. Special irregular X-embossing to capture and retain liquids, chippings and/or machining waste.
- Premium 160 mm decontamination disc – 160 mm diameter decontamination disc with Velcro attachment for any kind of paint, gel coat, plastics, chrome plating, windscreens. Enables you to easily and quickly remove paint fumes, water stains, plant resin, railway dirt, brake dust, dirt and pollution accumulated on boat bodyworks and keels.
- Recessed pads for polishing 160 mm – Sponge pads with recessed surface and Velcro attachment, 160 mm outer diameter, for polishing with any kind of paste, polish and gel, with rotary and rotary and orbital polishers.
- 75 mm Velcro attachment embossed pads – Dimpled resin buffers with Velcro attachment, diameter 75 mm for polishing all types of painted or plastic surfaces.
- 147 and 115 mm flexible Velcro pad – Backing pad for polishers and sanders, M14 female thread connection, Velcro surface, suitable to use resin pads, wool caps, microfibre pads, etc.
- Smooth pads for polishing 160 and 125 mm - Sponge pads with smooth surface and Velcro attachment, 160 or 125 mm outer diameter, for polishing with any kind of paste, polish and gel, with rotary and random orbital polishers.
- Protective and treatment sponges – Soft and compact sponges specifically for the hand application of waxes, protective agents, polishing products and for the treatment of plastics, tyres, rubber parts, etc.
- Lamb caps with 180 mm Velcro attachment - 100% lambs wool caps for quick polishing without overheating. Velcro surface for quick assembly.
- Mordant abrasive compound - Mordant abrasive compound to remove any defect from any kind of pain used in the automotive and nautical sector, for gelcoat finishes, for polyurethane and polyester paints and also for any type of paint used in the wood and composite materials industries.
- Medium polishing compound - Medium abrasive and polishing compound to eliminate scratches, sanding marks up to P1200, opacity and medium-sized defects from any kind of pain used in the automotive and nautical sector and for any kind of paint used in the wood and composite materials industries.
- One Step Polishing Gel – Latest-generation abrasive polishing gel to eliminate small defects and the final polishing of car and boat bodyworks. Adds exceptional shine with extreme simplicity and without leaving marks and streaks. Works on any kind of paint, including anti-scratch and ceramic paints.
- Long-lasting body protection – Long-lasting protective liquid for body shops and boat storage facilities. Ensures anti-scratch, anti-dirt and anti-UV protection for at least one year after application. Can be used on any kind of paint, even on new and freshly repainted cars.
- Regenerating liquid for plastics – Regenerating treatment for raw plastics faded and damaged by time and bad weather. Restores the original appearance to all external parts such as bumpers, mirrors, spoilers, mudguards, shock strips, and grilles.
- Universal Polish spray – Universal polish for metal parts and painted car bodyworks. Ideal for use on any kind of paint: solvent-based, water-based, epoxy, etc.
- o Polishing polish N-T – Non-abrasive, sprayable liquid PTFE-based polish. Does not contain silicone, silicas or solvents.
- Electronic polishing machine 175 mm – 1500 W – Extremely compact, lean and easy-to-handle machine body, ergonomic front non-slip handle and option of mounting additional side handle.
- Rotorbital eccentric polisher 150 mm – For polishing and detailing work in the automotive and nautical sectors. Equipped with Velcro pad for buffers and wool caps with a 150 mm diameter, 21 mm orbit for fast and perfect work.
- Mini 75 mm angular polisher – The latest-generation mini angular polisher specifically designed for use with pads or discs with a maximum diameter of 75 mm. Ideal for polishing small parts and in confined spaces, where high-level finishes are required.
- Protective and treatment sponges – Soft and compact sponges specifically for the hand application of waxes, protective agents, polishing products and for the treatment of plastics, tyres, rubber parts, etc.
- White cotton wool - Product for cleaning and polishing the bodywork. Does not come apart, does not leave lint on surfaces.
What are the most popular products for the polishing process?
Polishing cloths
Polishing pads
Polishing chemicals
Machines and tools
Sponges and cotton