Teach me how to buff my Ram!

Hurley91 · Sep 2, 2012

I have some light scratches, and some stains, and I want to buff my truck to get it looking good... But I don't want to burn my clear coat, and I don't know what I should use (Pads, and products). I have 2 different kind of polishers (the 2 links below). So what steps should I take, and any tips?

Thank you!

DeWALT Cable 7-in. Variable-Speed Polisher | Canadian Tire

Simoniz Orbital Car Polisher | Canadian Tire

jetmech · Sep 2, 2012

check link below it should answer all your questions.

http://www.meguiars.com/en/videos/

Trupiano · Sep 2, 2012

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Edit: oh, you said teach you how to buff your Ram.

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nitto · Sep 2, 2012

^^^^^^^

Trupiano · Sep 2, 2012

Lol I couldn't resist. Was listening to this song like 3 mins ago.

TexasRammer · Sep 2, 2012

Trupiano said:
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Edit: oh, you said teach you how to buff your Ram.

lol thats what I was thinking of when I read the title

nitto · Sep 2, 2012

Trupiano said:
Lol I couldn't resist. Was listening to this song like 3 mins ago.

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:********:
just messing man

audio1der · Sep 2, 2012

Be careful with that DeWalt! It's easy to burn edges with a rotary machine.
If you're unfamiliar with the machine, you may be better off with a random orbital machine such as the Porter Cable 7424.
If you ARE familiar with it, it's a great machine to get rid of major imperfections.
Meguiars, Lake Country and a few others make good pads in different sizes with varying colors representing different levels of paint correction.
You can mix & match different pads & polishes to get what you need done, but ALWAYS try something less abrasive before moving up.
It's better to make multiple passes with a less abrasive pad/polish combo than cut through your clear.

CumminsCrazed · Sep 3, 2012

Part 1 - How to remove swirls, scratches and water spots using a Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher - YouTube

Part 2 - How to remove swirls, scratches and water spots using a Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher - YouTube

Part 3 - How to remove swirls, scratches and water spots using a Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher - YouTube

someone fix these so their actual vids....lol

Hurley91 · Sep 3, 2012

Thanks guys. I'm going to try and buff it today. One more question.... How do I get rid of this? I've tried bug and tar, but it didn't do much. I've tried to scratch it with my fingernail, but it didn't do anything. Anyone know what this stuff is?

Trupiano · Sep 3, 2012

^ Merged for ya

What is it exactly? Road grime? Try scrubbing the area very well. Maybe claybar might pull some of it off?

Hurley91 · Sep 3, 2012

Trupiano said:
^ Merged for ya

What is it exactly? Road grime? Try scrubbing the area very well. Maybe claybar might pull some of it off?

I tried the clay bar on it, and it didn't do anything. I'm guessing it's road grime. I'll trying scrubbing it with a bug removal sponge. I'll post an update in a bit.

0212353 · Sep 3, 2012

maybe some goof off?

Trupiano · Sep 3, 2012

Or perhaps Mr. clean magic eraser? That thing works wonders on the wierdest stuff!

Shhhhh... it's magic ; )

Pull Ya · Sep 3, 2012

Magic Eraser is great stuff but it has some abrasive in it. If you use it on your paint you will probably leave some small scratches that will have to be rubbed out with polish.
Jay

CumminsCrazed · Sep 4, 2012

not really seeing what your showing us here.....you talking the spots that look like tire shine sling?

Hurley91 · Sep 4, 2012

CumminsCrazed said:
not really seeing what your showing us here.....you talking the spots that look like tire shine sling?

It's the flat black grime that's on the lower half of my doors. It starts in the wheel wells, and travels about 1 foot towards the rear. I didn't really have time today to try and get it off.

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