Do all buffing pads fit on all buffers?
What do I need to know about buffing compounds? There are vairous formulations of compound recommended for different types of paint (lacquer, enamel, urethane) and fine and course compound and compound for natural fiber pads and different compound for foam pads. Then there are hand rubbing compounds. It can be a little confusing when shopping for compounds for the first time. Your attendant at the local automotive paint supply store should be able to show you what you need. If you are buffing out existing factory paint, you won’t need as course of a compound as buffing out wetsanded paint. However, if you get a medium compound and a foam pad compound for course wool and foam pads you will be set for the majority of your buffing needs. You may want to add a swirl mark remover or hand rubbing compound to your arsenal as well. Who makes good buffing compounds? 3M, Mequire’s BASF, DuPont are common names. There are also a number of “house” names like Napa, etc. Which compound should I use
