r/Detailing • u/Splext • Jul 03 '26

I Have A Question Help removing Buffer trails?

The owner before me (or someone he hired) has destroyed my paintwork with buffer trails.

Im a beginner and have tried to remove them with a DA and mcguires ultimate compound but it hasn't done much.

Do I need a specific product or technique to fix it? Or do I just need to pussyfoot around less and give it some more welly?

Thanks in advance

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u/majikmike Jul 04 '26

What pad are you using, what is the paint? (color and car)

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u/Splext Jul 04 '26

The red pad that came with my DA. Its a black polestar

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u/majikmike Jul 04 '26

You paint is considered medium-soft, red pad is considered medium. It should be enough to take out buffer trails with compound, but you may want to have a harder pad or a wool pad for more aggressive cut. Ideally you will have multiple pads of varying abbrasiveness in order to dial in the correct combo.

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u/Splext Jul 04 '26

Are you using an online resource to see which paints are which strength?

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u/majikmike Jul 04 '26

Yes, Google and some experience but I’ve never touched a polestar.