buffing for swirls?

[nodule]

Hi,

In late March, I am having my 2013 Honda Civic EX, in Crimson Red, professionally
detailed and machine polished all the LIGHT surface scratches and light spider webbing
due to lazy and poor deal prep, I suspect.
Does buffing/polishing work just as effectively for light swirling on plastic, like the front and
rear bumpers, or only on metal surfaces like trunk, hood, etc?

Just wondering or does it maybe no difference at all?

Thanks!

 

[TrolleyVW]

I've used my PC with a 3in BP/4in pad combo on the plastic B pillars on my 2013 Jetta with no issues. They're a relatively soft black plastic.

If you mean paint on plastic surfaces, I also have plastic bumpers that are painted and those came out well.

I've also done my headlights with the same combo as the B pillars.

 

[nodule]

Thanks...
If my detailer, who I trust and his highly experienced with buff/machine polishing, uses the LEAST aggressive and gentle method, due I need to
worry about him removing too much clearcoat/paint?

That is my concern and I dont know if I am just over thinking this or not.
My hope is that this is ONE time shot at paint correction and than I can
maintain the paint properly going forward.

My car is a 2013 Honda Civic EX and color is Crimson Pearl, which is a dark red/burgundy.

 

[ken tuep]

Have you seen the detailers previous work? If so, and you're satisfied with what you've seen, then you should be OK.

The best thing to do IMO, is to educate yourself on how the detailing process works. Try to see which tools, and products he/she is using. That doesn't guarantee a good job, but professional tools and products can help.

If you are able and willing, I'd pick up a polishing kit from here, and teach yourself the art of detailing. You can spend about the same amount on tools and products, as a one time detail, but be able to do it for a lifetime. That's my thoughts on it.

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