Tag: polishing

Nov 19, 2019
Protecting that High Shine Painted Finish

How much are you appreciating that brilliant, sparkling painted finish? Whether newly painted or freshly cleaned, little satisfies like a shiny fuselage. In fact, for many it’s so appealing that the next logical step is to put a protective coating on it. And here’s where it gets heady. There are lots of fine coating applications […]

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Dec 06, 2018
The Shoulder Zone

The best technique for BrightWork. Polishing metal surfaces involves maintaining the correct body stance. Plant feet, lined directly under your shoulders, firmly on a level surface. Keep work area the same width as your shoulders; approximately 18” to 24”. Apply product, as directed, ONLY within this polish area. Beginning top right or left, work back […]

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Dec 06, 2018
Let’s Spur the Details

  The Importance of Spurring that Wool-Compounding Pad Before you start polishing, here’s a quick tip for that SHOWROOM SHINE. If not properly “fluffed” before and during the polishing process, wool-compounding pads will leave behind fibers on the polish area, which can hold polish and clump together. NUVITE’s Compounding Pad Spur will remove those loose […]

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Dec 06, 2018
What’s Your Angle? (Metal)

The Importance of Angling the Buffer on Metal Finishes. Look, product and equipment are crucial, but technique is the surest way to get that SHOWROOM SHINE. Professional detailers offer many tried and true techniques for different substrates to ensure consistent, even results. One of the most effective is the angle with which you hold the […]

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Dec 06, 2018
Don’t Bug Me

Removing dried-on insects. Bugs are unavoidable, especially at lower altitudes. The messy splatter they make at takeoff and landing sticks to the surface throughout the flight. The more insects collecting, the more irregular the surface becomes. The more irregular the surface, the less smooth the flying and choppy flying means lower fuel efficiency and quite […]

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