It'll 'buff out'

[CrippsCorner]

What does this mean

I've watched a number of YouTube videos of doing up old cars, with various body scrapes and marks... nothing too serious. The consensus is always, that it'll 'buff out' by the YouTuber. I'm assuming this means a machine polisher? My missus picked up a cheap car, it was a bargain but the bodywork isn't great. I'd love to be able to sort this for her. Wondering if I'm better off in investing in some tools myself, or finding a 'man' lol (detailer maybe, but sounds expensive)

[VeeReihenmotor6]

It depends if the damage has gone through the clear coat - run your finger nail over the scratch and if you feel it then it won't buff out.

Buffing out is simply - polish out. Lighty scratches and paint transfer will mostly buff out.

You could buy a dual action polishing machine and give the car a going over, wax or coat with someother finishing product after polishing to protect the paint.

[V8covin]

It's often used in a sarcastic way,when a vehicle is really badly damaged some wisecracker will say it'll buff out,as though no one has ever said it before

[juice]

CrippsCorner said:

What does this mean

I've watched a number of YouTube videos of doing up old cars, with various body scrapes and marks... nothing too serious. The consensus is always, that it'll 'buff out' by the YouTuber. I'm assuming this means a machine polisher? My missus picked up a cheap car, it was a bargain but the bodywork isn't great. I'd love to be able to sort this for her. Wondering if I'm better off in investing in some tools myself, or finding a 'man' lol (detailer maybe, but sounds expensive)

https://www.youtube.com/@cvrpov

Watch some of these vids.