The Art of Machine Polishing/Buffing/Cut & Buff, whatever you wanna call it

Not everyone can say they can cut and buff a vehicle let alone someone saying, "I love to buff."  Let's face it, in the autobody industry, fast turnarounds is a must for most shops these days.  In fact, most shops won't touch a restoration due to the time it requires.  Theoritically, if I had a shop, I wouldn't even touch restorations unless I was passionate about it enough to dedicate my life to it.  Restorations is an entirely new world.  One thing is for sure, high paced shops and restorations DO NOT mix.

Now, with that said, below is a restoration we completed not too long ago.  The quarter panel among other things needed repainting and I was honored to cut and buff the painted areas, (I'm the only one capable of such amazing results).  I took some photos to document my "before" and "after" pics for my keeping and your viewing.

 In this project, I spent half the day carefully wetsanding and prepping this vehicle for machine polishing.  I was fortuanate to have been alotted extra time to complete this project but I fear tomorrow will be a different story.  Due to the high volume this location requires, I'm going to have to speed it up tomorrow.  I understand why but cars like this classic BMW deserves all the love they can get.  Hence my statement, "high paced shops and restorations DO NOT mix."  I can at least feel good that the owner will get my best work I can provide with the time not given.

So, here is what I got so far...

BEFORE

AFTER:

 

Other Pics

Above is the trunk.  I didn't put a before pic only because this part wasn't painted, just needed rebuffing.

So, tomorrows goal is to make time to get this job done right the first time!  Good luck to me :)