Re: Flitz it
Reply #4 –
That's where the guy in the car wash "detail bay" grabs his buffer, assorted lightly abrasive liquid compounds (heavy cut, light cut, swirl remover, etc..), and basically buffs off the top oxidized layer of your paint to get to the fresh shiny stuff underneath, using progressively finer compounds to get the maximum glossiness. Then you seal up the naked paint with your choice of waxes, polymers, whatever.
Doing a good job takes a lot of practice, knowing which compound to use and when, and how to NOT burn through the paint by pressing too hard or going too slow, particularly on panel edges or body creases.
You can do it by hand with a can of basic polishing compound (Turtle wax green tin?) and a heating pad for your elbow so it doesn't explode, or with a buffer (air or electric-powered) like the pros use...