SURFACE DEFECTS
Defects can range from dirt nibs to orange peel. Sanding and then buffing are often the steps required to recreate the smooth surface needed for light to reflect in the right way to produce loss equal to the original surface condition.
REMOVING THE DEFECTS
Sanding the surface removes the defect, but leaves scratches preventing gloss. After sanding, compounding will remove sand scratches and polishing will remove all remaining scratches and swirls, leaving a smooth surface and a brilliant gloss. Glaze is often added at this point to protect the refinished surface.
NO FILLERS
Presta’s buffing compounds and polishes do NOT contain fillers, waxes or silicones. These substances can be used temporarily to fill scratches but do not remove them. This method of reproducing gloss will eventually wash away and the scratches will reappear, reducing or eliminating any gloss that was created. This is commonly referred to as die back and can lead to costly rework.
