The Automotive Range
The Automotive Range

Car Detailing Guide

Essential Detailing Tools

Smudges and scratches on cars are not only unsightly but they can also lead to permanent damage! Luckily RYOBI offers a range of battery powered cordless polishers and buffers to help. Whether you're after a car buffer with random orbit motion for a swirl free finish or a dual-action polisher for removing scratches, RYOBI has the tool you need for that perfect finish.

What is Automotive Detailing?

Detailing in automotive is a process of cleaning and restoring a vehicle's exterior, including polishing and buffing. Polishing involves using abrasives and other products to remove scratches and swirls, giving the car a deep, glossy shine. Buffing is a more aggressive process that uses a power buffer and a wax or polish to bring out the shine in a car's paint. Both processes can help bring a car back to showroom condition and make it look like new again.

Most Common Applications
Scratch and Mark Removal
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Scratch and Mark Removal

Scratch and mark removal is a process of restoring a vehicle's paint job by using specialized polishers. Polishers are used to gently sand the surface of the vehicle and buff away scratches, scuffs, and oxidation. In order to get the best results view our range of ONE+ Polishers.

Waxing
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Waxing

Car waxing is a great way to keep your car looking shiny and new. It helps to protect the paint by filling in minor scratches and making the paint job last longer. Waxing should be done at least once every 3-4 months for best results. It is an easy process that can be done at home easily with the RYOBI ONE+ Buffer range!

What Is The Difference Between A Polisher And A Buffer?

A polisher is a tool used to remove scratches, oxidation, and blemishes from the surface of a vehicle. A buffer is a tool used to apply a wax or sealant to the surface of the vehicle to protect it from the elements and give it a glossy shine. Polishers can be used to apply the wax or sealant, but buffers are more effective and provide a better finish.

HOW DO I REMOVE DEFECTS WITH A RYOBI POLISHER?
Always clean the car panel thoroughly first to remove dirt and debris
Apply compound/scratch remover to the pad
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Apply compound/scratch remover to the pad
Just 4 or 5 spots on the pad is sufficient and make sure to dab the product onto the car panel to prevent splatter when you start the tool
Apply compound/scratch remover to the pad
Put the polisher on the car panel, and switch on at 3,000opm
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Put the polisher on the car panel, and switch on at 3,000opm
Gently move the polisher around to spread the product over your work area
Put the polisher on the car panel, and switch on at 3,000opm
Increase to 6,800opm and move in slow linear motion
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Increase to 6,800opm and move in slow linear motion
Gently massage the product onto the panel moving up-and-down and side-to-side
Increase to 6,800opm and move in slow linear motion
Wipe clean with a microfibre cloth
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Wipe clean with a microfibre cloth
Wipe clean with a microfibre cloth

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