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Application of polishing machines in the car detailing industry

Date: 2026-01-08 Click: 8

Polishing machines are core equipment in the automotive detailing industry, primarily used to repair paint defects, enhance paint gloss, and refurbish and maintain car glass, interior components, and other parts, catering to the entire process from routine care to deep repair.

Depending on the operating scenario and desired effect, commonly used polishing machine types include eccentric polishing machines (DA machines), rotator-on-row (RO machines), and small detail polishing machines. Specific applications are as follows:

1. Paint Defect Repair

1) Removing Oxidation Layer: Long-term exposure to the outdoors causes an oxidation layer to form on the paint due to UV rays and acid rain, resulting in a dull, lackluster finish. Using a polishing machine with a coarse abrasive compound can remove this oxidation layer, restoring the paint's original shine.

2) Eliminating Scratches and Glare: For minor scratches caused by improper car washing or gravel abrasion, as well as glare residue from waxing or coating processes, using different grit abrasive compounds in conjunction with a polishing machine gradually polishes the scratches, smoothing them out and preventing them from penetrating and corroding the paint.

3) Treatment of Water Stains and Bird Droppings: Stubborn water stains and bird droppings can form corrosion spots over time. A polishing machine can remove these spots through fine grinding, restoring the smoothness of the paint surface.

2. Paint Gloss Enhancement and Protection Pre-treatment

1) Mirror Polishing: After defect repair, using a polishing machine with a fine polishing compound can achieve a mirror-like finish, enhancing the overall appearance and quality of the vehicle. This is a core process in high-end car detailing.

2) Pre-treatment before Crystal Coating/Cut Coating: For paint protection projects such as crystal coating and putty coating, the paint surface must be free of impurities and scratches. A polishing machine can treat the paint surface to a "clean and smooth" state, allowing the protective agent to adhere better and prolonging the protection period.

3. Polishing and Maintenance of Other Automotive Components

1) Wheel Polishing: Metal wheels often develop scratches and oxidation over time. Using a polishing machine with a special polishing compound can remove scratches and oxidation layers, restoring the metallic shine of the wheels. For painted wheels, it can also repair minor scratches.

2) Glass Polishing: Minor scratches and oil films on car windshields and windows can be treated with a polishing machine and glass polishing compound to improve glass transmittance and alleviate blurred vision in rainy weather.

3) Interior Polishing and Refurbishment: For plastic and leather parts in car interiors, a small detail polishing machine with a special care agent can remove scratches from plastic parts and restore the shine of leather parts, achieving interior refurbishment.

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