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How to remove light scratches on my car using a buffer (what type of pad)?

I am going to get a buffer for buffing the clear top coat on my body kit and getting light surface scratches off my car's paint.
What type of wheel / pad should I use and what type of compound?
Also, which pad does what? (ex: foam, cloth,


The wheels are all about the same, rubber. I have a friend who has ran a custom bike shop for 30 years. He's had bikes on the cover of Easy Riders and Hot Bike. He recently switched to foam pads from cloth. Less chance of burning your finish if you accidentally

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