My single stage metallic has become dull

A buffer that gets down to 4, 5, 600 RPM range is good. Mine is a dewalt. wool pads with the velcro backing. when you apply polish move it around in the area with the pad without spinning and then bump the trigger to get it started. work in small batch areas and dont lean on it too hard. I will spin it a little faster once I see it drying just a touch then get that stuff off of there. I use a micro fiber cloth to get anything I missed. I usually try to get a coat of wax on there while the car is clean and preferably a little warm. I dont use anything fancy....McGuires polish and mothers wax I think. The wool pad will take a little paint as you go, I believe this is normal.

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