For a simple overview of different polishing operations and equipment, we'd suggest a 50-page book,Custom Metal Polishing, A Detailed Guide($10.95), available from the Bright Works.

Buffing pads are similar to fine sandpaper, in how they remove dirt and give an even, smooth finish to surfaces. If you're applying polish or wax to a surface, it's wise to use buffing pads ...

Buffing and polishing will remove these scratches with an abrasive compound followed by a polishing wax and then a beauty buff for the final finish. Yes, different types of sand-paper grades ...