"Oh you can just 'Buff that right out'"

[Winslow]

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[vanderbe]

Well I dont know how many times I have heard that phrase.

Now I may need some actual advice. Cuz its one thing ive never attempted.
Not sure to what extent these 'magic buffing powers' actually exist.

Do i rent one? Which one? Do i use buffing compound?

I have a early 80s polyester gloss finish on top of black piano laquer. The damage is borderline. Not enough to send it to a painting pro. But enough to be ugly. Lots of scuffs and scrapes. No dents or gouges.

Any insight?
Thanks

This may provide insights

 

[wiscoaster]

I know I could get it repainted but not worth the time or money......

(my bold)
Yes, well, until you get into the project, you're going to be amazed at how much time you put into buffing it, and then if it's not perfect, you're going to have it repainted anyway.

 

[StereoPlayer]

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Too funny! Thx!

 

[Lardass5000]

 

[Bruce Johnson]

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Here on Luthier's Corner, there are many, many threads about applying finishes and buffing them out. It's a complicated subject, and there are many different techniques. Restoring a scratched finish generally involves wet-sanding to remove the scratches, followed by buffing with one or more grades of rubbing compound. It's not real difficult to do, but's a lot of work, and it requires some supplies, knowledge and patience. We're not going to be able to answer you in a couple of sentences.

Here's one recent thread:

High-Gloss Finishes, How Do You Buff Them?

 

[Lardass5000]

Here on Luthier's Corner, there are many, many threads about applying finishes and buffing them out. It's a complicated subject, and there are many different techniques. Restoring a scratched finish generally involves wet-sanding to remove the scratches, followed by buffing with one or more grades of rubbing compound. It's not real difficult to do, but's a lot of work, and it requires some supplies, knowledge and patience. We're not going to be able to answer you in a couple of sentences.

Here's one recent thread:

High-Gloss Finishes, How Do You Buff Them?

I appreciate that. I have been doing repairs for several years but never had a need to buff any finish. So I thank you for your insights.