Why is it risky to polish panel edges and body lines?
Paint is often thinner on edges, sharp body lines and raised areas, and a machine pad concentrates pressure and heat there. That makes burn-through, where the polish cuts through the clear coat to the color layer, far more likely. Tape off sharp edges, keep the pad flat, use lower speeds and pressure near them, and do not over-polish these areas.
References
- Polishing (Glossary of Detailing Terms), International Detailing Association (IDA)
- Polishing, Wikipedia
- Abrasive, Wikipedia
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