[dammitmitchell]

NOW... heheh
simple "rules" for ALL waxing and polish and such..
NEVER;
use a dirty microfiber cloth
use ANY cloth with one or more wax/polish or chemicals present on it
Microfiber can be washed in the washing machine with towels.. (save cash yaaay)
on cheap ass chinese or back yard chrome jobs.... but on GOOD quality finish parts go for it...

NEVER EVER EVER!!!! sand on dirty surfaces that you are going to polish (if you get dirt, grime boogers what not) on the surface WASH IT AGAIN.. all those "oh it's no big deal, whatever, it's no big deal,specks of crap" will destroy your sanding and polish.. and youll be pissed at yourself until you start all over..

never ever ever use a STEEL wire brush on anything aluminum,or soft alloy, you plan on polishing, or even just period.... ever
use a "soft" wire brush like brass....
the wire brush needs to be softer then the surface you are trying to clean, it's still metal.. road grime will come off.. bu the scratches will take a long looong time to repair
ALWAYS
keep your surface clean, sandpaper, polishing towels.. everything clean
always take pride in your work
if you half ass that.. people wont respect you.. they will judge you and talk crap about your half assed work.. and.. older people will just tell you to your face and a polite but abrasive and derogatory way.. (thanks uncle paul.. jerk hahaha)
and if you do a highquality shine always "seal" your work with a good wax... not a "quick detailer"

OH.. and try to do this OFF the car...
and you can use a high speed buff wheel also (mothers ball)
or on a bench grinder (for bumpers etc)
or a dremel..
but remember always do it lightly.. it's the heat generated and the speed that smooths the surface(with the polishing compound ).. go to hard it gets too hot and you will burn and or marr your area...

THIS IS SAFE FOR MOST TRIM, MOST SOLID WHEELS, QUALITY CHROME, PLASTIC (yes seriously like headlights, stupid fords...)