Traditionally associated with the luxury car industry, FLEX are one of the leading manufacturers of polishing systems. Whether polishing paint work, metal and stainless steel or stone surfaces, FLEX polishers come with a range of accessories and polishes to suit the job.
Here are FLEX’s top polishing tips:
1. Before starting, mask off any paint-fee sections.
2. Make use of the recommended combination of machine and pad polish.
3. Test the polish beforehand on a non-visible area.
4. Start with speed step 1 and go up to a maximum of 2300 rpm.
5. Keep checking the surface temperature with the back of your hand. It should be warm to touch and not any hotter. Too much pressure and excessive speed will result in surface damage.
6. Let the machine’s own weight do the work.
7. Any contamination of lambswool and sponge can have major negative effects.
8. Always use the same sponge/ lambswool for the same polishing agent.
9. Moisten the sponge and/or lambswool before polishing and undertake a preliminary seal. This eases the work for you and stops the polish and/ or sealant from rapidly drying out.
10. As a dry polish can damage the surface, you should repeatedly moisten the surface with a sprayer.
11. You should keep the machine constantly in motion both to stop any surface damage and for an even finish.
12. On finally finishing, you should then remove any surplus polishing agents from the surface – done with a clean micro-fibre cloth which is always used for just one agent.
13. Cleaning lambswool, sponge and microfiber cloth after use will promote their longevity.
For more information, give the sales team a call. Happy polishing!