You may love being a total stickler for your car's appearance, but many vehicle owners don't spend that much time thinking about paint smoothing and polishing. The good news is that even if you're a complete novice, you can make your vehicle look showroom-new in just a few steps.

Buffing a car requires some time and effort, but the results are wonderful. You can get rid of small scratches and scrapes, brighten the paint, and thoroughly clean your vehicle in the process. You can do the whole job by hand, but an electric rotary buffer will make life much easier. Let The Drive's awesome team of detailing experts show you the correct way to buff your car, and take a dive into the equipment and safety precautions needed to do the job the right way.