TRUE BUFFING and POLISHING will only be done AFTER the act of Claying the paint (when it is ready for polishing). Polishing prior to claying the paint is not inly futile, but DANGEROUS to the paint itself
n. the property of being smooth and shiny
n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
n. ake (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
a. preparation used in polishing