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Quiz for the techs: How well do you know the DA polishing/buffing process?

May 31, 2025

For polishing/buffing, there are two choices: rotary and DA (dual-action). Do you know what it takes for DA polishing excellence?

Jay Sicht

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For decades, the rotary polisher/buffer was the tool of choice in body shops. Although detailers and enthusiasts have been using dual action (DA) polishers for decades, they've now become popular in body shops, too. But they require some adjustments. Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!

The pros and cons of DA polishing

Read more in the article that inspired this quiz, written by Michael Stoops, senior global products and training specialist at Meguiar's! You'll find information on what's required to start using these tools successfully to save time and reduce the risk of redos.

About the Author

Jay Sicht | Editor-in-Chief, FenderBender and ABRN

Jay Sicht is editor-in-chief of FenderBender and ABRN. He has worked in the automotive aftermarket for more than 29 years, including in a number of sales and technical support roles in paint/parts distribution and service/repair. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Central Missouri with a minor in aviation, and as a writer and editor, he has covered all segments of the automotive aftermarket for more than 20 of those years, including formerly serving as editor-in-chief of Motor Age and Aftermarket Business World. Connect with him on LinkedIn.