buff down

buff down

To make a solid surface (such as metal, wood, or plastic) smooth by removing imperfections with the application of a strong and consistent frictional force, especially from a buffing wheel. Somebody scratched my car, so I'll have to take it to the shop to get it buffed down.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

buff something down

to polish or smooth something by buffing. I buffed the newly waxed table down with a cloth. I'm going to go out and buff down the car.
See also: buff, down
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • buff out
  • (as) smooth as a baby's bottom
  • (as) smooth as silk
  • silk
  • smooth as silk
  • wear through
  • be at the wheel
  • pock
  • pock (something) with (something else)
  • pock with
References in periodicals archive
Afterwards, use the blue side to buff down any streaks, dark patches and other errors.
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Before applying it, wait for a dry day and use a stiff brush to buff down the dried green slime.
OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
If it's a cement board, give the roof a buff down and apply a roof sealer such as Acrypol plus.
SOURCE OF THE LEAK
PAUL HERBERT, BY EMAIL AYOU don't need to get all the old paint off before painting - a buff down and clean is all it will need.
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Three balls of fuzzy, buff down. "We can't rear them here," Mom said.
Pizza Ollie Owl
A buff down and a clean is all you need before painting.
I'M SEEING RED OVER PAINT
Paul Herbert, by email A You don't need to get all the old paint off before painting - a buff down and clean is all it will need.
ANSWERS YOUR PROBLEMS
Once it has set, buff down the cataloy so it's flush with the table.
Tip of the day
I would use a grinder with a flap disk attached and buff down the paint and then repaint.
Tip of the week
Buff down the old paint until the loose paint has been removed and the edges smoothed over, then just apply any metal paint, or you can apply a red oxide primer, and top coat of your choice.
Tip of the week; Remember gloss paintwork can be cleaned. The thing you need to watch out for is scratching the surfaces, so use a soft cloth and warm detergent