Always
clean the floor before any buffing operation.
Even light accumulations of soil quickly become
embedded into the floor finish when burnished.
With
softer finishes, fresh coats may show swirl
marks and scratches when buffed. Use a softer,
less aggressive buffing pad for several days
until the finish has fully cured.
Change
and clean buffing pads frequently. As they pick
up floor finish, dirt and other materials, they
become less effective and create excess drag
on the buffing machine.