buff out

Definitions

1. 1

   To remove paint or light scratches from the surface by friction, wearing it out by…

   To remove paint or light scratches from the surface by friction, wearing it out by polishing or blasting with sand or by employing some similar method.

   • Other carriers buff out their fuselages instead of painting them, reasoning that cracks can hide under layers of thick exterior paint.
   • But I think that it is an act of barbarism to color sand and buff out acrylic enamels in restoration work.
   • Sammy, There are products on the market designed to buff out scratches in glass, not a wax but a rubbing compound much like jeweler's rouge, a fine jewelry-buffing compound.
2. 2

   To bring something to proper shape by removing or masking minor defects, by straightening…

   To bring something to proper shape by removing or masking minor defects, by straightening out the residual shortcomings.

   • Nevertheless, if a man has the salesman's qualifications, a little scientific study of salesmanship will sandpaper him, buff out his inequalities and make him a better man.
   • Like everybody I've met, he spoke exquisite English, right down to the American syntax, as if he wanted to buff out his German cultural ties. That's common too.
   • So, the momentum alone has been built up quite well for Wimbledon and Nadal still has roughly one week to buff out the rough spots on grass.

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