Last updated 2016-12-01

Finish sand and buff

Definition of finish sand and buff.

Definition

Finish sand and buff is a refinishing process that involves wet sanding an entire panel then compound buffing by mechanical or hand polishing plus cleanup.

Eligibility

ICBC considers paying for this operation when the pre-accident paint finish with a clear coat surface texture level that cannot be duplicated during the refinish process in the paint booth.