the.com/buffing
The patient art of rubbing something until it lies about how it feels.
heat trickFriction melts surfaces microscopically, smoothing scratches by reflow not removal
naval ritualSailors buff boots and brass as enforced discipline daily
car obsessionDetailers swirl-buff paint in overlapping circles to avoid haze
gaming slangTo buff means strengthening a character or ability
final stageAlways comes last, after cutting and polishing compounds