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Title: Buffing compounds ?
Post by: Rob Killick on November 04, 2007, 03:48:07 PM

Hi ,

I was wondering if you can use an automotive buffing compound on a dope finish .
I have a can of Dupont (water soluble) 606s I want to use , but have not used this compound before .

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Buffing compounds ?
Post by: Will Hinton on November 04, 2007, 06:38:18 PM

Hi Rob,
I have used automotive before, and I've also used guitar buffing compounds - just be sure and not buff at too high a speed and keep your pad moving at all times because both dope and stringed instrument nitro-cellulouse lacquer will soften and even burn if you're not careful.  By all means use a power buffer as Phill Granderson explained in his last column in MA  - it's fine as long as you pay attention.  I'd slip back and read Phil's column for a brush up if I were you, it's very good information.  D>K
I also am always sure to allow my stuff to cure for at least a couple of weeks before attacking it.  Four to six weeks is even better!   y1
Blessings,
Will

Title: Re: Buffing compounds ?
Post by: Randy Ryan on November 04, 2007, 07:14:18 PM

2000 grit paper wet, followed with Brasso

Title: Re: Buffing compounds ?
Post by: Rob Killick on November 04, 2007, 08:23:15 PM

Hi ,

Thanks fellows , I appreciate the info

Rob

Title: Re: Buffing compounds ?
Post by: Clint Ormosen on November 05, 2007, 06:42:53 PM

Quote from: Randy Ryan on November 04, 2007, 07:14:18 PM

2000 grit paper wet, followed with Brasso

I'd follow Randys advice. His Sabre looks like it was dipped in liquid glass!

Title: Re: Buffing compounds ?
Post by: Bill Little on November 06, 2007, 01:44:00 PM

Yes, it does!  Brother Randy does outstanding work, which wasn't learned overnight.

And newsprint used to be used to rub out planes, also. Corn starch is outstanding for rubbing out black lacquer.  Point is, whatever you have, will work, if you use it right and have patience.

Another "common" item is Gorham's Silver Polish (the pink paste, Onieda, etc.).  Several Concours winning finishes from some place in NJ were rubbed out with that.........

Title: Re: Buffing compounds ?
Post by: Randy Powell on November 06, 2007, 03:55:42 PM

I use 3M rubbing and finishing compound followed by a hand glaze. But any stepwise process will work. I've used Brasso and Gorhams and both work well, also.

It's like a lot of things, pick something, get to know it and how to use it the have at it.  :)