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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: James Mills on June 07, 2007, 08:31:38 PM

Title: Buffing clear
Post by: James Mills on June 07, 2007, 08:31:38 PM

What's the best material to use for buffing up Urethane clear?


Thanks,


James

Title: Re: Buffing clear
Post by: Randy Powell on June 07, 2007, 09:52:35 PM

I like Phil Granderson's suggestion of using 3M rubbing compound then finishing compound followed by show glaze. But that's just me.

Title: Re: Buffing clear
Post by: Mark Scarborough on June 08, 2007, 12:55:01 AM

James,
I couldnt agree more with Phils comments via Randy,, I think that was in Model Aviation a couple months back. I have polished a few (hundred) cars with Urethane on them. Phil's article laid to rest some concerns I had about buffing on models. One comment, I dont remember if it was in the article, but your BEST optimal time to rub-a dub on that clear is usually between 24 hrs and 48 hours after shooting the clear. That is assuming 70 degrees, 50% humidity. Lots of patience and clean microfibre polishing clothes to wipe and inspect.

Title: Re: Buffing clear
Post by: Randy Powell on June 08, 2007, 08:13:22 AM

I think you're right Mark. The Slider was done some 6 months after finishing. Worked out OK, but it wasn't fun. The Novi was done 48 hours after shooting. Worked out better.