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Online Alan Buck

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polishing compounds ?
« on: April 01, 2011, 03:04:35 PM »
Which polishing compound is the better to use on the types of finishes we use? I used Brodak dope with a DuPont clear 480s which is a Acrylic. Thanks
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2011, 04:09:04 PM »
Well, I use 3M polishing compound and 3M finishing compound (both liquid) then finish off with something like Maguire's mirror glaze or similar.
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2011, 10:16:46 PM »
Thanks, Randy
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2011, 10:24:29 PM »
I use exactly what Randy uses.

I Machine buff with a zero buffing foam Pad with Dual Action buffer.
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2011, 10:17:59 AM »
Quote from: Randy Powell on April 01, 2011, 04:09:04 PM
Well, I use 3M polishing compound and 3M finishing compound (both liquid) then finish off with something like Maguire's mirror glaze or similar.


Yup, same here. Although, I use it on Randy's recommendation. I also have some silver polishing paste that comes in handy.
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2011, 07:00:18 PM »
Brasso after a good 2000 grit sanding, no swirl remover required.
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2011, 09:35:08 PM »
With PPG Duracryl DCA468 acrylic lacquer I use Meguiar's #2, then #9, then #7, all by hand.  The catalyzed polyurethane requires different stuff.
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2011, 09:37:57 PM »
Quote from: Randy Powell on April 01, 2011, 04:09:04 PM
Well, I use 3M polishing compound and 3M finishing compound (both liquid) then finish off with something like Maguire's mirror glaze or similar.

Which numbers?
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2011, 11:07:33 PM »
Numbers # 1 and then 2 .. Never by hand - always with a Dual action buffer set to 1400 rpm for final coats.

I also use the Menzerna Final Finish PO85U which is for removing 3000 grit swirls.

Cant knock howards technique - its always front row - I just don thave that sort of time to finish a model - 4 - 6 weeks is all I want to spend.
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Re: polishing compounds ?
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2011, 11:11:37 PM »
 I spray the clear on and let it dry. ;D :##
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