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Title: polishing compounds ?
Post by: Alan Buck 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

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: 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.

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: Alan Buck on April 01, 2011, 10:16:46 PM

Thanks, Randy

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: PJ Rowland 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.

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: Clint Ormosen 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.

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: Randy Ryan on April 02, 2011, 07:00:18 PM

Brasso after a good 2000 grit sanding, no swirl remover required.

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: Howard Rush 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.

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: Howard Rush 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?

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: PJ Rowland 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.

Title: Re: polishing compounds ?
Post by: wwwarbird on April 02, 2011, 11:11:37 PM

 I spray the clear on and let it dry. ;D :##