Novus polish

I just picked up a bag of two today at the hobby shop. I havn't used them yet, but after doing a search they appear to work really well. I just ran out of Tamiya Compund, so I wanted to try an alternative. This stuff is really expensive though. I payed almost $8.00 US for the two bottles.

Anyone like to use this stuff?


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I've been wanting to get my hands on some of that. Is it a hobby-shop specific item?

I don't think so...i think they ordered it. It came in just a plastic bag...like it had no logo on it or anything. I think its like a special order thing.

I have it, it's pretty good. Novus #2 would be the equivalent of Tamiya compound, it's the stuff that gets the scratches out. Novus #1 is a wax type substance, I prefer Tamiya modeling wax to it (never use it)

Originally posted by daggerlee
I have it, it's pretty good. Novus #2 would be the equivalent of Tamiya compound, it's the stuff that gets the scratches out. Novus #1 is a wax type substance, I prefer Tamiya modeling wax to it (never use it)

I just tested the Novus 2 on a non finished, yet painted hood. It seems to rub itself throught the paint layers more quickly than Tamiya Compund. Does this mean its doing its job a bit faster?

I have this stuff too and like it quite a bit. However, my Novus #1 seems to be much more liquid than any other wax that I've used. Is yours like that too? It's got a consistency very similar to skim milk??

Murray

Originally posted by Murray Kish
I have this stuff too and like it quite a bit. However, my Novus #1 seems to be much more liquid than any other wax that I've used. Is yours like that too? It's got a consistency very similar to skim milk??

Murray

Yeah its really liquidy. Dunno...guess its normal if yours is like that too.

Originally posted by RyanGiorgio


I just tested the Novus 2 on a non finished, yet painted hood. It seems to rub itself throught the paint layers more quickly than Tamiya Compund. Does this mean its doing its job a bit faster?

Probably, or it might be a little more coarser than Tamiya. Remember to shaek the bottles before using, too

I have been using Novus for years. It was originally designed for getting scratches out of clear palstic covers etc. on Stereo equipment. It was always advertised in audio magazines like High Fidelity. It is a very good product, it is also good on windshields and clear parts. They make a #3 for heavier scratches. The #1 is not a wax it is a cleaner that is good for wiping off smudges and dust and does slightly enhance the finish. I have used almost every type of polish and my experience is that different polishes work better with certain types of pain, their is no perfect polish for everything. Look Novus up on the net and find out where it is sold because it can be bought cheaper in bigger bottles, the hobby industry is marking it's price up allot. It is sometimes sold at places that sell plastic and Plexiglas(Perspex for our British friends)All in all it's good stuff to have around.

I have Novus 2.

Looks like you got a bit ripped off. :biggrin2:

I got mine for 2.75 USD. I just checked, still have the price tag.

If you don't believe me I can go take pics. :loser:

Sorry I re read your post, sounds like you got a fair deal. :smile:

I bought the 8 fl oz (237 ml) bottles for $6.00 each at my local acrylic shop.

Personally, I use Novus #2 exclusively. I find #3 too coarse, and #1 a bit ineffective.

I use novus #2 its seems to be very close to tamiya compound and novus #1 is very good for cleaning the model but tamiya wax is way more effective in shining the model....
But but you HAVE HAVE HAVE to get those supe highe grit sand pads THEY ARE CRAZY!!!!! i followed the instrustions and went all the way up to #12000 grid waaaaaa car shiny liek no tmrw... liek glass!!!!

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Hi, I'm new here :biggrin: I use novus, but I also use compound, I've never used novus alone, so.. I use tamiya compound, after this, novus 3#, and novus 2#, novus 1#...... I think that I wasted my money on it, this only cleans the model and takes out the cotton particles of the polish process, but... this also can be done with the cloth polish that cames with the tamiya wax, and the tamiya wax really improves the shiny, novus 1# doesnt, so, I'll try novus without compound, but when I run out of novus... I'll sure buy more novus 2#, novus 3#... could be, and novus 1#... sure not!, I bought novus from micromark, it wasnt cheap, so.. keep searching the web like the people said, I'll also do it, and also they take a lot of time to arrive, 1 month for me in Spain.

Well I hope that my first post can help you :wink:

Originally posted by doraemon
Hi, I'm new here :biggrin: I use novus, but I also use compound, I've never used novus alone, so.. I use tamiya compound, after this, novus 3#, and novus 2#, novus 1#...... I think that I wasted my money on it, this only cleans the model and takes out the cotton particles of the polish process, but... this also can be done with the cloth polish that cames with the tamiya wax, and the tamiya wax really improves the shiny, novus 1# doesnt, so, I'll try novus without compound, but when I run out of novus... I'll sure buy more novus 2#, novus 3#... could be, and novus 1#... sure not!, I bought novus from micromark, it wasnt cheap, so.. keep searching the web like the people said, I'll also do it, and also they take a lot of time to arrive, 1 month for me in Spain.

Well I hope that my first post can help you :wink:

Novus #3 is for heavy scratches only, try taking it out of the equation! You shold only need to use Novus #2 after tamiya compound

Ok, I'll try it in my next project, as soon as I finish the nsx castrol, I'll start a lancia stratos montecarlo rally winner of hasegawa, and... I'll try it in this model, hmmm, If I should take it out of the equation... is the same as compound? I say this, cause I'm running out of compound, and... in hlj or hobbysearch either have compound in stock.

I use #3 as a rubbing compound and it seems to work fine (I also use other stuff, but the Novus works well). It's quite 'gritty' so be careful when you're rubbing the corners and edges of the parts. Follow-up with #2 and you shoud have a pretty smooth finish. A wax of some sort at the end should really shine it up.

Murray

yes, novus 3# "eats" more paint than compound does, lots more, so yup, you must be careful with corners or... you'll see your primer or the plastic very soon :tongue:

Has anyone ever tried turtle wax white polishing compound? How are the results? In my area i can't get tamiya or novus. There are a few products at canadian tire but i don't know what is good. The turtle wax is the cheapest stuff.

I have some turtle wax polishing compund, and have tried it. I didn't reallly see any immaculate results. I'd stick with Tamiya or Novus.

I've used Turtle Wax 'Rubbing' Compound, but not the polishing compound. It works fine for the 'heavy' work on a paint finish, but must be followed up with a good polish and wax.

Murray

The way to get those products is hlj or hobbysearch for the compound, and for what I know, micromark for novus.

Avoid the turtle wax stuff. The reason why novus and tamiya work so well is because they are pure plastic polishes: abrasives and a carrier, no extra chemicals or enhancers.

this is true, this products are designed for plastic, this means that of you polish too much the model, you'll not screw the plastic body, but with 1:1 car products that are designed for metal.... maybe you have a very bad surprise, but.. hey! I've never tried it, cause... I dont wanna know it by myself :biggrin:

Not exactly to that extent, but a lot of the enhancers and glossers in automotive polishes were designed to reduce oxidation and environmental fallout. You'll notice that you get a hazy appearance with a lot of them.

ahhhh, I see, anyway, I'll keep polishing with novus and compound, but thx for the correction :wink:

You guys might also have luck finding a good plastic polish at a motorcycle or boat store. Motorcycle windshields usually need a good polishing to stay clean and clear, the same with boats.