Need help about polishing/waxing!
D_LaMz
03-24-2005, 06:10 PM
Ok I sprayed some TS-21 and wonder if I can polish it and wax it, will it work?
If I can poish and wax the body can I polish it, then decals, then wax?
Any body know good alternatives to Tamiya Wax and Compound that I can get at like Wal-Mart AutoZone or other retailers?
Sorry for all the questions! :sunglasse Thanks!!!:sunglasse
If I can poish and wax the body can I polish it, then decals, then wax?
Any body know good alternatives to Tamiya Wax and Compound that I can get at like Wal-Mart AutoZone or other retailers?
Sorry for all the questions! :sunglasse Thanks!!!:sunglasse
RallyRaider
03-24-2005, 06:54 PM
A search should find literally hundreds of ideas on polishing and waxing. But yeah, your suggestion will work. Most automotive polishes and waxes will work with Tamiya TS sprays, give it a test on some scrap first to be on the safe side.
Whumbachumba
03-24-2005, 07:30 PM
I'm using Turtle Wax Compound on my Torino and it works quite well, and you'll have a lot left over for other uses such as waxing your real car.
D_LaMz
03-24-2005, 07:48 PM
Well thanks to CADguy (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=332711&highlight=meguiars)I will be using Meguiars Scratch X.
Now anyone know a good wax?
Will Turtle Wax work with Scratch X?
Will wax hurt decals?
Will Scratch X hurt decals?
So I guess the steps are:
1.Paint
2.Let it cure for about 2 weeks
3.Sand with high grit (very smooth sand paper) and apply Meguiars Scratch X.
4.Let it dry for like an hour
5.Apply decals
6.Let decals fully dry(2 hours :dunno: )
7.Wax with turtle wax the same way P-man did on Tamiya wax
8.Probably let that dry :dunno:
9.Apply other parts such as spoilers with Kristal Kleer
10.Enjoy!:lol:
Easy as 12.......10 :lol: Thanks!! :)
Now anyone know a good wax?
Will Turtle Wax work with Scratch X?
Will wax hurt decals?
Will Scratch X hurt decals?
So I guess the steps are:
1.Paint
2.Let it cure for about 2 weeks
3.Sand with high grit (very smooth sand paper) and apply Meguiars Scratch X.
4.Let it dry for like an hour
5.Apply decals
6.Let decals fully dry(2 hours :dunno: )
7.Wax with turtle wax the same way P-man did on Tamiya wax
8.Probably let that dry :dunno:
9.Apply other parts such as spoilers with Kristal Kleer
10.Enjoy!:lol:
Easy as 12.......10 :lol: Thanks!! :)
Feint Motion
03-24-2005, 08:08 PM
Main Key is Wet Sanding/Polishing Compound. I prefer "Compound-Wetsanding" Works wonders.
injecting
03-25-2005, 12:06 AM
Well this thread awnsered some of my questions, But can I use any type of turlewax wax to give my car a nice shine or should I go with one excacte(sp) type? Any suggetions?
D_LaMz
03-25-2005, 09:08 PM
Hey, I just bought some Scratch X and want to know if I can apply decals on the body after I polish it.
Thanks...
Thanks...
935k3
03-25-2005, 09:20 PM
TS-21 is Gold which is a metallic, all metallics should be clear coated(TS-13)before polishing. In my experience Tamiya's metallics will not polish well at all unless they are cleared, they become irregular and rub through way too easy. I hope you see this before you ruin a paint job.
D_LaMz
03-25-2005, 09:34 PM
Ok, thanks I'll try and get some tomorrow.
Right now I only tried polishing on black paint.
Right now I only tried polishing on black paint.
Vric
03-25-2005, 09:50 PM
I use Meguiars Deep system with very good result
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