Compound?

I'm looking to purchase Tamiya compound but i realised that there are three different types, coarse, fine and finish grade.

I was wondering if purchasing all three is necessary or can you do with just one or two? I'm not looking for a competition quality paint job but just something that will bring more out of the paint.

http://hiroboy.com/catalog/images/tam87069.jpg

I would use this one then.

Thanks for that hiro. Just another question, Finish grade also seems to be more expensive than the fine one, what's the difference between the two products?

Thanks for that hiro. Just another question, Finish grade also seems to be more expensive than the fine one, what's the difference between the two products?

http://hiroboy.com/catalog/images/normal_HB-FCK0001.jpg

Finish is a lot finer, thus more expensive for some reason

I sell a Finishing Compound Kit if that is any good ?
http://hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=24&products_id=418

I'm looking to purchase Tamiya compound but i realised that there are three different types, coarse, fine and finish grade.

I only use Fine and Finish although I do have coarse. IMO coarse has too much grit to be used as a compound and not enough to use as 2000 wet-dry sandpaper. So, what I normally do is: sand the body off with 2000 wet-dry, wash and dry then use fine and finish.

I'm guessing that finish grade costs more because it is harder to produce.

I have a heavy hand, meaning that I can't really use the coarse compound without cutting through to the primer, that being the reason why I don't use it. There are others on the other hand who DO have better result than me due to the fact that they used the coarse compound. So, as always, try it out and see what works for you.

HTH,
Steve

I use fine and finish. The finish is a lot more expensive, but I use mainly the fine. It's good enough to get a really good shine already and coarse enough to remove some minor orangepeel and dust particels. I've never used coarse because I rather use some verry light sandpaper instead of it.

Thanks for the help. I'll probably go out and get some Tamiya Fine and Finish grade compound tomorrow and if that doesn't work well, i'll give your stuff a go hiroboy.

please write a review of steve's product when TAMIYA disappoint you^O^