Polishing and waxing alternatives.

[swollen]

Polished and waxed my first body today. I'm happy to say it saved what I would call a really crappy paint job.

I was going to head done to the LHS and pick up some Tamiya rubbing compound and model wax. Instead I went into my 1:1 car detailing bin and pulled out my container of Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound and Scratch remover along with my bottle of Mothers California Gold Pure Carnueba Wax.

Using these two products took the dull, I think I'll redo it paint job and made it all shiny and presentable.

Here is a picture for proof.

[blueboost]

I searched recently to see what others may use to polish and way besides tamiya. I had a hard time finding much. I remember someone mentioned a product by 3M I believe, I couldn't find that thread either.

I also would like to hear what alternative polish and wax brands you've had sucess with on your models?

[Bas Carwash]

I use Cartech Gloss Control. Got that from the garage where I work. We normaly use it for 1:1 cars, but it works fine for scale models to. I can tell you that every polish is more or less the same. They all polish the paint because there's some very fine sand or something similar in it. What I'm saying is that the brand of polish doesn't really matter. They all do the same and there isn't much difference between them. Believe me, we had all kinds of polish at the garage.

[Diesel2NR]

I use 3M's Rubbing Compound. It's available pretty much anywhere that sells car detailin products so it shouldn't be hard to find. I'm thinkin it's 5 or 6 bucks a bottle, and it works fine. I just follow up with some good automotive wax and it looks pretty good to me.

[white97ex]

i use 3m rubbing compound. i follow with kit scratch remover and 2 coats of zymol auto wax.

[CADguy]

The only thing I ever use is 2000 grit sandpaper, and Meguiar's Scratch X. It produces a very good shine.

[ProSStreet]

I dont polish. Good ol' Testors rattle cans. heh.

[Turbo Monster]

That's nice, ProSStreet, that thing is wild! What kit is that?

[ProSStreet]

AMT's '40 Ford Sedan delivery, with a few touches of my own. lol

[labandabonnot]

Too much shine in this thread for my eyes!

Cadguy: Everybody will try to find Meguiar's Scratch X now!!!! There's no better ad' for it than your Miura!

[BlueHand]

Everyone sure has their own personal way to get that shine, I just use auto T-cut, then some Tamiya wax, works a treat and a lasts for many models..

For sure cadguy, the shine on your Miura is a real stunner..

[Ferrari TR]

Warning!
Lots of auto polish/wax products contain solvents.
These will soften hobby enamels.
So... pick your products with care.

[yellow15]

I use T-Cut and it's very good!
an example: (my current project)
before polishing (pretty bad orange peel you can see)


after polishing





I've used the Tamiya polish as well but i think it just helps get rid of the smaller polish marks and help brings a better shine. You can get 95% shine without the Tamiya polish.

(here is my progress thread if you are interested
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...=222162&page=3 )

[sugarfree]

nice job every one....

[Snooker]

Originally Posted by yellow15

I use T-Cut and it's very good!
an example: (my current project)
before polishing (pretty bad orange peel you can see)

pictures removed to avoid unnecessary traffic. Snooker

I've used the Tamiya polish as well but i think it just helps get rid of the smaller polish marks and help brings a better shine. You can get 95% shine without the Tamiya polish.

(here is my progress thread if you are interested
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...=222162&page=3 )

Could please post a pic of T-Cut and who is the producer?