Novus polish

RyanGiorgio · 06-09-2003, 05:23 PM

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?

TheSyndicate · 06-09-2003, 05:53 PM

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

RyanGiorgio · 06-09-2003, 05:58 PM

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.

daggerlee · 06-09-2003, 06:20 PM

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)

RyanGiorgio · 06-09-2003, 06:25 PM

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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?

Murray Kish · 06-09-2003, 07:06 PM

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

RyanGiorgio · 06-09-2003, 07:20 PM

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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.

daggerlee · 06-09-2003, 07:23 PM

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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

935k3 · 06-09-2003, 08:11 PM

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.

bah humbug · 06-09-2003, 08:43 PM

I have Novus 2.

Looks like you got a bit ripped off.

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.

bah humbug · 06-09-2003, 08:44 PM

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

Deejay27 · 06-09-2003, 09:48 PM

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

sausage · 06-09-2003, 09:54 PM

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

Davoaldo · 06-09-2003, 10:43 PM

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....
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doraemon · 06-10-2003, 06:46 AM

Hi, I'm new here

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.

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