Wax and compound

[hondaaccordboy21]

I need to buy some wax and compound. Any suggestions.

[malsheem]

Tamiya for both.

[Major774]

If you live in the UK they are not available for sale in any shops , the Tamiya ones.

Major

[dag65]

I use Meguires,carnuba wax,cleaner wax, plastic poishes
You should check the threads archive also, this one has been discussed to death and you should be able to find lots of info on what people use.

[rx7king]

i bought tamiya for both, havent used either yet tho

[dag65]

Originally Posted by dag65

I use Meguires,carnuba wax,cleaner wax, plastic poishes
You should check the threads archive also, this one has been discussed to death and you should be able to find lots of info on what people use.

I forgot I have used and have good luck with the LMG polishing kit.

[hondaaccordboy21]

Has anybody used turtle wax. A thing in a green bottle. The wax is kinda green.? And do i have to use compound. What does it do?

[rx7king]

Originally Posted by hondaaccordboy21

Has anybody used turtle wax. A thing in a green bottle. The wax is kinda green.? And do i have to use compound. What does it do?

yeh i was wondering the same thing,i woiuld think that wax alone would do the trick

[dag65]

Originally Posted by rx7king

yeh i was wondering the same thing,i woiuld think that wax alone would do the trick

Turtle Wax will give you a great shine, but if you need to get rid of orange peel and other flaws you need something that cuts too. A cheap and good product to use here would be Meguires ( or any other brand for that matter ) cleaner wax, it has a mild abrasive added to it. You can get a very small bottle for cheap.
A polishing kit which is a set of 5 or 6 very fine clothes like sandpaper will do the trick here also, 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000, and 12000 grits. THey can be washed and reused, used dry or wet.
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[hondaaccordboy21]

Do u know where i can get this maguiars. Automotive shops or anything.

[birdchua]

Originally Posted by dag65

Turtle Wax will give you a great shine, but if you need to get rid of orange peel and other flaws you need something that cuts too. A cheap and good product to use here would be Meguires ( or any other brand for that matter ) cleaner wax, it has a mild abrasive added to it. You can get a very small bottle for cheap.
A polishing kit which is a set of 5 or 6 very fine clothes like sandpaper will do the trick here also, 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000, and 12000 grits. THey can be washed and reused, used dry or wet.
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any idea where u can get the polishing kit??

[dag65]

Yep any respectable Automotive Supply store should carry Meguires products.

[dag65]

Originally Posted by birdchua

any idea where u can get the polishing kit??

I got mine at the Hobby Shop here, but I think it can be had at any of the online stores. Its a good investment I have used mine alot, I usually sand the primer with the 3200 and 36000, rarely do I use anything rougher than the 6000 on a finish coat.
I think the company that makes them is LMG.
If you don't find it PM me tommorow and I will do some looking.
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[Kasso]

so is compound necessary or not? HLJ doesnt have anymore Tamiya Compound for sale.

[dag65]

Originally Posted by Kasso

so is compound necessary or not? HLJ doesnt have anymore Tamiya Compound for sale.

If it shines already no need to polish, yeah I heard the Tamiya stuff was going away. Polishing is an option not a must, if you have orange peel or small flaws you can't live with then polish away.