Duplicolor paint-how long should I wait to polish?

[bandera]

I just painted my first diecast with dark green Duplicolor paint. Has some imperfections in it and was wondering how long I should wait before I used rubbing compound or swirl remover on it. Also, if I use one of these, will it leave a "wax" coat on it that might ruin a clear coat ? Thanks!!!!

[mike@af]

Awhile. It depends how much you applied, and the type of paint (i.e. enamel or acrylic). I say wait a week.

[crimsonkarter21]

same here...

[KustmAce]

3-4 months.

[Tommycool666]

i would aggre with ace 3-4 months

[hks_kansei]

i think it says how long on the can, i have a can of Holts Duplicolour and i think it says a week, but i would wait much longer before polishing.

[bandera]

Ok, so if I wait a while, then do it, will it leave a "wax" residue that will affect the final clear coat?

[bandera]

Originally Posted by bandera

Ok, so if I wait a while, then do it, will it leave a "wax" residue that will affect the final clear coat?

Well, how about it???????????

[lilbudman]

Don't wax until after your finial clear. Because paint won't stick to wax. See, what wax does (besides shine up the paint a bit) is put a protective coat on the paint which well....protects that paint.

[mike@af]

I dont ever wax, it doesnt really do anything.

[bandera]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

I dont ever wax, it doesnt really do anything.

I know all that about wax, but I'm trying to find out if rubbing compuond or swirl remover leaves a "non-stick" coating like wax? Thanks!

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by bandera

I know all that about wax, but I'm trying to find out if rubbing compuond or swirl remover leaves a "non-stick" coating like wax? Thanks!

Most do not leave a coating. I know Tamiya doesnt, nor does Novus #2, and a few others.