Finisher's compound?

[jano11]

I'm thinking about buying a new batch of polishing compounds, that's why I ask your opinion.
How does Finisher's compound fare compared to Tamiya and Gunze compounds?
Does the compound set components contain as much of each type (Hard, Fine, Micro) as if you buy them individually?

Also, did anyone use Gunze Mr.Hi-Coating? Is it worth the investing in it?

Thanks in advance.

[Decs0105]

For me the Finishers compound is the best stuff you can get, way better than Tamiya!

The hard compound lets you even remove light orange peel and followed by the other 2 types you get a pretty much perfect surface.

[Rye 21]

I too was wondering this. So this Finisher's compound is good stuff huh? I'll have to try it

Thanks!!

[Sixx]

where can we get some finishers compound? I did a Google search with no matches

I just picked some up at Hiroboys website for anyone looking!

[Decs0105]

Originally Posted by Sixx

where can we get some finishers compound? I did a Google search with no matches

I just picked some up at Hiroboys website for anyone looking!

yes Hiroboy or RainbowTen are good sources.

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by Thesaint111

For me the Finishers compound is the best stuff you can get, way better than Tamiya!

The hard compound lets you even remove light orange peel and followed by the other 2 types you get a pretty much perfect surface.

I've gotten exactly the same results from the three Tamiya compounds, but I haven't tried the Finishers. What's way better about it?

Ddms

[Decs0105]

Originally Posted by Didymus

I've gotten exactly the same results from the three Tamiya compounds, but I haven't tried the Finishers. What's way better about it?

Ddms

It's obvousily a personal preference, that's why I wrote "for me". I was never really happy with the Tamiya stuff, the coarse type should have been a bit more coarse and with the finish type I still got little scratches. And that is where the Finishers stuff works better for me atleast...

There are many compunds out there and you just have to find the one that suits you the best If you are happy with the Tamiya compund and get excellent results then there is of course no reason for you to try anything different...

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by Thesaint111

...the coarse type should have been a bit more coarse and with the finish type I still got little scratches.

Thanks; that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for.

If you are happy with the Tamiya compund and get excellent results then there is of course no reason for you to try anything different...

Righto! My mileage varies: I've found the Tamiya Coarse to be strong enough to get rid of orange peel (without leaving a scratch pattern), and the Finish to be scratch-free. So I guess I'll sit tight.

The Tam Finish-grade is pretty expensive and doesn't have much "body"; so I'd be tempted to try the Finishers if it's cheaper. Next time I build a car that needs a super-bright shine, I'll compare them at my LHS.

Ddms