IN THE BUFF

[customline]

I've been using the Novus fine scratch remover for years (and I'm slow to change) but would appreciate some info on final rub-out products.  Something to remove the ones that the Novus leaves behind.

[StevenGuthmiller]

I use Turtle Wax “Scratch and Swirl Remover”.

 

 

Steve

[Mike 1017]

I use Maguires Scratch X

[Beans]

+1 for Maguires

[Dave G.]

I use Formula 1 Scratch Out scratch and swirl remover. Sometimes when the paint went down already quite glossy that's all I use. Then a bees wax formula.

Edited 20 hours ago by Dave G.

[espo]

I have been pleased with the results using Tamiya Polishing Compound, Finish. Others are Mequiar's Plastx Cleaner & Polish as well as Nu Finish Scratch Doctor.  

[customline]

23 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

I use Turtle Wax “Scratch and Swirl Remover”.

 

 

Steve

 

12 hours ago, Mike 1017 said:

I use Maguires Scratch X

 

11 hours ago, Beans said:

+1 for Maguires

 

9 hours ago, Dave G. said:

I use Formula 1 Scratch Out scratch and swirl remover. Sometimes when the paint went down already quite glossy that's all I use. Then a bees wax formula.

I'd like to hear more about the bees wax, Dave (unless it's a secret formula, of course)

8 hours ago, espo said:

I have been pleased with the results using Tamiya Polishing Compound, Finish. Others are Mequiar's Plastx Cleaner & Polish as well as Nu Finish Scratch Doctor.  

I appreciate it, gents. I now have a nice "short list". 

[Dave G.]

"I'd like to hear more about the bees wax, Dave (unless it's a secret formula, of course)" 

No, it's actually store bought. It's a cleaning, polishing wax made for furniture finishes. I like it a lot. Plus one bottle will last two or more lifetimes for how much we use on models. It's my final step. Some folks like a hard wax but I like this. It works on acrylics and lacquer. Probably enamel as well, I just tend to not need to polish enamels..

The name is Howard Feed N Wax. The feed signifies penetrating nourishing for all wood finishes. To which lacquer is a common finish for wood. Works great for me.

Edited 17 minutes ago by Dave G.