electric buffing?

[m408]

O.K. Gang. This may sound really stupid, but just thought that I would put it out here for your consideration and comments. What if I used one of those electric rotating tooth brushes for final rub out and polish? Seems to me that it would be much like a 1:1 final finish buffing. It would get into all of the nooks and crannies and easily controlable. Years ago when I first started building model cars, I used toothpaste for a final rub. Did a good job and the cars smelled good. Am I just getting senile in my old age? Or is this worth trying?

[jeffb]

i bought one at the dolla store to use with brasso. it worked pretty well, cept i let it get too dry and it left chatter marks. i havent tried it with wax yet but i think it shoud work with it too.

[TSK]

I use one of those battery operated tooth brush instead of the proverbial "old tooth brush". I found it makes quick work of cleaning model parts prior to painting.

[ramonesblues]

I've used toothpaste for years to rub out enamel paints, it works great. I use a soft cloth and rub by hand.

[RapidRob]

I've used toothpaste for years to rub out enamel paints, it works great. I use a soft cloth and rub by hand.

Would toothpaste work to buff out & polish a "roughly done" Testors spray clear coated enamel finish?

Rapid Rob

[dartman]

I have a cordless shoe buffer/polisher that I got at the dollar general.Uses a wool pad and is two speed.Looks good on paper but I have not tryed it yet.