Polishing Compound
October 12th, 2007
whats the difference/order between rubbing compound/ polishing comp/ hand glaze comp/ and wax?
i have a really old/classic red car (1982) that the paint on it is really faded from water spots and other stuff over the years.
i went to a speciallity store and got a bunch of different products, the only thing that really worked good and restored the coloring was the 3M rubbing compound. which is based on my understanding one of the roughest compound that can be used on cars.
my question is now that i used that and restored coloring, what should i do next to get a really nice glossy finish?
i was looking at the available products and there is a bunch of different ones, like Polishing compound, Hand Glaze (have no idea what it is), and a couple of different kind of Waxes
which one should i use, or which order should i use them in (and what does each one do)?
(i prefer the 3M brand because thats the one that worked the best)
thanks in advance
so wax would be applied after the Glaze?
In order of aggressiveness:
1. Rubbing compound
2. Polishing compound
3. Swirl mark remover
4. Glaze
The rubbing compound has removed most of the visible defects. Now you need to add gloss and remove any minor defects the compound created.
The polishing compound is milder and should be used after the rubbing compound. A glaze has no polishing ability, it just adds gloss and depth, Final step is wax which will protect the shine you created.
Consider the 3M Swirl Mark Remover as your next step. You can glaze after that if you want. Apply the wax last.
|
|
Tripoli polishing compound – Buffalo Dental Mfg. -metal, wood, horn, hard rubber $0.98 |
|
|
Applicator Pads Polish Wax Rubbing Compound 4 Diameter H3F $0.99 |
|
|
Dremel Polishing Compound 421 $1.52 |
|
|
Jewelry polishing compound scratchremoval Buffing rouge $1.95 |
|
|
Dremel 421 Polishing Compound $1.99 |
|
|
Pack of 4 Applicator Pads Polish Wax Rubbing Compound 4 Diameter Clear Coat Safe $1.99 |
|
|
Flame Shape Mini Felt Bob- Polishing Compounds Tool $2.00 |
|
|
red rouge polishing compound, high polish gold, silver $2.03 |
|
|
Dremel 421 POLISHING COMPOUND $2.49 |
|
|
Jeweler’s Metal Polishing Compound Rouge 1 oz Bars – USA Made – 6 Colors-Grades $2.59 |
|
|
Jeweler’s Metal Polishing Compound Rouge 1 oz Bars – USA Made – 6 Colors-Grades $2.59 |
|
|
Jeweler’s Metal Polishing Compound Rouge 1 oz Bars – USA Made – 6 Colors-Grades $2.59 |
|
|
Jeweler’s Metal Polishing Compound Rouge 1 oz Bars – USA Made – 6 Colors-Grades $2.59 |
|
|
Jeweler’s Metal Polishing Compound Rouge 1 oz Bars – USA Made – 6 Colors-Grades $2.59 |
|
|
Jeweler’s Metal Polishing Compound Rouge 1 oz Bars – USA Made – 6 Colors-Grades $2.59 |
|
|
DREMEL 421 ROTARY POWER TOOL POLISHING COMPOUND ATTACHMENT NEW SALE $2.69 |
|
|
Aluminium Polishing Compound Soap – 4″X1″ First stage Cutting Bar BROWN TRIPMAX $2.71 |
|
|
Aluminium, Brass & Copper Polishing Compound Soap High Mirror Finish bar 4″X1″ $2.71 |
|
|
Rouge Polishing Compound 4″X1″ STARMAX give High Quality Finish on Gold & Silver $2.71 |
|
|
ONE STEP rouge polishing compound, high polish on gold, silver, copper, brass $2.75 |
|
|
New Dremel # 421 Polishing Compound for metal and more $2.81 |
|
|
NEW! Dremel Polishing Compound 421 NIB $2.89 |
|
|
Dremel Mfg. Division Polishing Compound, $2.89 |
|
|
DRE421 Rubbing Polishing Compound by Dremel $2.95 |
|
|
Polishing Compound by Dremel no. 421 $2.99 |
|
|
4 oz. Tripoli Polishing Compound ROTARY TOOLS $2.99 |
|
|
4 oz. White Rouge Polishing Compound – Rotary Tools $2.99 |
|
|
Dremel Polishing Compound DRE421 $2.99 |
|
|
3″ Sisal Mounted Buffing Wheel- Polishing Compound Tool $3.00 |
|
|
Club Shape Felt Cone- Polish Metals, Polishing Compound $3.00 |
|
|
TAMIYA 87068 POLISHING COMPOUND COARSE 22ml JAPAN $3.04 |
|
|
Tamiya 87068 Polishing Compound Coarse $3.15 |
|
|
Tamiya 87068 Polishing Compound Coarse $3.25 |
|
|
Tamiya 87069 Polishing Compound Fine $3.25 |
|
|
Tamiya 87069 Polishing Compound Fine $3.35 |
|
|
ENKAY 152 POLISHING COMPOUND RED ROUGE MADE IN THE USA $3.39 |
|
|
ENKAY 152-BR POLISHING COMPOUND BROWN TRIPOLI USA MADE $3.39 |
|
|
ENKAY 152-BL POLISHING COMPOUND BLACK EMERY MADE IN USA $3.39 |
|
|
BADGER BUFFING COMPOUND (CLEAN & POLISH TOOLS) #11180 $3.49 |
|
|
Handi Butler Polishing Compound #2 Fine-For Plated or Sterling Silver $3.50 |
|
|
NEW Black Emery Polishing Buffing Compound 4 Oz Tube $3.59 |
|
|
Dremel Polishing Compound – 421A $3.79 |
|
|
USA Brown Tripoli Polishing Compound Metal Wood Rubber $3.86 |
|
|
ENKAY 152-B POLISH COMPOUND BLUE ALL-PURPOSE USA MADE $3.89 |
|
|
ENKAY 152-G POLISHING COMPOUND GREEN STAINLESS USA MADE $3.89 |
|
|
WHITE POLISHING COMPOUND CLEANS & SHINES No. 7 NEW $3.95 |
|
|
Tamiya Part# 87068, Polishing Compound Coarse $3.95 |
|
|
Polishing Buffing Compound Brown Tripoli 4oz bar USA $3.99 |
|
|
Polishing Buffing Compound Jewelers Rouge 4oz bar USA $3.99 |
|
|
Polishing Buffing Compound Green Stainless Steel 4oz US $3.99 |
|
|
Polishing Buffing Compound Blue All-Purpose 4oz bar USA $3.99 |
|
|
4 oz. Emery Buffing & Polishing Compound Rotary Tools $3.99 |
|
|
Polishing Buffing Compound Black Emery 4oz bar US Made $3.99 |
|
|
Polishing Buffing Compound White Diamond Rouge 4oz $3.99 |
|
|
One 4oz Bar Stropping Compound White Rouge or Black Emery polishing buff jeweler $4.30 |
|
|
One 4oz Bar Stropping Compound White Rouge or Black Emery polishing buff jeweler $4.30 |
|
|
Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound + Polishing Cloth (rubbing scratch swirl remover) $4.49 |
|
|
Tamiya 87070 Polishing Compound (Finish) $4.49 |
|
|
DREMEL Polishing Compound #421 bit, polishing compound $4.50 |
|
|
DREMEL #421 Polishing Compound, Solid, Metals & Plastics *SHIPS FROM USA* $4.50 |
|
|
DREMEL Polishing Compound #421 bit, polishing compound $4.50 |
|
|
DREMEL #421 Polishing Compound in Brand New In Package *SHIPS FROM USA* $4.50 |
|
|
Black Rouge Metal Polishing & Buffing Compound 6 oz $4.69 |
|
|
6 oz Gold Polishing Buffing Compound for Chrome $4.69 |
|
|
Blue Rouge Polishing Buffing Compound Plastic Synthetic $4.69 |
|
|
6 oz Green Polishing Buffing Compound – Stainless Steel $4.69 |
|
|
RED ROUGE DIALUX RED POLISHING COMPOUND GOLD JEWELRY $4.75 |
|
|
DIALUX VORNEX ORANGE PRE-POLISH TRIPOLI CUTTING COMPOUND FOR METALS $4.79 |
|
|
POLISHING COMPOUND DIALUX BLEU BLUE METAL POLISH ROUGE $4.85 |
|
|
Jewelers Red Rouge Bar Polishing Paste Jewelry Polish Gold Silver Compound 3oz $4.85 |
|
|
Buffing Polishing Compound Tool 3mm Dia Shank Pointed Felt Bobs 10 Pcs $4.87 |
|
|
Buffing Polishing Compound Tool 3mm Dia Shank Pointed Felt Bobs 10 Pcs $4.90 |
|
|
WHITE POLISHING COMPOUND DIALUX SILVER POLISH JEWELRY $4.95 |
|
|
POLISHING COMPOUND DIALUX GRIS STAINLESS STEEL POLISH $4.95 |
|
|
Buffing Polishing Compound Tool Kit 3mm Dia Shank Mini Felt Bobs 10 Pcs $4.96 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
1 PC 5 gram Diamond polishing lapping paste compound LOW PRICE $4.98 |
|
|
PACTRA AERO GLOSS RUBBING COMPOUND POLISH 2-1/4OZ NEW $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
5 gram Diamond paste compound,polishing lapping from 14.000 Grit to 400 Grit $4.99 |
|
|
10 Gram W0.5 (10000# Grit) Diamond Polishing Lapping Paste Compound – Oil Based $5.00 |
|
|
DMT ADELUXE Aligner Deluxe Knife Sharpening Kit $38.99 Features a 3 stone kit coarse fine & extra fine with a fine serrated sharpener accessory and fabric pouch.ATTRIBUTES Includes: Interchangeable Stone Holder Blade Guide And 3 4 in. Whetstones Special Features: Easy-to-follow instructions Storage: Fabric Storage Pouch… |
|
|
3M 03900 Rubbing Compound – 8 oz. $8.29 3MTM Rubbing Compound (Fine Cut) safely and effectively removes 1500 grit sanding scratches. Removes water spots and is clear coat safe. 3MTM is the world leader in automotive products… |
|
|
Dremel 709-01 110 pc Super Accessory Kit $17.97 Accessory kit for organized storage of the popular Dremel accessories. Consists of: 1 high speed cutter, 20 cut off wheels, 15 heavy duty cut off wheels, (5) 1 1/4” reinforced cut off wheels, (1) 1/2” drum sander, (4) 1/2” sanding bands 60 grit, (4) 1/2” sanding bands 120 grit, 1/4” drum sander, (3) 1/4” sanding bands 60 grit, (3) 1/4” sanding bands 120 grit, 22 coarse sandpaper discs, 24 m… |
|
|
Dremel 684-01 20-Piece Clean & Polish Rotary Tool Accessory Kit With Case $6.68 DREMEL 20 PC CLEANING AND POLISHING MOTO TOOL KIT *Kit includes: 1 ea No 401 mandrel, 3 ea No 429 polishing wheel, 1 ea No 421 polishing compound 1 ea No 520 polishing wheel, 1 ea No 402 mandrel, 1 ea No 403 bristle brush, 1 ea No 404 bristle brush, 1 ea No 405 bristle brush, 1 ea No 428 steel brush, 2 ea No 425 polishing wheel, 1 ea No 422 polishing tip, and 6 ea No 414 polishing wheels… |
|
|
Dremel 7700-1/15 MultiPro 7.2-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool Kit $43.48 7.2V, 2 speed (10,000 and 20,000 RPM). Accepts accessories up to 1/8” shank. Shaft lock for easy bit changing. Light and compact design makes it easy to handle. Removable battery with 3 hour charge time. Includes battery, charger, 15 accessories, and lawn mower and garden tool sharpener. Refer to model… |
|
|
BlueMagic 400 Metal Polish Cream – 7 oz. $4.59 Blue Magic 200G 7oz. Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream Canadian – Blue Magic 400CN…. |
|
|
United Cutlery UC2723 Metal Glo Polishing Paste $2.48 Cleans polishes and protects! Removes tarnishes and oxidation…. |
|
|
6 oz USA Green Rouge Polishing Buffing Compound – Steel, Aluminum, Chrome $2.97 Metal polishing compounds that come in a wax, paraffin-oil or grease-based block/bar are often referred to generically as ‘jeweler’s rouge’. Rouge is French for red, and jeweler’s rouge is a specific type of polishing compound that contains ferrous oxides (which give it the red color) and is used most typically to polish precious metals. We offer several different compounds (including red jeweler… |
|
|
Dremel 32-Piece 2-Speed MultiPro Kit Here’s the drill. This 2-speed rotary Dremel tool goes from 15,000 to 35,000 rpm with the flip of a switch and is ideal for many applications. And, with 32 different bits in the storage case, the Dremel works well on most surfaces and materials! The Dremel 32-piece MultiPro kit makes a great gift! Order today!… |
|
|
JFJ Easy Pro Universal CD/DVD Repair Machine $119.00 JFJ Easypro CD/DVD Disc Cleaner And Repair System Are you tired of buying cheap devices that just look promising and fail to perform? Or machines as expensive as a few thousand dollars that promise the quality and fail to make any substantial improvement on the condition of your collection of discs? Do you feel that you have wasted the money that you spent, regardless if it’s a few dollars or a fe… |
