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Polishing question

Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:36 pm
by jmurphy18
Folks
I have a question for you experienced molders :). I just laid down 5 coats of X-22 on my Nissan R-34. Now waiting the 7 days for it to cure. What I would like is an opinion of what to use to buff the clear. I do detail cars, family and friends, so I have some Chemical Guys compounds in my garage. What I have is X-38 Final Polish, X-36 Compound, X-34 Compound and X-32. The smaller the number the courser the compound, X-32 is pretty hard on a car body
From Chemical Guys site : Test the heavier V32 and V34 compounds on deep scratches, intense swirl marks, and oxidation to remove severe damage and restore reflection to the paint. After compounding, or when dealing with lighter swirl marks on a newer car, test out V36 and V38 to refine the gloss, shine, and clarity of the painted finish.
Should I use this or should I buy some Novus Plastic polish?

Thank you
John

Re: Polishing question

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:44 am
by jmurphy18
I can answer my own question. I forgot to purchase some Novas polish so I just used the Chemical Guys V-36 to start, V-38 to polish and Butter Wet Wax as a wax on the car body and I will say it does look excellent in my opinion. Just FYI

Re: Polishing question

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:14 pm
by Kevthemodeller
:pics:

Re: Polishing question

Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:10 pm
by jmurphy18
Kev,
Here you go. Shot with a D850 so it shows all my mistakes also LOL

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Re: Polishing question

Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:08 pm
by Kevthemodeller
Now that's cool :clap:

What clear have you used?

Re: Polishing question

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:15 am
by jmurphy18
Thank you Kev! Tamiya X-22 ~4 coats with X-20A thinner. That is all that is available around here. I have an Ultimate order in limbo somewhere. Not from Paul, Strikeforce hobbies to clarify