Rubbing Compound?

[Shaun]

Anyone Know How To Use This Stuff Properly?
tried it out yesterday and waxed the bonnet afterwards came up a real treat however swirl marks are still visible is this stuff supposed to get rid of it?
any tips/ comments welcome (Y)

 

[curtis]

Isnt it ment to be used with a machine polisher?

 

[frank]

if you were using G3 or similar its very abrasive (hence the swirls) and you need to finish with a finer compound (eg G7, or t-cut) and then wax it

 

[paddymarsden]

I use it from time to time,

Idealy you want to use it with a polishing machine with a stiff foam attachment, but you can use it on a cloth. Get an old spray bottle fill it with water then spray it on the area as you rub the compound in.

It does take a good rubbing session to see results hence the best way is to use a polisher. The water acts as lube so you dont burn the paint.

 

[Shaun]

if you were using G3 or similar its very abrasive (hence the swirls) and you need to finish with a finer compound (eg G7, or t-cut) and then wax it

lol i didnt make the swirl marks they were already there the bonnet came up alot better just didnt get rid of the slight scratchy swirl marks so... maybe ill invest into a buffer polisher thingy a mig... (Y)

 

[tajones]

I use G3 at work all the time and yes you should use with a buffer.
If you use G3 first then use a machine polish with a waffle head on your buffer just to get rid of the swirl marks.
Then use wax to bring to a shine.
Hope this helps.
Oh and keep the buffer moving all the time or else you'll burn through the paint.

 

[Shaun]

well my friend who owns an MR2 has this...
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_189810_langId_-1_categoryId_165640
any good?

 

[tajones]

I've never used 1 of them so couldn't comment.
However a buffer will set you back about £100 for a half decent one.
So i suppose your saving yourself some money if you buy the halfords 1.

 

[Shaun]

dont suppose you could tell me what brand/model you are using so i could compare because im a bit dubious of the halfords polisher, thankyou!

 

[porkpie700]

Dude don't waste your money, just give it a good t-cut and then polish/wax it twice over. If you keep going at it with rubbing compond you'll be taking off more paint than you need to. One more thing regarding the t-cut, do not let it dry once it's on or it'll be a total cow to take off. Put it on ya cloth work it into the paint then buff it straight off, then just wax it and see the difference.

 

[Shaun]

Dude don't waste your money, just give it a good t-cut and then polish/wax it twice over. If you keep going at it with rubbing compond you'll be taking off more paint than you need to. One more thing regarding the t-cut, do not let it dry once it's on or it'll be a total cow to take off. Put it on ya cloth work it into the paint then buff it straight off, then just wax it and see the difference.

i have t-cut and used it soooo many times but the ugly swirl marks and very fine scratches remain im replacing the bonnet anyways as i have a new one in the garage but the bonnet is my testing area before i do anything on the rest of the bodywork, ill take some pictures after certain finishes at some point and show everyone the difference... and my swirl marks

 

[tajones]

From experience T-cut is ok, but nowhere near as good a finish as buffing.
The 1 i use is a Bluepoint/Snap-on. It cost about £120 i think, its variable speed and quite light so doesn't make your arms ache. Lol.
A guy i work with gas a Milwackey ( i think thats how its spelt) That cost him £200 about 5 years ago, but it's brilliant. Even lighter than mine, I always try and use his when i can.
You only want to buff your car probably once or twice so it's probably not worth spending that sort of money.
Have you tried your local bodyshop?
We charge £50 to buff a full car and then polish it and it takes a few hours to do.

 

[Shaun]

From experience T-cut is ok, but nowhere near as good a finish as buffing.
The 1 i use is a Bluepoint/Snap-on. It cost about £120 i think, its variable speed and quite light so doesn't make your arms ache. Lol.
A guy i work with gas a Milwackey ( i think thats how its spelt) That cost him £200 about 5 years ago, but it's brilliant. Even lighter than mine, I always try and use his when i can.
You only want to buff your car probably once or twice so it's probably not worth spending that sort of money.
Have you tried your local bodyshop?
We charge £50 to buff a full car and then polish it and it takes a few hours to do.

will bare the bodyshop in mind but i think it will feel better if i did it and went... WOW! lol

 

[tajones]

Thats true theres nothing like the satisfaction of doing something yourself and seeing the benefits afterwards.