Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

Rubbing compound

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-06-2009, 03:25 PM
  #1  
Launching!
Thread Starter
 
BlkT/A01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tinley Park IL.
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Rubbing compound

Hey guys i was just wondering what rubbing compounds is everyone using?? I will be using a PC. I have Zaino but i wanted to get a real good buff before i use the zaino.
Old 05-06-2009, 04:48 PM
  #2  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (32)
 
02TransAm/Batmobile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southside Chicago
Posts: 3,180
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Rubbing compounds will dull your finish so be sure as to what you are doing and the process you are taking.

For stubborn imperfections I pull out the 3M rubbing compound on an Orange Pad, set it on speed 3 and go over the panel. I start to increase the speed as time progresses. Once I finish with that, the finish is pretty dull, then I bust out the Mezerna IP and do the same process on a different Orange Pad. Then, (if need be) some TC-8 swirl cutter and finish it off with your choice of wax on a Blue Pad.
Old 05-06-2009, 06:21 PM
  #3  
Launching!
Thread Starter
 
BlkT/A01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tinley Park IL.
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i know it dulls the paint thats why u polish afterwards. Just wanted to know what other people where using.
Old 05-06-2009, 07:55 PM
  #4  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (32)
 
02TransAm/Batmobile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southside Chicago
Posts: 3,180
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

I'm sorry, it's jus' the way you worded your question. I like 3M's rubbing compound. I have tried Meguiar's and the results were about the same but I felt that the 3M was more abrasive.
Old 05-06-2009, 07:58 PM
  #5  
On The Tree
iTrader: (6)
 
95transamlt1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

3m is the way to go I have had great results using it.
Old 05-06-2009, 08:24 PM
  #6  
TECH Addict
 
ZaneO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Posts: 2,375
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

3M makes a few good ones. Meguiars 105 is very nice. And of course Menzerna.
Old 05-06-2009, 09:03 PM
  #7  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (20)
 
98 WS6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 3,767
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Another one for 3M, rubbing and polishing.
Old 05-07-2009, 09:26 AM
  #8  
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (2)
 
wannafbody's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 4,738
Received 844 Likes on 646 Posts

Default

Get some Megs Ultimate compound from WalMart. Follow that up with Zaino ZPC. Slap on some Z2pro and be the envy of the neighborhood.
Old 05-21-2009, 12:22 PM
  #9  
Launching!
Thread Starter
 
BlkT/A01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tinley Park IL.
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

thanks for the suggestions guys...im going to go with 3m.



Quick Reply: Rubbing compound



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:10 AM.