Funkychiken Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 Polishing compound dries really hard, and fills the crevices I have historically used tooth-picks (sharpened) and a tooth brush. I've tried soaking in warm, soapy water & use a paint brush - but it does not work. EVERY TIME I end up scratching the polished surface - which was the reason for polishing in the first place... it can be an endless cycle.. so what do you guys do? thanks for tips...!
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 It might be time to change the polishing compound that you use. Not sure what to do with your current project. Steve
SfanGoch Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) Scrubbing with a nylon toothbrush shouldn't scratch the finish. Edited September 12, 2019 by SfanGoch
George Bojaciuk Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) Use those pointed Tamiya swabs and some detailer. They are wound very tight and just dip them in a small container. I used Final Inspection from Meguiar and my fav right now is Speed Shine from Griots. I use the Speed Shine after every wash on my real cars. Makes ‘em gleam! John Dezan from Canada turned me onto the swabs. Since...they have made even finer ones. I have the full assortment now! Just and addendum: nylon will scratch a painted surface. I learned this buying 100% cotton diapers to wax my Corvette back in the ‘90’s. All the stitching was nylon. Not good. cotton burns, nylon melts. I use this as a rule of thumb when I polish anything...models or real cars. Edited September 12, 2019 by George Bojaciuk
Snake45 Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 36 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: It might be time to change the polishing compound that you use. Steve Agree. Warm soapy water (or running water from the kitchen tap) and a toothbrush should take it out. Has worked for me on dozens of models. I polish with Wright's Silver Cream, available at Walmart.
Funkychiken Posted September 13, 2019 Author Posted September 13, 2019 Thanks all for your comments, I use Nouvos 3 compound. I used to use Tamiya, but the tubes dry up on me. I'll try the tamiya cotton bud method!
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 47 minutes ago, Funkychiken said: Thanks all for your comments, I use Nouvos 3 compound. I used to use Tamiya, but the tubes dry up on me. I'll try the tamiya cotton bud method! I use Novus polish. Never had any issues removing it from panel lines. Steve
Tommy124 Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 In the process of cleaning, I found the small dental "floss stick" to be helpful:
berr13 Posted September 14, 2019 Posted September 14, 2019 Business cards work for me, when it happens. I also use Novus, and it rarely cakes in grooves.
BigTallDad Posted September 14, 2019 Posted September 14, 2019 If you use a toothbrush, get a pediatric toothbrush...very soft bristles.
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 15, 2019 Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/13/2019 at 10:43 PM, berr13 said: Business cards work for me, when it happens. I also use Novus, and it rarely cakes in grooves. It will, but no worse than any other automotive polish. A little water and a sharpened tooth pick will take it out. I have to make a confession. When I’m cleaning the polish out of the panel lines, I sit down with a tooth pick, a soft rag, and my tongue! ? I get some saliva down into the crevices and then use the tooth pick on it. Seems to work like a charm. Maybe the saliva helps to dissolve the polish. Steve
ChrisBcritter Posted September 15, 2019 Posted September 15, 2019 Nothing like an old fashioned spit shine!
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 15, 2019 Posted September 15, 2019 9 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: Nothing like an old fashioned spit shine! Exactly!? Steve
slusher Posted September 15, 2019 Posted September 15, 2019 16 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: It will, but no worse than any other automotive polish. A little water and a sharpened tooth pick will take it out. I have to make a confession. When I’m cleaning the polish out of the panel lines, I sit down with a tooth pick, a soft rag, and my tongue! ? I get some saliva down into the crevices and then use the tooth pick on it. Seems to work like a charm. Maybe the saliva helps to dissolve the polish. Steve Steve, you are a really smart guy. That is a good tip. It is always hard getting wax out of the grooves....
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 15, 2019 Posted September 15, 2019 22 minutes ago, slusher said: Steve, you are a really smart guy. That is a good tip. It is always hard getting wax out of the grooves.... More like a lazy guy! As a rule, when I sit down to remove the polish from the panel lines, it's in my Lazy Boy in front of the TV. I always have spit handy! Steve
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