Turtle Wax polishing compound

[crazyjim]

Has anyone ever used Turtle Wax polishing compound on a model car? You know, after using one of those polishing kits with the real fine sandpaper? I've been using Novus #2 and it works pretty well, but I found a new can of the Turtle Wax in the garage and was thinking about using it.

I don't know how to run a comparison. How do you measure the grittiness? In microns? I'll try looking or emailing Turtle Wax and Novus if that's what it takes.

And remember - it's Friday and you know what that means. Pool, pizza, popcorn, and WWE Friday night Smackdown. Hope you all have a great evening.

[Longbox55]

I use it, works pretty good. I've taken blush out of Duplicolor with it without doing any sanding, brought the shine out right away.

[crazyjim]

Really? That's interesting. I've sent emails off to Novus & Turtle Wax trying to get an answer about the grit of each. The Turtle Wax is significantly cheaper than Novus.

[Kaleb]

What "type" of TW?

[Longbox55]

I use the liquid, I find it a bit easier to work with than the paste. I keep both the rubbing compound (coarser grit) and the polishing compound (fine) on hand.

[Tonioseven]

Could you post a picture of the item (s) in question?

[crazyjim]

Turtle Wax polishing compound. It comes in a round, white plastic container. The actual compound is white.

[Longbox55]

If you have the white compound, it's the finer of the 2. There is also a rubbng compound paste in a similar can that's more agressive. It is a reddish color, about the same color as red oxide primer, and the can has a red label on it. It is also a dryer compund that the white version.

[SuperStockAndy]

I use the red stuff and it works fine.

[crazyjim]

I know the difference between rubbing & polishing compounds, Bill. I'm wondering the difference between TW polishing compound and Novus #2.

[LoneWolf15]

Jim ,

I would say that the Turtle Wax would be more abrasive than the Novus 2 from past experience . I know for a fact that it will chew an enamel paint job up in half a heartbeat . The Novus 2 , on the otherhand , is great with the enamels.

Donn Yost

[crazyjim]

Thanks, Donn. If/when I get an answer from Novus & Turtle Wax, I'll be sure to post it here.

By the way Donn, somebody was asking about the Paasche H series, single action airbrush. I told him it's recommended by you.

[crazyjim]

Well Turtle Wax bummed me out. I talked with 3 different people and none of them could find the grit of their polishing compound.

Novus on the other hand was terrific. Novus #2 is 1200 grit and Novus #3 is 600 grit.

[Tonioseven]

I'll get a container and try it out; I RARELY use enamels but I'll find a use for it. Paasche H: I LOVE mine!! I'm thinking about getting another one!!