Hello,
What polish do you use to polish CA?
I am wondering if thier is a polish that is finer then novus 2 and will give an additional shine...
Thanks...
Since everyone is answering question one, I'll take a shot at question #2.
On the label of Novus #2 is says it's a "fine scratch remover" which would make one think there is something finer like the Novus #1 "Clean and Shine" but I have yet to see #1 add anything to the blank after using #2.
Using both 10x and 20x loups I have experimented by applying #3 Novus followed by #2 polish with a paper towel to a spinning solid black acrylic blank then applied various other polishes mentioned above including my favorite Flitz polish but I can see no improvement over the #2 with anything I have tried. I even tried some marble polish I got with my RV countertops but it doesn't seem to add any lustre to the blanks. I tried the same thing to a wood blank finished with CA after allowing it to cure and harden for a day with the same results.
My conclusion is that if someone wants a pen shinier than what I can do with Novus #2, they had better shop elsewhere because I can't get them any shinier!
With all that said, I do think I get a better shine when applying the #2 Novus when I use a (smooth) soft Kleenex type material than by using a (scratchy) paper towel material. Give it a try and see if you notice any difference and while you're at it wait 24 hours after applying the CA before finishing it and see what happens!