CA for Acrylic?

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Is it possible? Would it help with the tiny scratches? I am disappointed in ONE STEP and can't think of the other polish I have used. Just wondering if there is another way other than the buffing wheel to remove the tiny scratches, and does the buffing wheel make that big a difference?

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Jared
 
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I use a sharp skew and make very light cuts. Then sand with micro-mesh up through 12000. I have also used carnuba wax to buff with.
 
I use a sharp rounded skew laid flat on the rest, high speed, light touch; then wetsand slow speed with Micromesh thru all 9 grits, then hit it with Blue Magic metal polish from the nearby auto parts store, applied with a a tshirt cloth at high speed and wiped with clean part of same cloth.

The only time I would use CA on acrylic is if there's a bubble or chip I needed to repair.

Hope that helps!
 
I'm still working on trying the skew...but if you use a skew and get it that smooth, what is the lowest grit you start with? Or do you go straight to the micromesh?
 
A scratch remover for plastics such as Novus and several others works wonders on plastics. Also wet sanding including micro mesh will help you ta achieve a great shine.
 
You might try: Flitz. Novus 3 2 1, HUT UltraGloss Plastic Polish, MAAS, any of the scratch and swirl removers for acrylic finishes on autos, etc.

Does the buffing wheel make a difference? You get a definite yes fr
om me. Flannel wheels are the best...much better than the wheels found at the home centers and HF. You may want to read this thread and follow the advice given by George.

You can make a homemade buffing system with an all thread rod, washers, and nuts and wheels, of course. I just did a search on buffing here on the forum and lots of info to be had.

Do a good turn daily!
Don

J.L.DAVIS said:
Is it possible? Would it help with the tiny scratches? I am disappointed in ONE STEP and can't think of the other polish I have used. Just wondering if there is another way other than the buffing wheel to remove the tiny scratches, and does the buffing wheel make that big a difference?

Thanks
Jared
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I have been using this stuff for years and my finishes have been coming out great and a deep shine. Everyone talks about buffing and I have asked a few questions. I had gotten the flannel wheels that have been talked about but have yet to give it a try. I do want to see what all the rage is and if there actually is a difference in shine.

http://www.sisweb.com/micromesh/micro_gloss.htm

After I use my skew to get my shape to where I want it, I go right to the micromesh and take it all the way. Then I hit it with MicroGloss and then final finish is MicroFinish an polishes to a brilliant shine.

They one thing that is very very important is to use a good paper towel so that it does not leave scratches. I found out the hard way that those blue shop towels will do just that. So I only use them to apply CA now. I use the Viva soft white towels and work great. (no yellow socks for me:smile:)
 
Hey J.L, I use wet sanding pads from Barry and then use a buffing wheel from him as well. If I didnt have the buffing wheel I use a product call "Finness it "from 3M. It is a polishing compound for the automotive paints. Works great for me. Hope this helps. I have a few videos up on my ustream page. I cant remember if I use the wheel in any but you can look through them. Just cllick on my sig line with ustream in it.
Thanks,
Brian
 
Nikitas said:
Hey J.L, I use wet sanding pads from Barry and then use a buffing wheel from him as well. If I didnt have the buffing wheel I use a product call "Finness it "from 3M. It is a polishing compound for the automotive paints. Works great for me. Hope this helps. I have a few videos up on my ustream page. I cant remember if I use the wheel in any but you can look through them. Just cllick on my sig line with ustream in it.
Thanks,
Brian
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Thanks, I'll check out the ustream!
 
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