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I used Dr. Kirk's Scratch Freee for the first time a couple of days ago. Dr. Kirk's is a fairly thick paste wax mixed with EEE buffing compound. I think this is essentially the same as EEE UltraShine, jut a bit less expensive here probably because its made in USA rather than Oz.

Wood was mesquite, piece was a bud vase, finished in a DIY version of shellawax (carnauba paste wax mixed with a little shellac). I sanded to 800 grit, applied the Dr. Kirk's with the piece stationary, and then buffed it on the lathe using paper towel. Then applied the shellac/wax.

Obviously, this is a limited test, but I can compare it with a cocobolo vase that was done with only sanding and the shellac/wax - the vase with the buffing wax is clearly a bit shinier.

So bottom line - I'm happy with the results that I got.
 
I use it some on small items like boxes, especially if I want to finish with Shellawax or carnauba wax. It is tripoli, a very fine abrasive in a wax carrier. It will darken white woods like maple slightly. I usually finish pens with CA and sand without using eee although you can. I have used Shellawax on pens and its a pretty finish but not as durable as CA.
 
I use it on small projects. I like it. Just don't leave it out in a very hot shop in the summer... I've completely melted mine more than once.
 
I've been using EEE and then finishing with Shellawax (liquid) on both pens (wood) and wooden bottle stoppers. I've been quite pleased with the results.
 
when i turn a pen i dont sand, then i put a ca finish on, sand with micromesh and the use the eee wax. Crystal clear finish and no scratches. Its a little pricey but a great tool to have in any shop.
 
I use EEE ultra shine on EVERYTHING turned on my lathe! Pens, stoppers, bowls etc, I sand through 600, EEE, apply finish, then depending on the finish I may just buff off of lathe or if the finish requires sanding such as CA or WTF I sand 400/600 EEE, PP and then buff on the wheel. But I think EEE is a great product and use it all the time. Plastics I simply eliminate applying the finish but I use EEE on those as well.
 
Tried it the first time on some acrylics. Shocked me on the darker colors, completely removed all the swirls. Normally finish off with a little plastic polish, but forgot one.... Can't tell the difference in appearance, however the feel is quite interesting.

Merry Christmas!

~Kendall
 
+1 on the eee
i am using it on most things too these days, both a a final sanding on the bare wood, and again on the CA then the palsticX
my two cents :)
Sulli
 
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