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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: jbkoala on October 25, 2012, 09:14:33 AM

Title: Control-it polish
Post by: jbkoala on October 25, 2012, 09:14:33 AM
How do you apply this polish? Can I just apply it on and shine it with a spinner?

The instructions says "spread even coat, allow haze to form, wipe off with clean cloth...".

Seems quite different from what I have done up until now with other polishes.
Title: Re: Control-it polish
Post by: charlest on October 25, 2012, 09:24:27 AM
It is a different polish. You can use a spinner to get the shine part of it, but the major purpose of Control-It is to block the pores of the resin and reduce the absorption of oil. It has what is termed a "slip agent". The result of applying Control-It is not only a shine for more length but also reduced overall hook and reduced backend.

While the shine may dull over time, the slip agent can only be removed by sanding with a relatively rough abrasive like a P500 or P1000 grit sanding pad or the equivalent sandpaper.
Title: Re: Control-it polish
Post by: jbkoala on October 26, 2012, 02:45:30 AM
I understand the chemistry part. But I wish to know how to apply it the proper way...
Title: Re: Control-it polish
Post by: charlest on October 26, 2012, 04:11:54 AM
I understand the chemistry part. But I wish to know how to apply it the proper way...

The proper way is to follow the instructions on the bottle, as always. It tells you exactly what to do.
Title: Re: Control-it polish
Post by: Rightycomplex on October 26, 2012, 06:50:23 AM
+1 with Charlest. With the slip agent in control-it, you want to be careful as to how much you apply because you can dramatically reduce the reaction of the ball. A small amount in a towel, wipe on by hand, a little water to help, buff off with low speed on the spinner and light hand pressure.