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J_Mac

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Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound
« on: June 16, 2007, 06:23:15 AM »
In your experience what's the best technique for using this stuff (the red compound) and does it ever leave a ball with a polished finish, or is it always more of a sheen?
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Re: Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2007, 06:54:35 PM »
I think you have to apply a lot and press very hard to get an actual shine from rubbing compound; of course you can. Under average circumstances, you'd get a more than decent "sheen" or "compound finish" from using it (Reference: the equivalent of using Track's Clean and Sheen over 600 grit sanding or Brunswick's Rough Buff over 220 grit sanding). Sometimes this level of polish is/was called a 1000 grit polish. Judging by looks alone, it appears to be halfway between a true polish and a matte finish. blah, blah, blah (OK, I went on too long.)

Brunswick used to recommend the use of it (automotive rubbing compound) back in the Danger Zone days.
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Re: Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2007, 07:24:19 PM »
The red colored "rubbing" compound you speak of was intended for use on automotive paint to remove blemishes.  It has a grit in it and is NOT intended to be fine enough to be considered a "polish", that is why they also had the white "polishing" compound.

  I used to use these two in conjunction together to maintain my equipment. When used with some speed and pressure, the white "polishing" compound can create quite a nice shine.

P.S.  When using these to finish or shine a ball, be sure to thouroughly clean the ball with a cleaner that will remove waxy buildup from the surface as they will leave a waxy residue on the ball and you won't get a true reaction until it is cleaned off or burned through.
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