Tips on using rubbing compound please...

adamwilkes14 · Mar 6, 2011

I bought a tub of Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound tonight, figured I would try it and see if it can help get rid of the scratches on the sides of my bed. I also bought a bag of applicator pads and a bundle of terry cloth rags. Any tips on doing this? This is the first time I have done this type of thing...

Sharp Charge · Mar 6, 2011

Very carefully... If you only have fine scratches you'll want to use a polishing compound. the rubbing compound will be to coarse. If any of those scratches are down through primer, rubbing compound won't help either, you'll need touch up paint first.

Start with a small spot and apply the compound as the directions indicate, carefully rub into the paint till it hazes over. Next apply polishing compound and repeat the process, followed by polish, then wax. You should see the paint regain it's shine as you use progressively finer compounds (polish).

The Assassin · Mar 6, 2011

You can also look on You Tube.

Tips on using rubbing compound please...

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