i was wondering what should i use to buff metallic paints like mr.hobby Super metallic paints and the like… thanks!
I am particular to rags from old cotton T-shirts or old flannel shirts. I’ve had very good luck using either as a buffing cloth.
Thanks quincy! how bout some paper towels?
They would probably flake/desintgrate. You need something that willn’t tear apart.
Paper towels are to rough. I have found the perfect buffing material. My wife gets a lot of Avon products. In their small boxes they ues a felt covered sponge rubber. They make perfect polishing cloths. I even use them to polish out canopy and windshields.
I can’t say for sure, but I would think that the paper towels would be scratchier, the paper fibers tend to be stiffer than cotton fibers - it might be a little more aggressive than you’d like for polishing or buffing.
Use a soft cotton cloth, and some Colgate regular paste for extra shine. Don’t over polish a thin coat with Colgate, you make end up removing some so you can see the plastic.
I routinely use cotton Q-tips for buffing my Model Master Metalizers with consistantly good results. I like the Q-tips because I have better control and it’s easy to reach moderate tight spots. After waiting 15 to 20 minutes of drying, I gently polish the Metalizer to a realistic shine. To protect the finish, I use Model Master sealer per their recomendation. Works great and finishes fast. I’ve tried paper towels in the past, and yep…scratch city! Not to mention, tiny torn paper fibers in the finish. I’ve also tried with bathroom tissue once, and while it buffed the Metalizer pretty good, there was an ungogly amount paper lint stuck in the finish. Stay away from the later two. Scraps of a old cotton T-shirt is superior in buffing such paints like Model Master Metalizer in my experience. Good luck!
thanks guys! will do! [:)]