Hand Compound
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Charlotte, NC
"No compound used by hand is good. For relatively little money you can get a tool from Harbor Freight and be properly effective."
I do not agree.
While an machine polish would give the best result, any good polishing compound will work ok by hand. If your car was flawless (no swirls, holograms, dull paint) you may have a hard time matching the quality, of finish by hand but on everything else, you can only improve it.
I won't go into what polish is best because it has been address 10,000 times, but just make sure you use a soft cloth to do the polishing.
Good luck.
I do not agree.
While an machine polish would give the best result, any good polishing compound will work ok by hand. If your car was flawless (no swirls, holograms, dull paint) you may have a hard time matching the quality, of finish by hand but on everything else, you can only improve it.
I won't go into what polish is best because it has been address 10,000 times, but just make sure you use a soft cloth to do the polishing.
Good luck.
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 184
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From: VA
If it's just a light scratch here or there you can try Meguiars Ultimate Compound which is available over the counter at most auto parts stores/walmart. I've used it with success on door handles. Use with a quality microfiber towel or microfiber/foam applicator.
I hope you're not planning to do the whole car by hand
I hope you're not planning to do the whole car by hand
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Long Island
I agree with the above. M105 / Meguiar Ultimate Compound work well by hand. I've used them for cleaning up door handles as well. However dual action orbital makes it much easier.
jakescakes, your photos do an excellent job of showing the door handles, but they're really underexposed. If you have a "snow" setting or can increase the exposure compensation (something like +1EV or +2EV), the photos will look much better.
jakescakes, your photos do an excellent job of showing the door handles, but they're really underexposed. If you have a "snow" setting or can increase the exposure compensation (something like +1EV or +2EV), the photos will look much better.
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 184
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From: VA
I agree with the above. M105 / Meguiar Ultimate Compound work well by hand. I've used them for cleaning up door handles as well. However dual action orbital makes it much easier.
jakescakes, your photos do an excellent job of showing the door handles, but they're really underexposed. If you have a "snow" setting or can increase the exposure compensation (something like +1EV or +2EV), the photos will look much better.
jakescakes, your photos do an excellent job of showing the door handles, but they're really underexposed. If you have a "snow" setting or can increase the exposure compensation (something like +1EV or +2EV), the photos will look much better.
I have a lot to learn when it comes to photo taking and my old point-n-shoot camera can be frustrating. I've been looking to upgrade soon, maybe a S110.
