A polishing compound is a substance that removes by abrasion a small portion of paint, metal or other substance. Think of it as liquid sand paper, It comes in different abrasiveness levels, or cuts.
polishing compound is used to polish the scratches out of the paint.
Rubbing compound and polishing compound.
Felt polishing pad on electric sander, use fine grained polishing compound and enough water to make a paste. Check lapidary supply stores for polishing compound.
DuPont polishing compound..... not rubbing compound.
The best method for applying polishing compound to polyurethane surfaces for a flawless finish is to use a clean, soft cloth or polishing pad and apply the compound in small, circular motions. Work in small sections at a time, applying light pressure to evenly distribute the compound. Allow the compound to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions before buffing the surface with a clean, dry cloth to achieve a smooth and shiny finish.
To achieve a high-gloss finish on a polyurethane surface using a polyurethane polishing compound, the best techniques include applying the compound in a thin, even layer using a clean cloth or polishing pad. Allow the compound to dry completely before buffing the surface with a soft cloth in circular motions. Repeat the process if necessary for a smooth and shiny finish.
You can use a dremal with polishing compound or fine steel wool.
To effectively perform quartz polishing for a high-quality finish, start by cleaning the surface thoroughly. Use a series of progressively finer grit polishing pads to remove scratches and imperfections. Apply a polishing compound and continue polishing until the desired shine is achieved. Finish with a final buffing to enhance the luster of the quartz surface.
Buff with polishing compound. I use a 2500 grit rubbing compound on mine but it may not be available at the average auto parts store.
Wet sanding with 400 grit sandpaper then going to a finer sandpaper works well. Polish it with polishing compound or a buffering compound made for plastics.
To effectively remove a scratch from marble, you can use a marble polishing powder or a specialized marble polishing compound. First, clean the scratched area with a mild detergent and water. Then, apply the polishing powder or compound to the scratch and rub it in a circular motion with a soft cloth or a buffing pad. Continue rubbing until the scratch is no longer visible. Finally, clean the area with water and a clean cloth to remove any residue.
The lenses, like those of many other newer model cars, get cloudy with time. This cloud can be removed by way of simple polishing. If you have access to a right angle drill and a polishing pad, you have the tools you need. Now, before mounting your polishing pad on the rubber, (flexible), backing plate soak it in water then wring it as dry as possible, by hand. Mount the pad then apply a bit of polishing compound to the pad and a smear on the lens. I use old fashioned Dupont polishing compound paste. Carefully polish the entire lens with the pad. Apply more compound as needed. Be careful. The compound is an abrasive and will remove the paint and chrome plating from neighboring parts. You can use masking tape to cover and protect them. After a couple minutes of polishing, use a clean dry cloth to remove the compound haze. Continue working the compound on the lenses until you are happy with the results. Wipe them with the clean dry cloth and you're done. Think of it like waxing the car. By the way, the process can be done by hand too. It just takes longer. I don't recommend a standard straight angle drill as they are very hard to control on smooth rounded surfaces.