Polishing Paint

GeorgeH said

Comet,
Not that much different then what we used to call a compound bath. Used ol' Tiger Cut lacquer rubbing compound, Bon Ami, Comet. When you pull your wash mit out the bucket load it with compound and go to scrubbing. Works wonders on a light colored car that's been stained up. Done in 20 minutes and skip the whole compounding step, straight to polishing. It's an old school dealer toss it on the lot trick. It works. I still do it. Works great on fiberglass rv's boats etc.

Don't knock it till you tried it. Great detailing trick that can save a ton of time in the right circumstance.

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old dealer detailing trick........doesn't say much about the trick, no dealer i have ever been to has been able to properly detail a car. I have used comet 2 times, both were to remove full car heavy oxidation off of single stage paint because it clogs up a detailing pad something bad. the only occasions i have ever had to compound an entire car was after it was freshly painted and wetsanded, any other time it has been spot compounding followed by polishing.

Just because its an old trick doesn't mean its a good trick. it should never be used on a clear coat. ever........ you only have so much clear. dont sand it down with comet.....LOL