Mirotone 3220 buffing

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mac007
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Mirotone 3220 buffing

Post by mac007 » Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:02 am

Hi,

What is the preferred cutting compond after 1000 grit sanding to polish Mirotone 3220?
The books and others seem to recommend offshore products.

I assume car detailing compounds aren't suitable because they chemically soften the 3220?

Comments much appreciated

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Cutty
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Re: Mirotone 3220 buffing

Post by Cutty » Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:51 pm

The place I buy my Mirotone from in Adelaide recommended (and sells) Farecla G3.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251606219633

Seems to work well and buffs up to a nice shine.

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Re: Mirotone 3220 buffing

Post by mac007 » Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:14 pm

Thanks for that

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Re: Mirotone 3220 buffing

Post by 56nortondomy » Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:27 pm

I use mothers and Maguire car polish. Show car polish etc. You can get it from supercheap, autobahn Repco.
There's probably other polish you can use, but they're readily available and not that expensive. Wayne

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Re: Mirotone 3220 buffing

Post by Allen » Tue Jun 27, 2023 5:40 am

3M and Autoglym are also excellent buffing products. 3M range is huge so it might take some research into the best option.
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Re: Mirotone 3220 buffing

Post by demonx » Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:01 am

“3M Perfect It” is the only polish I used on Miritone clear, however you mention polishing after 1000 grit, this is only the beginning. You’ll then want to cut at 2000 grit and then again at 3000 grit, THEN introduce the polish. The extra steps will make a world of difference to the finish.

Hope this helps

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