Getting a shine with rubbing compound

[tommorichards]

Im having a look around, and i could do with some input. In order for me to get a shine on my bass body, i need a rubbing compound without silicon, so does anyone know where i can get some. Im looking on ebay, but im not sure about anything specific im supposed to be looking for.

[Al Heeley]

What's the finish?

[Delberthot]

Normally on a painted surface rubbing compund will make it really dull. Its used mainly on cars and stuff but I've used it to get rid of small scratches in basses before - just don;t rub too hard or you'll take it back to the wood

I use silicon free car polish to polish my painted basses

Edited September 12, 2011 by Delberthot

[KiOgon]

If you're just looking for a polish? I can recommend something rather good & where to get it!

[tommorichards]

Its a clear acrylic finish. Ive used 2 cans of the b&q stuff. Ive gone up to 2000 grit, and it shiny, but dull if ya get me. Im looking for a nice shine.

And ive been looking for silicone free rubbing stuff, but the ones on ebay dont mention that, so if you have a source i can use, that would be great.

[Grand Wazoo]

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[Big_Stu]

I've found this set to be the bollox, & it was a fine excuse to buy mine from GuitarGuitar.
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[keeptrying]

Hi,
don't laugh but I've used some buffing pads that my good lady uses for polishing her nails to make them nice and shiny,
I was using them on an unfinished neck and it came up silky smooth and quite a good shine.
the buffing pads are much finer than 2000 grit, then on a sealed body try a few coats of a hard polish, the type you wax on and wax off like karate kid
either one for coated wood from a timber merchant or good a good old tin of car polish should be fine on an acrylic finish.