Old 06-28-10 | 06:10 PM
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pcfxer
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Originally Posted by Wogsterca
Used a number of polishing and rubbing compounds a number of years ago on a car that used to go from dark blue to almost pink from oxidation and pollution, and never noticed the polishing compound adding scratches, in fact it usually took out scratches left by the rubbing compound. This was an annual job with that car, added a nice coat of hard paste wax and it looked like a million bucks, when done. This was all done by hand, every spring.

The above looks like you copied it from an advertisement for the product, not saying the product doesn't work, but not sure that for bicycle use, a few microscopic scratches would even be visible, especially after a good wax and polish. Problem I have is that only one bike is in a condition where it would make sense to give it that treatment. I need to get a tin of touch up paint for the Norco and, and the wifes bike need a strip and repaint, the paint on there is not really worth saving and she prefers pink. Wondering though about a white frame with pink accents.....
Whatever I have said is not in any way representative of Meguiar's. It is my own view right from my head; I am very familiar with how the product and products from the company work because I give local 101s to those looking to improve their knowledge. I was hesitant and I'm certain I said that on a bike with a unique painting process that things may not work like a car. If I didn't say that...sorry!

Glad it is all working for you. If it is surface rust, I'd feather the scratch with some sand paper (after trying clay bar or maybe the rubbing compound again) and follow that until there isn't any rust. I don't have any experience with rust converters...sorry.

Last edited by pcfxer; 06-28-10 at 06:11 PM. Reason: crunky English.
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