ERock Posted October 1, 2010 Report Posted October 1, 2010 My armor is almost complete (except for the webbing) and it's time to start thinking about getting my armor to gleam a bit now that it's been handled like it's been at a Jawa swap meet. I know a lot of people have used the different Novus polishes with great results and I'm about to buy some, but just wonder how much do I need? Remember, I'm polishing an ENTIRE armor build AND I'm removing some glue and wetsanding some problem areas. Do I need to go nuts and get 64 oz. bottles of each to start, or will the small 8 oz. bottles be enough to do an entire suit? Sounds like a common sense kinda question, I know... but I'm unfamiliar with the consistency and the average usage when applying it. Thanks for any and all help! Quote
TrooperTim Posted October 2, 2010 Report Posted October 2, 2010 I have an 8 oz of Novus #1 and 8 oz of Novus #2. They have a #3 for scratch removal, which I haven't tried. I use the #2 to buff and shine the plastic; it's sort of like a mini abrasive. #1 seals the finish and is used for fingerprint/smudge removal. I've polished my armor several times and have plenty left over. 64 oz is a lot. I use a very thin strip on an area. Takes a little time and elbow grease but it's enough to super shine. Quote
ERock Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Posted October 4, 2010 I have an 8 oz of Novus #1 and 8 oz of Novus #2. They have a #3 for scratch removal, which I haven't tried. I use the #2 to buff and shine the plastic; it's sort of like a mini abrasive. #1 seals the finish and is used for fingerprint/smudge removal. I've polished my armor several times and have plenty left over. 64 oz is a lot. I use a very thin strip on an area. Takes a little time and elbow grease but it's enough to super shine. Thanks Tim. I figured 64 oz. was going a bit overboard, but this is my first armor kit and wasn't sure. I can't find the stuff around here to see it for myself, so I am ordering online. Quote
JimCem99[501st] Posted December 10, 2010 Report Posted December 10, 2010 Where can I get Novus? I figured Home Depot would have it but they had no clue what I was talking about. Auto part stores? Quote
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted December 10, 2010 Report Posted December 10, 2010 If you have a plastic works store, like TAP plastics, they'll have it. Otherwise you could order it online. I just looked it up on Amazon.com, they have it. Quote
Hyper[TK] Posted December 10, 2010 Report Posted December 10, 2010 This is were I get it all from. Not too bad a price. ------ Hope it helps Quote
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