is rubbing compound the right paste to use to polish newly painted metal?

[jarthel]

here in australia, the only thing similar that I've seen is "repo water rubbing compound". I know that online guides (mainly US-based sites) have recommended 3M.

Is this the one to use?

thank you for the help.

[RIG RIDER]

Not unles your trying to "cut" the paint.
Most rubbing compounds have an abrasive in them to cut the old layer of oxidized paint.
Are you trying to bring up a shine on a case?

[jarthel]

Are you trying to bring up a shine on a case?

yes.

these guide uses 3m perfect-it rubbing compound on a newly painted case.

http://case-mods.linear1.org/case-mod-101-how-to-paint-your-computer-case-part-2/2/

http://www.mnpctech.com/case-mod-paint-computer-pc-case-mod-how-to.html

thanks for the help

[RIG RIDER]

Wow. I stand corrected sir. I had thought that a rubbing compound would cut more and scratch, but obviously not. That just shows me I can learn something every day. Thank you.

[Diggrr]

The best bet is to paint a piece of scrap material and try it out. It's much more fun than starting over with your case.
I'd also let the paint fully harden at least a couple of days before polishing it, so it's not so soft. I've taken paint down to the primer learning on that mistake. :rolleyes:

[silenzzzz]

it all depends on the 'grit' of the compound ... the finish-it .. one you mentioned is an ultra fine peice ... for removing those final little scratches and bring a shine to the paint ...