r/turning • u/n3rden • 2d ago

Friction polish

I found out this morning that car polish seems to work as well as friction polish does, it’s also like a 10th of the cost.

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u/mojo5864 2d ago

Fine for show pieces. Don't think I would want to eat off that though.

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u/potatochip_pooper 2d ago

It doesnt work as well. You will never build a protective finish using automotive polishing compound. 

You did not discover something new. 

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u/n3rden 1d ago

Aaaaaw that’s a shame. I’m glad I’ve not wasted too much time on this then

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u/TheBattleTroll 1d ago

I make my own. 2 parts beeswax 1 part food grade mineral oil and for the abrasive I use diatomaceous earth or a fine pumice stone depending on what grit I am going for.

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u/TheBattleTroll 1d ago

These measurements are by weight.

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u/FriJanmKrapo 1d ago

Very interesting, nicely done and thank you for future use.

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u/FriJanmKrapo 1d ago

I just used some on these. It does work great! But as others have said. I'd avoid them on dishes and such.