Help finding materials for polishing/waxing pipes

[sablebrush52]

Very interested in this as well. There’s such an inconsistency here with how stuff is called and colour grades that do not correspond to what another manufacturer uses. It’s such a mess. I’ve basically given up on machine compounds and go for Micromesh and elbow grease. Of course, this means no wax finish, only a natural sheen.

I use Micromesh pads and finish with a hand rubbed (literally, I apply the wax to my hands) finish. Very high gloss mirror like finish.

I don’t own a buffer, but spent over a decade, working with buffers daily, manufacturing and restoring fine jewelry so I don’t need one to get a good result.

 

[sablebrush52]

I have no idea if I am breaking rules, doing this, but it gives me the best results without any streaks, without any risk of buffing

The only rule is do no harm. In my work, fabricating fine jewelry and restoring antique jewelry (the oldest being 17th century) I used a variety of techniques and materials. You never want the buffer to throw something worth a good 5 or 6 figures. Kinda ruins your day.