Deeper scratches should be removed with abrasives before polishing.
Read: How to Remove Scratches & Polish Acrylic with Micro-Mesh
Metal Cutting Compounds
Apollo Tripoli Polishing Compound – Brown Tripoli Cutting Bar for Non-Ferrous and Precious Metals
£5.76 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Dialux Polishing Compounds – Rouge, White, Black, Blue, Green & Grey 150g Bars
Price range: £4.45 through £6.90 incl VAT
Plastics, Acrylic & Resin Polishing Compounds
Menzerna GW16 Plastic Polishing Compound – Finish Bar for Plastics, Paint and Lacquers
£16.49 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Menzerna P175 Super Finish Polishing Compound – Large and Small Bars
Price range: £17.81 through £34.96 incl VAT
Micro-Mesh Liquids & Compounds
Micro-Finish polish to remove residual haze on coatings, paint or plastics
Price range: £5.28 through £16.91 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Micro-Gloss Fine Liquid Abrasives 1 Micron or 5 Micron for plastic and metal
Price range: £8.36 through £20.10 incl VAT
Micro-Mesh Liquids & Compounds
Micro-Mesh WinBRIGHT Spray Plastic Cleaner — Removes Wax, Stains & Fingerprints
£24.42 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Small 4×1 Polishing Compound Bars – Lea Cutting & Finishing Bars for All Materials
£2.51 incl VAT
Abrasives
Price range: £1.84 through £5.35 incl VAT
Choosing a Plastic Polishing Product
| Product | Choose It When |
|---|---|
| Menzerna GW16 | Machine polishing resin, acrylic, plastic and veneers with a softer mop or felt; large 8x2 inch bar. |
| Dialux White | Machine or hand polishing acrylic and other plastics with a soft mop, felt or polishing cloth; 150g bar. |
| Small 4x1 Compound Bars | Small jobs, samples or trying compounds on plastic and metal. |
| Micro-Gloss | Finishing with a water-based liquid abrasive in 1 or 5 micron, alongside the Micro-Mesh range. |
| Micro-Finish | Removing residual haze from plastics, coatings or paint; 4oz or 8oz bottles. |
| Micro-Mesh Anti-Static Cream | Neutralising static on polished plastic and polycarbonate so dust is not drawn back to the surface. |
| WinBRIGHT Spray Plastic Cleaner | Removing wax, stains and fingerprints from acrylic, plastics, gelcoat and vinyl without leaving a residue. |
| Vienna Lime | Cleaning up after polishing to leave a bright finish. |
Polishing Plastic: Key Points
- Use a soft mop or felt and light pressure to avoid heat build-up.
- Keep dedicated mops for plastics, separate from those used on metal.
- Remove scratches with abrasives first; compounds are for refining and polishing.
- Finish with Anti-Static Cream so dust is not drawn back to the polished surface.
Further reading: Plastic Polishing Tools and How to Polish Plastic, Top Tips for Polishing Plastic and Polishing & Deburring Plastics and Non-Metals.
Need Help Choosing a Plastic Polishing Compound?
If you are unsure which product is right for the job, contact Moleroda with details of the workpiece material, its current surface condition, the machine or tool you are using and the finish you need.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use metal polishing compounds on plastic?
Dialux White and the white bar in the Small 4x1 range are widely used on plastics. For the best results, use one of these or a compound made for plastics, such as Menzerna GW16, with a soft mop.
Why does polished plastic attract dust?
Buffing builds up a static charge that draws dust back to the surface. Micro-Mesh Anti-Static Cream neutralises the charge.
How do I remove haze after polishing plastic?
Micro-Finish removes residual haze on plastics, coatings and paint. Micro-Gloss can be used to enhance the final finish.
Which mop should I use for plastic?
Use a soft mop or felt with light pressure. Browse Polishing Mops and Felt Polishing Tools.