I tried the Novus product on my headlights. From what I could tell, the Novus #1 is just a regular plastic cleaner. Probably Plexus would be as good if not better. Novus #2 is just a fine-rubbing compound. It did no better than 3m Perfect-it fine rubbing compound. It seemed to look and go on the same also. Novus #3 is a mild abrasive. Perhaps it is similar to aluminum polish. It is probably just as abrasive as toothpaste.
Overall, I am not impressed. I am better off with my 3m fine-cut rubbing compound instead of Novus #2. I can buy some Plexus instead of #1. And I would not use #3 since I find wet-sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper to be more effective.
At $9 at The Container Store for the kit containing 2oz each of #1, #2, #3 it is not too bad if you don't want to buy the big bottles seperately. However, the 16oz 3m rubbing compound is $10 at Pep Boys. If the #2 was $3 for 2oz then that would mean that 16oz would be $24. If you plan on using this stuff for a lot of projects then it is better off just buying the regular stuff in the big bottles. IMHO.
Overall, I am not impressed. I am better off with my 3m fine-cut rubbing compound instead of Novus #2. I can buy some Plexus instead of #1. And I would not use #3 since I find wet-sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper to be more effective.
At $9 at The Container Store for the kit containing 2oz each of #1, #2, #3 it is not too bad if you don't want to buy the big bottles seperately. However, the 16oz 3m rubbing compound is $10 at Pep Boys. If the #2 was $3 for 2oz then that would mean that 16oz would be $24. If you plan on using this stuff for a lot of projects then it is better off just buying the regular stuff in the big bottles. IMHO.
)and thought that would be the best way to try them. Haven't yet, but I think the praise here is worth $9 for a shot at them even with the negative remarks...