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About Finishing

Apply a layer of compound by holding one of these bars against a revolving buffing wheel. Microns are approximate.

Most buffing processes have two steps:

Cutting, the first step, removes scratches and surface imperfections.

Coloring, the second step, produces an even finish.

Cutting/coloring compounds perform both steps at once.

4 oz.
Abrasive Material	Abrasive Grain Size, microns	For Finish	Color		Each
For Use On Plastic, Rubber
Coloring
Silicon Dioxide	15	Polished	Brown	00000000	00000
6 oz.
For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel
Cutting
Aluminum Oxide	40	Extra Smooth	Gray	0000000	0000
Coloring
Calcined Alumina	2	Polished	White	0000000	0000
Chrome Oxide	1	Polished	Green	00000000	0000
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Coloring
Calcined Alumina	4	Polished	White Rouge	0000000	0000
Cutting/Coloring
Silica	35	Extra Smooth	Brown (Tripoli)	0000000	0000
For Use On Brass, Bronze, Copper
Coloring
Iron Oxide	0.5	Polished	Red Rouge	0000000	0000
For Use On Fiberglass
Coloring
Calcined Alumina	1	Polished	Blue	0000000	0000
For Use On Plastic, Rubber
Cutting
Silica	45	Extra Smooth	Beige	0000000	0000
1 lbs.
For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel
Cutting
Aluminum Oxide	40	Extra Smooth	Gray	0000000	0000
Coloring
Calcined Alumina	2	Polished	White	0000000	0000
Chrome Oxide	1	Polished	Green	00000000	00000
Cutting/Coloring
Calcined Alumina	5	Polished	Yellow	0000000	0000
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Coloring
Calcined Alumina	4	Polished	White Rouge	0000000	0000
Cutting/Coloring
Silica	35	Extra Smooth	Brown (Tripoli)	0000000	0000
For Use On Brass, Bronze, Copper
Coloring
Iron Oxide	0.5	Polished	Red Rouge	0000000	00000
For Use On Fiberglass
Coloring
Calcined Alumina	1	Polished	Blue	0000000	0000
For Use On Plastic, Rubber
Cutting
Silica	45	Extra Smooth	Beige	0000000	0000
Coloring
Quartz	15	Polished	Tan	00000000	0000
3 lbs.
For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel
Cutting
Aluminum Oxide	40	Extra Smooth	Gray	000000	00000
Coloring
Calcined Alumina	2	Polished	White	000000	00000
Chrome Oxide	1	Polished	Green	00000000	00000
Cutting/Coloring
Calcined Alumina	5	Polished	Yellow	000000	00000
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Cutting
Silica	45	Extra Smooth	Brown (Tripoli)	000000	0000
Cutting/Coloring
Silica	35	Extra Smooth	Brown (Tripoli)	000000	00000
For Use On Brass, Bronze, Copper
Coloring
Iron Oxide	0.5	Polished	Red Rouge	000000	00000
For Use On Fiberglass
Coloring
Calcined Alumina	1	Polished	Blue	0000000	00000
For Use On Plastic, Rubber
Cutting
Silica	45	Extra Smooth	Beige	000000	00000
Coloring
Quartz	15	Polished	Tan	00000000	00000

Aggressive Buffing and Polishing Compounds

Remove more material than traditional buffing compounds. These consist of abrasive grains embedded in glue to adhere to your buffing wheel. They remove scratches and surface imperfections and leave a dull satin finish. Also known as greaseless compounds. Apply by holding one of these bars against a revolving buffing wheel. Grit is approximate.

Cutting is the first step in the buffing process.

						3 lbs.
Abrasive Material	Abrasive Grain Size, microns	Grit (For Finish)	Color	Dia.	Lg.		Each
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel
Cutting
Aluminum Oxide	38	400 (Extra Smooth)	Black	2 1/2"	10 1/2"	0000000	000000
Aluminum Oxide	40	280 (Extra Smooth)	Black	2 1/2"	10 1/2"	0000000	00000
Aluminum Oxide	60	240 (Extra Smooth)	Red	2 1/2"	10 1/2"	0000000	00000
Aluminum Oxide	80	180 (Smooth)	Red	2 1/2"	10 1/2"	0000000	00000
Aluminum Oxide	100	150 (Smooth)	Red	2 1/2"	10 1/2"	0000000	00000
Aluminum Oxide	120	120 (Smooth)	Red	2 1/2"	10 1/2"	0000000	00000
Aluminum Oxide	173	80 (Rough)	Red	2 1/2"	10 1/2"	0000000	00000

Buffing and Polishing Compound Assortments

Apply a layer of compound by holding one of these bars against a revolving buffing wheel.

Most buffing processes have two steps:

Cutting, the first step, removes scratches and surface imperfections.

Coloring, the second step, produces an even finish.

Cutting/coloring compounds perform both steps at once.

No. of Pieces	Includes		Each
4	One 4 oz. Smooth-Finish Gray Cutting Compound One 4 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Cutting/Coloring Compound One 4 oz. Polished-Finish White Rouge Coloring Compound One 4 oz. Polished-Finish Red Rouge Coloring Compound	000000	000000
6	One 1 lb. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Cutting/Coloring Compound One 1 lb. Extra-Smooth-Finish Tan Cutting Compound One 1 lb. Polished-Finish White Rouge Coloring Compound One 1 lb. Polished-Finish Yellow Cutting/Coloring Compound One 1 lb. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound One 1 lb. Polished-Finish Red Coloring Compound	000000	00000

Buffing Wheel, Bob, and Compound Kits

Most buffing processes have two steps:

Cutting, the first step, removes scratches and surface imperfections.

Coloring, the second step, produces an even finish.

Cutting/coloring compounds perform both steps at once.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

No. of Pieces	Includes		Each
20	Three Medium Polishing Bobs (Flat-Tip Cylinder, Ball, and Oval)—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia. Two Medium Polishing Bobs (Pear and Flat-Tip Cone)—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia. Two Medium Polishing Bobs (Rounded-Tip Cylinder and Rounded-Tip Cone)—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia. Eight Buffing Wheels (Four Flat-Edge and Four Tapered-Edge)—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick. One 1/8" Dia. Shank for Buffing Wheels One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Coloring Compound One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Red Rouge Cutting/Coloring Compound One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Rouge Cutting/Coloring Compound One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting/Coloring Compound	0000000	000000

Light-Cleaning-and-Polishing Media for Aluminum, Brass, and Soft Metals

Remove tarnish, oxidation, and light scratches from parts with fine detail or engraving. Use dry in tumbling and vibrating machines.

					10 lbs.
Density, lbs./cu. ft.	Recommended Media to Parts Ratio	Media Treatment	For Finish	Material		Pkg.
40	4:1	Red Rouge	Polished	Walnut Shell	0000000	000000