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    Buffing and Polishing Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Compounds. Buffing and Polishing Compounds.
    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.
    6 oz.
    1 lb.
    3 lb.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive
    Grain Size, μm
    For Finish
    Color
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    For Steel, Stainless Steel
     
    For Cutting
    Aluminum Oxide40Extra SmoothGray———04784A11000004784A12000004784A1000000
     
    For Coloring
    Chrome Oxide1PolishedGreen———047955A11000047955A120000047955A7100000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Calcined Alumina5PolishedYellow———0———04784A1400004784A200000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina2PolishedWhite———04785A110000———04785A200000
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
     
    For Cutting
    Silica45Extra SmoothBrown Tripoli———0———0———04786A10000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown Tripoli———04786A1300004786A1400004786A300000
     
    For Brass, Bronze, Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Iron Oxide0.5PolishedRed Rouge———04783A1100004783A12000004783A300000
     
    For Fiberglass
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina1PolishedBlue———04801A150000———0———0
    Calcined Alumina1PolishedWhite———0———04801A1800004801A1700000
     
    For Plastic, Rubber
     
    For Cutting
    Silica45Extra SmoothBeige———04801A1100004801A1200004801A100000
     
    For Coloring
    Quartz15PolishedTan———0———04801A11200004801A11300000
    Silica15PolishedBrown4801A11100000———0———0———0
     

    Aggressive Buffing and Polishing Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Compounds. 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 lb.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive
    Grain Size, μm
    Grit (For Finish)
    Color
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Each
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
     
    For Cutting
    Aluminum Oxide38400 (Extra Smooth)Black2 1/2"10 1/2"4795A33000000
    Aluminum Oxide40280 (Extra Smooth)Black2 1/2"10 1/2"4795A2800000
    Aluminum Oxide60240 (Extra Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"4795A2600000
    Aluminum Oxide80180 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"4795A2500000
    Aluminum Oxide100150 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"4795A3100000
    Aluminum Oxide120120 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"4795A2400000
    Aluminum Oxide17380 (Rough)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"4795A3200000
     

    Buffing and Polishing Compound Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Compounds. 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
    4One 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    		4794A1000000
    6One 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    		4802A700000

    Buffing Wheel, Bob, and Compound Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing Kits. 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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Each
    20Three 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    		4791A71000000
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tumbling Media. 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 lb.
    Density,
    lb/ft³
    Recommended Media
    to Parts Ratio
    Media
    Treatment
    For
    Finish
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    404:1Red RougePolishedWalnut Shell104947A21000000
     
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