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    Buffing and Polishing Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Compounds. Buffing and Polishing Compounds.
    Remove scratches, oxidation, and other surface imperfections from your workpiece. Apply a layer of compound by holding these bars against a revolving buffing wheel or polishing bob. Microns are approximate.
    Most buffing processes have two steps, cutting and coloring.
    1. Cutting removes scratches and imperfections.
    2. Coloring 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 and Stainless Steel
     
    For Cutting
    Aluminum Oxide40Extra SmoothGray———0000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Coloring
    Chrome Oxide1PolishedGreen———000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Calcined Alumina5PolishedYellow———0———00000000000000000000000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina2PolishedWhite———000000000000———000000000000
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Cutting
    Silica45Extra SmoothBrown Tripoli———0———0———00000000000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown Tripoli———0000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Iron Oxide0.5PolishedRed Rouge———000000000000———000000000000
     
    For Fiberglass
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina1PolishedBlue———000000000000———0———0
    Calcined Alumina1PolishedWhite———0———000000000000000000000000
     
    For Plastic and Rubber
     
    For Cutting
    Silica45Extra SmoothBeige———0000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Coloring
    Quartz15PolishedTan———0———00000000000000000000000000
    Silica15PolishedBrown0000000000000———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, the first step in the buffing process, removes scratches and surface imperfections.
    3 lb.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive
    Grain Size, μm
    Grit (For Finish)
    Color
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Each
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Cutting
    Aluminum Oxide38400 (Extra Smooth)Black2 1/2"10 1/2"0000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide40280 (Extra Smooth)Black2 1/2"10 1/2"000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide60240 (Extra Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide80180 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide100150 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide120120 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide17380 (Rough)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"000000000000
     

    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 and coloring.
    1. Cutting removes scratches and surface imperfections.
    2. Coloring produces and even finish.
    Cutting/Coloring perform both steps at once.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Each
    For Cutting, Coloring, and Cutting/Coloring
    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    		000000000000
    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    		00000000000
     

    Polishing Bob and Compound Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing Kits. Polishing Bob and Compound Kits.
    Everything you need to polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots. These kits include polishing bobs in different shapes, sizes, and hardness ratings, along with buffing compounds. Use these bobs in a drill or grinder for bits and burs.
    Most buffing processes have two steps, cutting and coloring.
    1. Cutting removes scratches and surface imperfections.
    2. Coloring produces an even finish.
    Cutting/coloring compounds perform both steps at once.
    Medium—Choose medium bobs for a balance between material removal and leaving a smooth finish.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Hardness
    Rating
    For Polishing Step
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Wool Felt
    20Medium, HardColoring, Cutting/ColoringFour Hard Tapered-Edge Buffing Wheels—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick.
    Four Medium Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick.
    One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Tripoli Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Red Rouge Coloring Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    One 1/8" Dia. Shank for Buffing Wheels
    One Medium Ball Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Cone with Flat Tip Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Cylinder with Round Tip Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Oval Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Pear Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.    		Plastic Case0000000000000
     

    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.
    404:1Red RougePolishedWalnut Shell0000000000000
     
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