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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.
    Vegetable-Based—Pair with synthetic-felt polishing bobs to finish workpieces without using any animal-derived materials.
    4 oz.
    6 oz.
    1 lb.
    2 lb.
    3 lb.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive
    Grain Size, μm
    For Finish
    Color
    Vegetable
    Based
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    For Steel and Stainless Steel
     
    For Cutting
    Aluminum Oxide40Extra SmoothGrayNo———0000000000000000000000000———0000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide40Extra SmoothGrayYes———0———0———0000000000000———0
     
    For Coloring
    Chrome Oxide1PolishedGreenNo———00000000000000000000000000———00000000000000
    Chrome Oxide1PolishedGreenYes———0———0———0———000000000000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Calcined Alumina5PolishedYellowNo———00000000000000000000000———000000000000
     
    For Chrome, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Iron
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Calcined Alumina4PolishedWhiteNo———0———0———0———0000000000000
    Calcined Alumina5PolishedWhiteNo———0———0———0———0000000000000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina2PolishedWhiteYes———0———0———000000000000———0
    Calcined Alumina3PolishedWhiteNo———000000000000000000000000———000000000000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Calcined Alumina4PolishedYellowYes———0———0———000000000000———0
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina2PolishedBlackNo———0———0———0———0000000000000
    Silica15PolishedBrown TripoliYes———0———0———000000000000———0
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown TripoliNo———00000000000000000000000———000000000000
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown TripoliYes———0———0———000000000000———0
    Silica50Extra SmoothBrown TripoliNo———00000000000000000000000———000000000000
     
    For Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Iron Oxide0.5PolishedRed RougeNo———000000000000———0———000000000000
     
    For Fiberglass
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina1PolishedWhiteNo———000000000000000000000000———0000000000000
     
    For Plastic and Rubber
     
    For Cutting
    Silica45Extra SmoothBeigeNo———00000000000000000000000———000000000000
     
    For Coloring
    Quartz15PolishedTanNo———0———0000000000000———00000000000000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrownNo0000000000000———00000000000000———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.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive
    Grain Size, μm
    Grit (For Finish)
    Color
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Cutting
    Aluminum Oxide38400 (Extra Smooth)Black2 1/2"10 1/2"30000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide40280 (Extra Smooth)Black2 1/2"10 1/2"3000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide60240 (Extra Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"3000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide80180 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"3000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide100150 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"3000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide120120 (Smooth)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"3000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide17380 (Rough)Red2 1/2"10 1/2"3000000000000
     

    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.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply as often.
    Medium—Balance removing material with leaving a smooth finish.
    Hard—For aggressive material removal.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Hardness
    Rating
    For Polishing Step
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Wool Felt
    20Medium, HardColoring, Cutting/ColoringOne 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 Ball Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" 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.
    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 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Tripoli Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Red Rouge Coloring Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    Four Medium Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick.
    Four Hard Tapered-Edge Buffing Wheels—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick.
    One 1/8" Dia. Shank for Buffing Wheels    		Plastic Case0000000000000
     

    Tumbling Media for Aluminum, Brass, and Soft Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tumbling Media. Tumbling Media for Aluminum, Brass, and Soft Metals, Granule.

    Granule

    Made of soft material, this tumbling media gently finishes aluminum, brass, and other soft metal parts without distorting them. Choose the shape that best matches the contours of your part and a size that’s large enough not to get stuck in recesses and holes. You can also mix shapes and sizes to tailor the finish to your part.
    For Ultra Smooth Finish—Remove tarnish, oxidation, and light scratches to make your parts shine. Ideal for detailed or engraved parts, this media rubs the surface without wearing it down to preserve the shape and sharp edges.
    10 lb.
    Density,
    lb/ft³
    Recommended Media
    to Parts Ratio
    Abrasion
    Type
    Material
    Pkg.
    For Ultra Smooth Finish
     
    Granule
    404:1NoneWalnut Shell0000000000000
     

    Polishing Bob and Compound Kits for Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing Kits. Polishing Bob and Compound Kits for Reciprocating Polishers.
    Everything you need to polish flat surfaces with a reciprocating polisher. These kits include polishing bobs in different sizes and hardness ratings, along with buffing compounds. The bobs have a flat profile that moves back and forth with the motion of the reciprocating polisher. They’re good for large surfaces or squeezing into narrow, linear spaces. Use the beveled tip to polish at an angle.
    Most buffing processes have two steps, cutting and coloring.
    1. Cutting removes scratches and surface imperfections.
    2. Coloring produces an even finish.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply as often.
    Medium—Balance removing material with leaving a smooth finish.
    Hard—For aggressive material removal.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Hardness
    Rating
    For Polishing
    Step
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Wool Felt
    26Medium, HardCutting, ColoringFour Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Wd. × 1/4" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Wd. × 3/8" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Wd. × 1/2" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Wd. × 1/4" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Wd. × 3/8" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Wd. × 1/2" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One 1/2 oz. Smooth-Finish Gray Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound    		Plastic Case00000000000000
     
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