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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.
6 oz. | 1 lbs. | 3 lbs. | |||||||
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| Abrasive Material | Abrasive Grain Size, microns | For Finish | Color | Each | Each | Each | |||
For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel | |||||||||
Cutting | |||||||||
| Aluminum Oxide | 40 | Extra Smooth | Gray | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Coloring | |||||||||
| Calcined Alumina | 2 | Polished | White | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00000 |
| Chrome Oxide | 1 | Polished | Green | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Cutting/Coloring | |||||||||
| Calcined Alumina | 5 | Polished | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00000 |
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper | |||||||||
Cutting | |||||||||
| Aluminum Oxide | 100 | Smooth | Gray | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| Silica | 45 | Extra Smooth | Brown (Tripoli) | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 0000 |
Coloring | |||||||||
| Calcined Alumina | 4 | Polished | White Rouge | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00000 |
Cutting/Coloring | |||||||||
| Silica | 35 | Extra Smooth | Brown (Tripoli) | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 0000 |
For Use On Brass, Bronze, Copper | |||||||||
Coloring | |||||||||
| Iron Oxide | 0.5 | Polished | Red Rouge | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 |
For Use On Fiberglass | |||||||||
Coloring | |||||||||
| Calcined Alumina | 1 | Polished | Blue | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Use On Plastic, Rubber | |||||||||
Cutting | |||||||||
| Silica | 45 | Extra Smooth | Beige | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00000 |
Coloring | |||||||||
| Silica | 15 | Polished | Beige | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 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.
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| 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 | 00000 |
| 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 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 | Max. Speed, rpm | Each | |
| 6 | One 1 lb. Extra-Smooth-Finish Gray Cutting Compound One 1 lb. Polished-Finish Yellow Cutting/Coloring Compound One 1 lb. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound One Cotton Buffing Wheel—6" Dia. × 5/16" Thick. × 1" Arbor Hole One Sisal Buffing Wheel—6" Dia. × 5/8" Thick. × 1" Arbor Hole One Flannel Buffing Wheel—6" Dia. × 3/4" Thick. × 1/2" Arbor Hole | 3,600 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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 |