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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———0000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Coloring
    Chrome Oxide1PolishedGreen———000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Calcined Alumina5PolishedYellow———0———00000000000000000000000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina2PolishedWhite———000000000000———000000000000
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
     
    For Cutting
    Silica45Extra SmoothBrown Tripoli———0———0———00000000000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown Tripoli———0000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Brass, Bronze, Copper
     
    For Coloring
    Iron Oxide0.5PolishedRed Rouge———00000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Fiberglass
     
    For Coloring
    Calcined Alumina1PolishedBlue———00000000000000000000000———0
    Calcined Alumina1PolishedWhite———0———0———0000000000000
     
    For Plastic, 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 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"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, 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    		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

    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    		0000000000000
     

    Buffing Wheel and Compound Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing Kits. 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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Each
    6One 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    		3,6000000000000000
     

    Rotary Tool Buffing and Polishing Kits for Dremel Grinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Tool Buffing and Polishing Kits.
    Buff, polish, and clean with these kits.
    No. of
    Pieces
    For Mfr. Model No.
    Includes
    Each
    20100, 100-N/7, 200, 3000, 3000-1/24, 7760-N/10, 8220, 8220-1/28, 8240, 8250, 8260Six Buffing Wheels—1/2" Dia.
    Five Buffing Wheels—1" Dia.
    Cup-Style Polishing Brush—1/2" Brush Dia. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    End-Style Polishing Brush—1/8" Brush Dia. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Wheel-Style Polishing Brushes—3/4" Brush Dia. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Polishing Bob—3/8" Head Dia.
    Polishing Bob with 1/8" Shank—1/2" Head Dia.
    Slotted-Head Mandrel—1/8" Shank Dia.
    Spiral Mandrel—1/8" Shank Dia.
    Polishing Compound
    Plastic case    		0000000000000
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