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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.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive
    Grain Size, μm
    For Finish
    Color
    Vegetable
    Based
    Wt.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown TripoliNo6 oz.4786A1300000
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown TripoliNo1 lb.4786A140000
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown TripoliNo3 lb.4786A300000
    Silica50Extra SmoothBrown TripoliNo6 oz.4786A110000
    Silica50Extra SmoothBrown TripoliNo1 lb.4786A120000
    Silica50Extra SmoothBrown TripoliNo3 lb.4786A100000
     

    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.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply as often.
    Synthetic Felt—These bobs have more pores than wool felt. For soft and medium bobs, the pores make the head squishy for squeezing into small spaces. For hard and extra hard bobs, the pores dissipate heat during aggressive polishing to extend the bobs’ life and prevent damage to your workpiece.
    Soft—Create the finest finish and polish delicate materials.
    Medium—Balance removing material with leaving a smooth finish.
    Hard—For aggressive material removal.
    Extra Hard—The most aggressive material removal. These bobs are also good for hard materials.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Hardness Rating
    For Polishing
    Step
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Wool Felt
    20Medium, HardCutting, 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.
    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
    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
    Plastic Case4791A71000000
    55Hard, Extra HardCutting, ColoringThree Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Extra-Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Extra-Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—1" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case4791A31000000
    57Soft, MediumCutting, ColoringFour Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—1" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Tripoli Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case4791A32000000
    59Soft, Medium, Hard, Extra HardCutting, ColoringThree Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Extra-Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    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 White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case4791A33000000
     
    Synthetic Felt
    35SoftColoringFour Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/8" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/8" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—5/8" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    Three Soft Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—7/8" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Vegetable-Based White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case4791A34000000
    39HardCutting, ColoringFour Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/8" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/8" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—5/8" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Vegetable-Based Black Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Vegetable-Based White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case4791A35000000
    51Soft, HardCutting, ColoringFour Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/8" Head Dia. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/8" Head Dia. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/8" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/8" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—5/8" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    Three Soft Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—5/8" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    Three Soft Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—7/8" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Vegetable-Based Black Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Vegetable-Based White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case4791A36000000
     

    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 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 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 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 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—1/2" 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 Case8246N110000000
     
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