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Buffing and Polishing Compounds
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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.
Polishing Bob and Compound Kits
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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.
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20 | Medium, Hard | Coloring, Cutting/Coloring | Four 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 Case | 0000000 | 000000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||