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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.
    6 oz.
    1 lb.
    3 lb.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive
    Grain Size, μm
    For Finish
    Color
    Each
    Each
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
     
    For Cutting
    Silica45Extra SmoothBrown Tripoli———0———000000000000
     
    For Cutting/Coloring
    Silica35Extra SmoothBrown Tripoli00000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    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.
    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
     
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