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rotorman wrote:
(1) should the buff be cleaned more aggressively?
(2) do the wheels need to be trimmed before use (ie with scissors or something)?
(3) where on the edge of the wheel should the piece be placed (ie on an angle at the very corner or flat against the edge)?
(4) what direction should it be moved (up/down/left/right)?
(5) what speed should it be moved at?
(6) does the workpiece need to be heated up?
(7) besides cleaning compound off, is any liquid necessary (like water on the workpiece when buffing)?
( should stainless when polished perfectly have scratches even if it is only on certain angles or am I just a perfectionist?
That\'s it...PLEASE hellp me!
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1 - Sounds like you\'re doing an OK job cleaning the wheels. Keep in mind that the wheels should always be fluffy and loose. Don\'t let them get matted with compound.
2 - No, they\'ll fluff up within the first few seconds of use.
3 - Flat against the edge.
4 - Re-read our buffing book, paying careful attention to the Cut and Color motions. These two motions are key to getting a good finish.
http://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm
5 - Speed of movement isn\'t really an issue. The speed of the buffing wheel does all the work. Move it at a speed at which you are comfortable.
6 - If you\'re in a cold environment, it wouldn\'t hurt to heat the piece to aid the buffing wax in melting.
7 - No need to use liquid.
8 - Swirl marks caused by buffing in the final stages can easily be removed by wetting the part with a damp cloth, then dusting with a powder such as:- Whiting, Talcum Powder or Corn Starch, then buff on your wheel again until the swirls disappear.