Buffing Compounds

[m67bd70x]

Hello. Just received my new 3/4hp buffing kit. I know what the black, brown, white, blue compounds are used for, but what metals are the green and (I think it is red) used for.

Thanks in advance.
Brian

[easleysp]

Congratulations and welcome, Brian. Check out the "Buffman" book here

http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm

for a few buffing pointers. I think the green is mostly used for, but not limited to stainless steel. I haven't really used the red yet, but I think it's mostly used for the final polishing step on aluminum. But can be used as the final step on other metals too. Good luck!

Steve

[sswee]

From the buff book

BLACK = Emery Compound, a course abrasive material for removal of scratches, pits, paint, rust etc.

BROWN = Tripoli compound used for general purpose cut and color on most soft metals.

WHITE = Blizzard compound, used for color and final finish of harder metals, has a cutting action.

RED = Jeweler's Rouge, designed to polish without any cutting action. Safe on thin plates. Use on its own wheel.

BLUE = A dryer, almost greaseless wheel - designed to polish without any cutting action. Safe on thin plates. Use on its own wheel.

GREEN = Used exclusively for Stainless Steel.

[m67bd70x]

Thanks guys. I didn't see any reference on the red and green bars in the book. Must have overlooked it.

Thanks again.

[fizlfry]

I bought the Caswell 4" aluminum polishing kit, and I was wonderig....is the 'liquid" white rouge in the kit the same as the white rouge bar? If so, do I apply it the same?
Thanks alot...

[pickleboy]

yes the white in liquid is the same as white bar, as far as when to use, as for application i have not used it myself so i suggest if no one else can answer this contact caswell's tech support line and ask.

[sswee]

You can apply it on the wheel or rub it on the part by hand. It's messy on the wheel.