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The polishing compounds are a high grade premium polishing compounds specifically formulated for Precious Metals in Jewelry Polishing. Although compounds are popular in Jewelry applications these compounds are used for polishing many other metals and various other materials. Compounds are specially formulated for good adhesion to the buff wheel, fibers of brushes, and felts. So, only minimal quantities are needed to be used.
GREEN rouge polishing compound is formulated for White Metals and Hard Metal Alloys. Green rouge works with White and Yellow Gold, Silver, Stainless and Chrome Alloys and can be used for Platinum.
WHITE luster polishing compound is formulated especially white color metals, for Silversmiths and Goldsmiths to polish and finish with a high luster..
RED rouge polishing compound is the most popular and commonly used in polishing, especially for Gold. It is the most popular polishing compound for Yellow Gold, Copper and Brass brings out the high shine glow for Jewelry.
BLACK emery based compound used in polishing compound that has been widely used by Metal Crafts for lapping, stropping and polishing. This is emery compound is used as a first step by polishers to cut down and remove scratches on metals bring out the color of the material.
BROWN Tripoli is formulated for fast cutting, its composition is made for removing lines and marks on surfaces, recommended to remove and eliminate scratches and imperfections. Tripoli is a good cutting compound works on all metals as well for aluminum, brass, wood, copper, zinc, plastics and composites.
Note: The weight of the bars will vary from form 1oz - 1.3oz - due to the process of extrusion by the manufacturer.
Compounds are made to be used with a buffer, motors or rotary tools. They are applied directly to the surface edge of the buff wheel. The rotation of the buff will create friction and the heat generated will dress the buff with the compound and will be ready to polish the parts.
NOTE: We have included additional polishing information and recommendations at the bottom of this page, to assist you.
POLISHING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Our recommendations and suggestions on Buffing to obtain the best results possible:
- Use the right compound for the metal that you are trying to polish
- It may be needed to go through 2 or 3 steps, in polishing to get the optimum result you are looking to achieve.
- Make sure that the parts that are being polished are smooth and clean, use the appropriate abrasive to remove lines and scratches.
- Avoid using different compounds with the same buff, if you have to then make sure to clean and remove any hardened compound residue on the surface edge with a buff rake.
- Segregate your buffs for the various metals, Gold, Silver, Brass … try not to use the same buff for all metals. If you have to then make sure buffs are cleaned (dressed) with a buff rake.
- A clean buffing wheel edge is important.
- Allow the buff and compound to perform the work they were made and formulated for, excessive force or pressure will hurt the process.
- Whenever you are working with Platinum never use a buff that was used for another type of metal.
WORK SAFE! Working with rotary motors and wheels can be dangerous if proper safety procedures are not followed.
PROTECTION - Protect yourself, your fingers, hands, your face, eyes and use respirators.
