Polishing Compounds
Polishing compounds are used for cutting, cleaning and polishing metal surfaces to a final high luster. Different metals and surface conditions require different types polishing compounds. Polishing compounds are generally broken down into three categories:
- First cut Polishing Compounds are for used for smoothing out rough surfaces and is generally moist
- Medium/Second Cut Polishing Compounds are used for smoothing out semi smooth surfaces, remove less surface material, prepare the surface for the final high luster and is a dryer compound.
- Final Polishing Compound, still removes some surface material, but is minimum. This is the last stage and necessary to produce a high luster.
It is a good practice to use different buffs for different metals and polishing compounds to avoid cross metal contamination and unwanted surface scratching during the final polishing stage.
Japanese Compounds
| Compound | Application |
|---|---|
| Gray 800 | Light cutting compound for removing surface roughness and scratches from platinum. Approx. 7/8 lb. (400 grams) bar.
SKU: 93-019-800 |
| White 1500 | Medium cutting compound for platinum. Removes light scratches and prepares surface for final polishing. Approx. 7/8 lb. (400 grams) bar.
SKU: 93-019-1500 |
| White 4000 | Fine cutting. Removes light haze and scratches. Approx. 1/2 lb.(250 grams) bar.
SKU: 93-019-4000 |
| White 6000 | Fine cut-and-color compound. Removes faint scratches and leaves a soft, bright finish which can serve as the final finish or be brought to a bright mirror finish by using White 8000 (below), Platinum Blue, or Orange Luster compounds. Approx. 1/2 lb. (250 grams) bar.
SKU: 93-019-6000 |
| White 8000 | Super-fine grit for a bright finish on platinum. Approx. 1/2 lb. (250 grams) bar.
SKU: 90-19-8000W / 90-19-8000B / 90-19-8000GP |
