Greg way out West
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Hi guy's
Does anybody know where to get stainless buffing compound ? I heard that maybe Sear's had it ?. About ready to do my cowl ban
Thanks Greg
Stainless buffing compound ?
- Thread starter Greg way out West
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Hi guy's
Does anybody know where to get stainless buffing compound ? I heard that maybe Sear's had it ?. About ready to do my cowl ban
Thanks Greg
Bill Goddard
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Never heard of it and I need some. Looking forward to an answer. Bill G
Tacoma Bob
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Are you looking for stick or bar compounds (machine application) or paste (hand applied).
Kevin in NJ
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You will find what you need at a decent price with this company:
http://www.tarheelparts.com/
They will steer you in the correct direction. Other companies like Eastwood will sell you the stuff you need, but you might get the wrong stuff for what you really need. They may not also tell you the correct washers you need to run certain wheels which can be a safety issue.
You can easily get the wrong stuff and items that will hurt you or the parts your trying polish.
Keep in mind metal polishing is about using successive grits of 'sanding' each time fully removing the scratch from the previous sanding.
http://www.tarheelparts.com/
They will steer you in the correct direction. Other companies like Eastwood will sell you the stuff you need, but you might get the wrong stuff for what you really need. They may not also tell you the correct washers you need to run certain wheels which can be a safety issue.
You can easily get the wrong stuff and items that will hurt you or the parts your trying polish.
Keep in mind metal polishing is about using successive grits of 'sanding' each time fully removing the scratch from the previous sanding.
Charlie Stephens
Well-known member
Ron,
If you buy your buffing compound from anyone other than a company that specializes in buffing compounds you are not going to get what you need. You will get an “all purpose one size fits none” product that the salesman will tell you will work fine (remember, never believe anyone that is trying to sell you something). You really need several compounds designed for stainless steel and each one designed to buff out the lines left by the previous compound. You will also need different wheels as you change compounds. Buffing compound companies advertise in magazines (check Hemming’s). Frequently people show up at large swap meets selling buffing compounds (are you going to the LA Roadster show?). There is an excellent article on buffing in one or the “How To” books that reprint articles from the restorer. One final thought, as others have warned, be careful.
Charlie Stephens
If you buy your buffing compound from anyone other than a company that specializes in buffing compounds you are not going to get what you need. You will get an “all purpose one size fits none” product that the salesman will tell you will work fine (remember, never believe anyone that is trying to sell you something). You really need several compounds designed for stainless steel and each one designed to buff out the lines left by the previous compound. You will also need different wheels as you change compounds. Buffing compound companies advertise in magazines (check Hemming’s). Frequently people show up at large swap meets selling buffing compounds (are you going to the LA Roadster show?). There is an excellent article on buffing in one or the “How To” books that reprint articles from the restorer. One final thought, as others have warned, be careful.
Charlie Stephens
MikeK
Well-known member
This is what I use for cut down of fine scratches on Stainless. LINK
It's a large bar for the money, 44oz.
I usually finish (color buff) with a fairly dry compound like Zam. LINK
I once did quite a bit of electroplating on brass and bronze castings. The Zam is also a superior compound for buffing copper or nickel prior to subsequent plates. That and cerium oxide were my fav's.
It's a large bar for the money, 44oz.
I usually finish (color buff) with a fairly dry compound like Zam. LINK
I once did quite a bit of electroplating on brass and bronze castings. The Zam is also a superior compound for buffing copper or nickel prior to subsequent plates. That and cerium oxide were my fav's.