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How To Polish Metal - Basic Instructions
- Choose the most applicable buffing compound depending on the work surface material to be polished. Start with the coarsest applicable compound. See our polishing compound and jewelers rouge chart.
- Apply polishing compound sparingly to the face of a revolving buffing wheel. Repeat application of compound as needed during the buffing and polishing operations.
- Use only slight pressure in applying the revolving buff to the work surface, thereby allowing the buffing wheel and the polishing compound to do the work.
- If after polishing the work surface is still dull, it will be necessary to repeat the operation following up with a finer suitable compound.
- Before changing from one buffing compound to another "rake" buffing wheel thoroughly with a sharp tool to remove previous compound. Better yet, keep a different buffing wheel for each compound.
- Beautiful finishes can be obtained with the finest applicable polishing compound applied to a single stitch buffing wheel, felt wheel, or felt bob.
- When work has been completed the working surface can be washed in warm soapy water to remove any excess buffing compound or dirt which may have accumulated. Dry with a soft wool cloth or chamois. The high luster obtained from buffing can be protected from future oxidation by the proper application of a clear metal lacquer.
