Our Airway Buffing Wheels are expertly crafted using various mill treatments and fabric construction methods to offer wheels with distinct stiffness levels, catering to the specific needs of different metals. Whether you're working with aluminum, stainless steel, or other metals, our range of buffing wheels provides exceptional performance and results.
Tailored Buffing Wheels for Different Metals
Orange and Yellow Wheels: These are meticulously designed for polishing aluminum, delivering impeccable results.
Red and Pink Treatments: Specifically formulated for stainless steel, these buffing wheels ensure a brilliant shine.
UBM and Flannel Wheels: Engineered for the final finish, these versatile wheels can be effectively used for both aluminum and stainless steel, leaving a flawless surface.
Precise Wheel and Compound Pairings for Effective Polishing
Achieving a brilliant finish on aluminum and stainless steel involves a precise two-step process:
For aluminum, start with our Brown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound paired with our Orange Airway Buffing Wheel.
Follow up with our Yellow Airway Buffing Wheel combined with our Green Rouge Metal Polishing Compound for the perfect shine.
When polishing stainless steel, the initial step involves the red airway buffing wheel and Black Magic Compound, followed by the Pink buffing wheel and Yellow Deluxe Compound for added brilliance.
For an exceptional show-quality shine, consider using a Domet Flannel or UBM buffing wheel with our Blue Rouge Metal Polishing Compound, but be sure to keep the RPMs below 2,200 for optimal results.
What are the safety requirements for buffing wheels & metal polishing?
We HIGHLY recommend that you use a full face respirator mask! This FULL FACE RESPIRATOR MASK is highly recommended and great quality.
Generally speaking, our Airway Buffing Wheels should be run at the following speeds:
First Stage/"Cut" Stage: 3,000 to 3,500 RPM
- Orange Airway Buffing Wheel + Brown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound for Aluminum
- Red Airway Buffing Wheel + Black Magic Compound for Steel
Second Stage/"Color" Stage: 2,200 to 2,800 RPM
- Yellow Airway Buffing Wheel + Green Rouge Metal Polishing Compound for Aluminum
- Pink Airway Buffing Wheel + Yellow Deluxe Compound for Steel
- Purple Airway Buffing Wheel + Blue or White Metal Polishing Compound
Third Stage/"Finish" Stage: 1,800 to 2,200 RPM
- Flannel or UBM Airway Buffing Wheel + Competition Purple Metal Polishing Compound for both Aluminum and Steel
