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BUFFING ALUMINUM AND OTHER SOFT METALS AND PLASTICS
These materials require only two buffing steps. Please refer to Buff Wheel and Compound Pairing/
Stepping Chart in this guide for the best wheel/ compound combinations.
THE FINAL DETAIL
To keep freshly-buffed parts looking their best, Eastwood recommends using Autosol Polish, available
in a 100 gram tube (#13170), and a 1000 gram can (#13175).
When buffing plastic parts, the generation of heat must be avoided to prevent
permanent damage.
SPECIAL PROTECTION FOR POLISHED METALS
Freshly polished parts will start to oxidize almost immediately. We strongly recommend using
Eastwood Diamond Clear Gloss (Aerosol, #16105z) or ExoArmour (15350z) to prevent oxidation and
keep the beautiful luster that required so much work to achieve.
FOR SUPERIOR PROTECTION
Use the Powder Coating System to apply Gloss Clear (#10093) or Super Gloss Clear (#10286).
For a custom look, use one of the translucent powders.
CLEANING BUFF WHEELS
After use, all Buff Wheels will build up an ac-
cumulation of compound and metal particles.
When this occurs, it reduces the overall
effectiveness and must be removed. Use an
Eastwood #13120 Buff Rake. To do so:
• Gripping it firmly by the handles, lightly
press it into the rotating Wheel in the
"Work Zone" of the Wheel in 10 second
increments until the bulk of the material
is removed (FIG 11).
• The Buff Rake will also true up an out of round wheel. This is done by first cleaning the wheel
then holding the Rake at the edge of the Wheel and allowing just the high spots to contact the
Rake. As the "High Spot" fibers are removed, the Wheel will return to proper roundness.
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FIG. 11
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