Foredom Polishing - Manual (Page 2)

Suggested Compounds and Wheel Speeds for Buffing and Polishing
Type of Iron, Steel Brass, Copper Gold, Silver Brass Plate
Material Hard Metals Soft Metals Plated, Solid Copper Plate Plastic
Operation cut color cut color cut color cut color cut color
FOREDOM Emery Platinum Tripoli Platinum Do Platinum Do Platinum Tripoli Platinum
Compound White White NOT White NOT Blue White
Cut Cut
Foredom ® Buffing and Polishing Compounds
Emery A-4001 (Black) – Contains coarse
emery grit. Excellent for removing surface
imperfections such as scratches, scale, rust,
corrosion or burrs. Used for very fast cutting
of iron, steel and other hard metals.
Not for gold, silver or plated items.
Tripoli A-4002 (Brown) – The most
popular general compound for cutting down
and buffing base metals. Gives a smooth,
finished look with a moderate luster to
brass plating, copper, aluminum, pewter,
gold, plastic and painted surfaces. Also
ideal for preliminary coloring operations.
White Diamond Rouge A-4003 – A fast
cutting compound that produces a high
gloss finish and will not discolor. Excellent
on plastics and hard metals like platinum,
white gold, stainless steel, chrome and
nickel. Not for plated items.
Red Rouge A-4004 – An excellent
compound for a final coloring and a high
polish for precious metals like gold, silver,
silver plate, pewter or nickel. Not for
burnished surfaces.
Platinum Blue A-4007 – For pre-polishing
and cutting down of platinum and other
metals.
Platinum White A-4006 – For final
polishing to produce a deep luster on plat-
inum, other metals, and acylics (8000 grit).
Carnauba A-4008 – The hardest
natural wax available. Non-tacky and highly
regarded for its tough and wear resistant
qualities. It is especially good for producing
a high luster on wood and painted surfaces.
Compound Weight Part No.
Emery 6.5 oz. bar A-4001
Emery 19 oz. bar A-5001
Tripoli 4.5 oz. bar A-4002
Tripoli 14 oz. bar A-5002
White Diamond Rouge 5.5 oz. bar A-4003
White Diamond Rouge 17 oz. bar A-5003
Red Rouge 5.75 oz. bar A-4004
Red Rouge 17 oz. bar A-5004
Red Rouge 1 oz. tube A-40041
4 Bar kit 22.25 oz. AK4000
(one ea. of Emery, Tripoli, White Diamond Rouge, Red Rouge)
Platinum Blue 5 oz. bar A-4007
Platinum Blue 1 oz. tube A-40071
Platinum White 5.75 oz. bar A-4006
Platinum White 1 oz. tube A-40061
Carnauba 2 oz. bar A-4008
Individual bars and
Kit of 4 bars
Coarse Weave (60 x 60)
White Muslin Buffs
T hese have a more
open weave to hold
more compound.
Used as a general
purpose buff with
cutting and polishing compounds.
Combed edges do not need breaking-in
or combing to hold compound. Center pin
holes are reinforced with shellac (S).
Rows of Center Part
Dia. Ply Stitching Hole No.
1 ″ 40 1 S A-CBC1
2 ″ 40 1 S A-CBC2
3 ″ 40 3 S A-CBC3
4 ″ 40 3 S A-CBC4
6 ″ 50 4 S* A-CBC65
7 ″ 50 4 S* A-CBC75
* Extra thickness eliminates need for leather reinforcements.
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Fine Weave (80 x 80)
Finex Muslin Buffs
These buffs hold compounds well but
the tighter weave results in longer life.
The center pin holes are reinforced with
shellac (S) for a tight fit on tapered
mandrels and greater durability. Combed
edges do not require break in or combing
to hold compound. The fine weave and
stitching make them durable and espe-
cially suitable for polishing with rouge.
Rows of Center Part
Dia. Ply Stitching Hole No.
1 ″ 40 1 S A-CBF1
2 ″ 40 1 S A-CBF2
3 ″ 40 3 S A-CBF3
4 ″ 40 3 S A-CBF4
Center Part
Dia. Ply* Hole No.
4 ″ 28 L/S A-CYR4
Loose White Muslin Buffs
These buffs have only one row of
stitching around the arbor hole which is
reinforced with leather and shellac (L/S).
Made of Finex (80 x 80 weave) muslin
with combed edges. The open layers
provide a softer polishing action and
conform to contours and curves. Use
with rouge for coloring or final
polishing operations.
Part
Dia. Ply No.
3 ″ 35 A-LCB35
3 ″ 40 A-LCB3
4 ″ 40 A-LCB4
Razor Edge Yellow Treated Buffs
(Soft) Chemically treated (86 x 80
weave) muslin provides added stiffness
and longer life. The additional stitching
and leather and shellac (L/S) centers keep
wheel stiff while in use. Used for cutting
and polishing in grooves, crevices, and
inside curves.
Cotton Polishing Buffs
Yellow Treated Cotton Buffs
Made with chemically
treated extra fine
(86 x 80) weave fabric,
these buffs are stiffer
than untreated ones.
They will cut faster and
last 2 to 3 times longer than white muslin
buffs. Combed edges hold compounds with-
out break in or combing. Center pin holes
are reinforced with shellac (S).
Rows of Center Part
Dia. Ply Stitching Hole No.
4 ″ 30 3 S A-CBY43
4 ″ 40 3 S A-CBY4
5 ″ 40 3 L/S A-CBY5
6 ″ 40 4 L/S A-CBY6
6 ″ 50 4 S A-CBY65-S