Buff And Polish Book

At a glance..

The objective of buffing and polishing is to make a rough surface into a smooth one and, of course, each work piece will be in a different condition, so will need different procedures.

The details..

'An Introduction to Buffing & Polishing' is an informative guide that teaches readers how to achieve a polished finish on various surfaces. The book covers different types of wheels available in the market along with their corresponding abrasive powders. It also discusses the importance of varying procedures depending on each work piece's condition.

The author emphasizes that repeated abrasion is necessary to wear down rough surfaces until they become soft hills capable of reflecting light instead of dissipating it. The book offers practical advice such as repairing small dents by sanding them inside out before gently beating them out with a hammer.

Additionally, 'An Introduction to Buffing & Polishing' shares useful tips like cleaning your buffing wheel regularly by offering jagged blades or eliminating swirl marks caused by buffing through wetting parts with damp cloth then dusted off Whiting powder or Talcum Powder followed by another round of buffing

Finally, this guide features detailed descriptions about specific types of buffing wheels including Brightex Wheels which are flexible yet aggressive enough for removing rusts and old paints; Sisal Buff Wheels ideal for both cutting action while providing polishing effects; Spiral Sewn Wheel perfect when cutting metal due its pre-raked faces; Loose Cotton Wheel designed specifically for objects with fine details and awkward crevices; Canton Flannel Wheel suitable only for delicate items such as silver or gold plate because it can be easily contaminated.