Buffing Compounds for Metal Finishing & Polishing

Buffing compounds are composed of tightly sized abrasives held together with glue or grease binders. Different types of abrasives are used on different types of materials such as ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastic or wood. Buffing compounds are designed for the two phases of buffing, "cutting down" and "coloring".

The first buffing phase is accomplished by use of compounds containing aggressive abrasives. However for an application that requires a brighter, higher luster finish, the "cutting down" operation is followed by a "coloring" buffing operation. This consists of buffing the surface again using a buffing compound with a smaller (sometimes less aggressive) abrasive that will bring out the natural color of the material. There are still other formulations that find a balance so it can provide both cut and color with the same compound. Schaffner manufactures a complete line of buffing compounds to meet your buffing needs and has organized our product range below.

		Liquid Compounds: Our liquid compounds are designed for automatic spray systems or at times to be rolled onto the part. We offer a variety of viscosities to meet your equipment and buffing needs. Schaffner manufactures Steel Cut compounds and Color Compounds as well as Liquid Tripoli compounds that provide both Cut and Color for non-ferrous applications. << More
		Solid Bar Compounds: Schaffner solid bar buffing compound can be furnished in a regular, hand-bar size for hand-application or in a variety of sizes to fit automatic bar feeder. These buffing compounds come in a variety of formulas depending upon your requirements and needs. << More
		Coloring Compounds: Are designed to provide a range of abrasive material designed for the amount of color desired in your buffing operation. These color compounds are designed to provide a bright luster and bring out the natural color of the chrome your product. << More
		Jeweler's Rouge Compounds: Jeweler's rouge is used for extremely fine color buffing and is designed for producing a mirror like finish on chromium, stainless, and carbon steel as well as compounds for use on gold, silver, sterling, platinum and brass. Originally developed for the jewelry trade, rouge is used for fine finish applications on a variety of metals . << More
		Buff Wheel Cleaning Compounds: After buffing there is often a residue remaining on the part that must be cleaned off. This is especially true for parts that are to be plated after buffing. There several basic principles that can help properly clean your part. << More
		MEG-A-VAT: A Schaffner exclusive! Schaffner presents a revolutionary concept in the packaging and storage of buffing compounds -- a vat that holds more compound than conventional drums, is easier and safer to use, and saves you time and money. Best of all, it's recyclable. . << More

Need Assistance? Schaffner can help you select the proper buffing compound for your buffing or polishing operation. Schaffner can also custom manufacture a specific buffing compound to meet your exact Specifications.