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    I am going to order some smaller sticks of greaseless buffing compound from Caswell Plating and wondered which ones to get?
    They have 80-400 grit so should I get them all or just certain grits?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad View Post
    I am going to order some smaller sticks of greaseless buffing compound from Caswell Plating and wondered which ones to get?
    They have 80-400 grit so should I get them all or just certain grits?
    Get them ALL...
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    I bought 80, 120, 220, 320

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    I use 80, 180, 240, 400, 600. Although I have them I do not use 120 and 320. So you can save a little money there to put towards the grease based polishing compounds.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chevhead View Post
    Get them ALL...
    I agree, but also get the 600.
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    I quick question what is your preference 80 grit compound or take it bake to the grinder on 240 grit ??
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    I use mostly 400 and 600. I don't often go beyond that.
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    +1 400 is the coarsest I go also
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    I ordered 600, 400, 240, 180 and Glu-Tite Greaseless Wheel Prep. Not sure if I needed the wheel prep but it sounded like it was helpful.
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    Yup, 600 and 400 mostly, though I do have all the grits. Mostly I hand sand then buff.

    600 is the most versatile grit, I keep 4 wheels loaded in various amounts of grit in a rotation.

    A well-worn 600 wheel is great for a quick clean up before greased compounds and for making jimps gleam. Most every razor gets a trip on a worn 600 wheel.

    Do mark the grit size on your wheels so you can see the grit over the stabilizing washer. And store you greaseless in an air tight container, I use a plastic Rubbermaid type and Ziploc bags with a damp paper towel in the bag.

    I have the Glue Tite, but don't use it, don't need it with sewn cotton wheels.
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