Thread: Which greaseless compounds to buy?

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?

Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad

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...

I bought 80, 120, 220, 320

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.

Originally Posted by Chevhead

Get them ALL...

I agree, but also get the 600.

I quick question what is your preference 80 grit compound or take it bake to the grinder on 240 grit ??

I use mostly 400 and 600. I don't often go beyond that.

+1 400 is the coarsest I go also

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.

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.