Thread: Greaseless polishing compound?

Great info here. Thanks guys. I was looking at the small one at HF but I was also thinking that the speed was kind of fast. Guess I was guessing correct. But with some care I bet it will work. Not too sure what way I'm going to go but something smaller and cheaper sounds like what I need sense it will get used very little. I'll wait to see what else is said and do some more homework.

I looked up SFPM and then checked out the greaseless compound at Caswell. Didn't see anything that said what is recommended as far as SFPM with there compounds. But I'm guessing you all have figured this out already. And 1700RPM with 4" wheel is what is needed. Unless some money drops in my lap in the next couple weeks I don't think I'll be buying a Caswell. Just too much of an investment for something that is not going to be used much at all. I'll have to look for other options, unfortunately. I'd love to have the best in tools but its just not feasible for my use.

I'll keep looking around to see if I can find something a bit cheaper and try for the 1700rpm's. Bummer. I hate to settle for something less! Thanks for the information and letting me know what is best for the job.

Check the second hand shops. It is amazing how cheap they sell used tools in those places.
Also I think 1700 is the best speed but most of us are buffing at 3450. The only time I am buffing slower is when I am buffing with a drill in a vice. It is effective for the polishing cakes but not really for the greaseless. Also 3" wheels are really nice, I have 3" wheels on an extension. It gives me a lot of room.