Thread: MAAS, FLITZ and other Polishing compounds

I use MET-ALL polish, works great, is cheap and acan should last a lifetime. It says for aluminum but it does work great on steel. I found it at this site for fairly cheap. MET-ALL Polish for Aluminum (16 Oz. Can) The largest selection of Aircraft parts and Pilot Supplies.- SkyGeek.com

felt wheels will turn black from the residue and chemical composition of the polish

Does anyone know if there is a way to clean buffing wheels (felt or other)?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by HarrisonFan

Does anyone know if there is a way to clean buffing wheels (felt or other)?

Thanks!

Buffing Polishing Supplies Buffing Wheels Compound Polishing Aluminum Polishing Kit - Caswell Inc.

Check in the right column under "buffing wheel cleaners".

Bart.

Mother's polishes work well, and they're pretty commonly available. I got mine at autozone.

Originally Posted by poona

Ah this says it all really...

Metal Polish | MAAS | Walgreens

My goodness, we are ripped off over here so much.

French Lavender?

Hi all,
when i start on my 1st resto on one of my cheap str8 razor i will use own white rouge compound that will cut lightly to see what effect the initial passes are.
Defo using a Dremel with my felt bobs is the way ahead,even though id prefer to get everything up to my buffer wheel but don't like the sharp edge lol.
if i find that white isn't needed i will go straight onto using jewlers Rouge, usually for precious metals but i find it can be great on other metals,Blue Rouge is similar, i have Stainless steel Bar to test as well.
Suppose like all things its all down to knowing what ya can use and what is wrong.
my priority as a metal polisher is getting down to Zero scratches and then looking foreward to learning the art of honing.
This site has opened a renewed interest in restoing metal back to its former glory, i have one Shave under my belt and i really look forward to hours of reading up on restoring complete Razors.
Many thanks to all,
Brian

Originally Posted by Bart

Buffing Polishing Supplies Buffing Wheels Compound Polishing Aluminum Polishing Kit - Caswell Inc.

Check in the right column under "buffing wheel cleaners".

Bart.

Bart
many thanks for your post, this afternoon i done a search on here for Caswell then added a post linking to their company.
i get mine fron Caswell Europe and they reliable as ever.
Regards,
Brian

There are few stores of MAAS in the UK one of them is Lakeland however prices are very high.

I got them all and they al have their purpose as some are more abrasive as others but my favorite is Blue Magic.
I get mine at pep boys.
There's the cream or liquid. I use the cream one myself.
It was a restorer from a museum that gave me his tips and tricks. Blue Magic was one of them.
When you apply the stuff it will turn black once you start rubbing. That means it's working. Continue rubbing until it's all gone. A little goes a long way.

As someone mentioned above, I too now pretty much use the Turtle Wax PREMIUM rubbing compound. That stuff is amazing. I haven't touched the MAAS in ages.

Turtle Wax - Premium Rubbing Compound