Quote Originally Posted by poona View Post
Also want to ask. How much pressure are you guys using when polishing using a dremel ?
Very little. When polishing, let the buffer and polish do the work. The issue you can run into with more pressure is heat. Heat is a big enemy since it can quickly affect the temper of the blade. You may not think there is any heat building, but it tends to be localized. If it gets hot near the edge (where the metal is much thinner) it will have bad results! Keep the pressure light and keep the pad MOVING! A little polish goes a long way and the more abrasive you get (read compounds or flappers) the quicker you can scorch the blade.

As the buffing pad gets black, you can rinse it out if you like. I tend to use a pad for a while then take the pad and mandrel, wet it, add a drop of dish soap and rinse it out. Give it a good squeeze and rinse again. Squeeze with a towel and let dry for a bit. When you use it again, spin it with the Dremel at max speed for a minute to puff it back up and get any residual moisture out.

You mentioned in another thread you didn't opt for the flex-shaft but you may want to consider it for improved control. They also allow for a lighter touch and better angles.

Have fun!

v/r

Allen