Thread: Buffer Question

depends on the amount of pitting, but, I'd say 2-3 hours is probably a fair average estimate.

Remember, not only do you need the buffer, but, you also need 3-4 wheels of the same diameter to hold your greaseless compounds..and then you need 2 additional wheels (one for emery, one for a white rouge..as a barebone setup..)...

At $6-7 a pop, they add up...and the compounds themselves will run you $50-60...

Suggestions -- buy two wheels for 80 grit...you can use one wheel while the other wheel's greaseless compound dries...since you'll be using 80grit to do all of the pitting removal.

When you buy yourself a buffer (or cheaper bench grinder..) make sure you can remove the guards (if its a grinder) and make 100% sure it is a 1700-1800 rpm motor.... you don't want to be doing greaseless compounds on a 3400rpm buffer..if you can find a variable speed 1700-3400 that would be cool because you can do some high speed buffing work with it too..

If you don't have a respirator, you'll need one of those too...and then,..a leather apron...

Expenses add up. a $100 bench grinder ends up costing $350 after you get what you need to use it.