loading buffer wheels

i have some buffing compounds in stick form when i apply them to the wheel it seems that very little get on the wheel and it make a dusty mess what am i missing do i have to wet them thanks

Are these greaseless or regular polishing compound sticks.......???????

Normally medium greasy to greasy compounds go on the wheels easily. You need very little pressure and only to have them on the wheel for about a second or so. Some compounds are dry and if you hold them on the wheel or put any pressure on them when loading a wheel, you will get that powder all over the place. An easy way to apply the drier compounds is to toggle the on/off switch touching the bar to the wheel a couple times.

If you are applying greaseless, a very light touch is all you need to coat up a wheel. Let the wheel take the compound. Don't force the compound on the wheel.

Always remember to rake your wheels and re-apply as needed. Less is better.

Have fun,

Lynn

thanks lynn yeah the compounds are dry stick form