Thread: Buffing question

I am having trouble getting greaseless compound to build up on buffer. I've been loading a layer, letting it dry for a couple min and then building up more layers. I usually stick it hard into the wheel to slow down the wheel then let it speed up and repeat. The problem I'm having is i seem to be losing all the compound after a couple of minutes buffing. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? Thanks!

you need to make sure the wheel loads uniformly (no clumps of compound) and then also make sure oyu give it enough time to dry properly.
If the compound isnot dry enough it will come off the wheel faster.

Quick question:

Have you raked your new wheels, prior to applying the compound? If you haven't....rake them first, really really well. Then apply.

I also agree with mainaman, the compound needs to be completely dry before it's used. I'd leave it for at least half an hour. I always load my wheels prior to putting them away. Then they're ready to go when I want them.

Hmm I haven't raked them, I'll try that. I've been letting it dry completly before use. I will load the wheels before I leave for the night and they sit overnight to dry. I just don't think I'm getting the build up I need or I'm doing something else so that it all comes off pretty fast.

What sort of wheels are you using? I've found that greaseless compound sticks much better to cotton wheels than sisal.

agreed - I find spiral sewn wheels to be my preference for the greaseless, and the sisal wheels for the polishing compounds (emery through to fabulustre/whit rouge).

So far I have been using 4" spiral sewn wheels with a HF buffer.

Originally Posted by JShaw

So far I have been using 4" spiral sewn wheels with a HF buffer.

That is my set up also, don't do the jab and stop to get them started, it just doesn't work very well..


To get them started let the Greaseless barely touch and let it melt onto the wheel, do not try and get the first coat perfect,, let that dry and then do the same again and again until you have a nice even coat... As the wheel slows, use your hands to smooth/press the Greaseless down into the fibers...
Never let the coat wear completely off refresh often,,, once it is established it will last forever and a day but getting them set up is a PITA

I'll give that a try tonight and see how it goes!

Give it some Try (s) hehehe

Honestly the first setup just takes time and effort, hey if it were easy it wouldn't be part of this hobby