Just got a variable speed 1HP 8" buffer (5/8th shafts).
My question is about a good lineup of abrasives to go from removing cast roughness to mirror shine.
The straight forward progression seems flap wheels from 80 grit to 600 and then buffing compounds on misc 8" buffing wheels.
What i am not sure about are all of the options available from 3m for deburring and surface conditioning wheels and if i should even bother with them if i am going to polish with compound later.
I got a cheap chinese 5P 180 grit deburring wheel which i used to clean up some aluminum and i do like the brushed finish it leaves. What i am unsure about is if these types of surface conditioning or deburring wheels (chinese or 3M) are a worth while alternative for sand paper flap wheels or if they are better suited for a final finish of whatever brushed look finish each one was designed to produce.
Thanks ahead
My question is about a good lineup of abrasives to go from removing cast roughness to mirror shine.
The straight forward progression seems flap wheels from 80 grit to 600 and then buffing compounds on misc 8" buffing wheels.
What i am not sure about are all of the options available from 3m for deburring and surface conditioning wheels and if i should even bother with them if i am going to polish with compound later.
I got a cheap chinese 5P 180 grit deburring wheel which i used to clean up some aluminum and i do like the brushed finish it leaves. What i am unsure about is if these types of surface conditioning or deburring wheels (chinese or 3M) are a worth while alternative for sand paper flap wheels or if they are better suited for a final finish of whatever brushed look finish each one was designed to produce.
Thanks ahead