Buffing Compounds

markus · Aug 7, 2018

I just bought a two sided, light buffing wheel (1750 rpm) and I was wondering which buffing compounds would be best to use?

I will just be shining up a few pipes and stems here and there, getting rid of that pesky oxidation.

I don't want anything to aggressive that might damage my pipes, I was thinking white or blue but not sure.

pepesdad1 · Aug 7, 2018

Tripoli and carnuba wax are two that you'll need along with a clean buff for each of those two "compounds".

sasquatch · Aug 7, 2018

Tripoli in brown or red form is a little rougher than a guy might ideally finish with - most pipe makers have a number of wheels and compounds - depending on how hard it is to swap wheels on the buffer, you might at a "white diamond" wheel between tripoli and wax to really get a nice finish.

ssjones · Aug 7, 2018

I'm with Sasquatch, Tripoli should be rarely used, probably never for light restoration. On a really banged up pipe, where some dents can't be steamed out, Tripoli can smooth over those. But, you alter the pipe forever, so it is a last resort.
White Diamond is a must and bar of carnuba wax. I use the White Diamond on a sewn cloth wheel, and the carnuba on a loose cloth wheel. Jestco Products or Caswell Electroplating have good prices on buffing pads.

pepesdad1 · Aug 7, 2018

I'm with Al...I forgot about the white diamond. I use that mostly and occasionally the tripoli, and carnuba.

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