Buffing wheels designed and constructed for cut-down operations on metal.

To achieve a beautiful mirror finish, metal (like any material) needs to be prepared by cutting down the surface to remove highs and lows. Deep scratches diffuse light and reduce your clarity; cut them out with coarse cutting compounds and firm buffing wheels that enhance the cut-down effect! Spectrum recommends combining these buffs with Menzerna's 439T, 456G, or 113GZ Heavy Cut compounds.

Please note that Osborn's new wide-teeth clinch rings do NOT hold up at 6k RPM on 10" buffing wheels - no buffing wheel is rated for these speeds. Older style clinch rings with more, narrower teeth appear to be a little stronger and while we occasionally receive these depending on the machine they are produced on, we cannot request them exclusively. We run 12" x 5" buffs almost exclusively and have not had a single blow-out in our shop with these buffs at 6k. Please note that clearance items are final sale.

Semi-firm buffs for cut & colour buffing.

Many polishers subscribe to a two-step polishing process, but this is how maximum depth, colour, and clarity are achieved. By utilizing these secondary cut/colouring buffs (combined with medium cut & finishing compounds), you can more efficiently removing heavy-cut scratches from your surface and put colour into the metal before completing that "wet" look with finishing buffs and Super Finish compounds. Spectrum recommends combining these buffs with Menzerna's P14F, P164, and 333 medium cut compounds and/or P275, 495P, P126, 480W, and 480BLF finishing compounds.

Please note that Osborn's new wide-teeth clinch rings do NOT hold up at 6k RPM on 10" buffing wheels - no buffing wheel is rated for these speeds. Older style clinch rings with more, narrower teeth appear to be a little stronger and while we occasionally receive these depending on the machine they are produced on, we cannot request them exclusively. We run 12" x 5" buffs almost exclusively and have not had a single blow-out in our shop with these buffs at 6k. Please note that clearance items are final sale.

Soft cotton for the smoothest & cleanest surfaces.

At this point, you will not be accomplishing any cutting action - you will simply be minimizing (and ideally, eliminating) and buff trails any fine scratches from previous stages. Soft and flexible buffing wheels allow you to apply the finest compounds gently and evenly, resulting in a beautiful, flawless mirror finish. Spectrum recommends combining these buffing wheels with Menzerna's 480BLF Finish, 480W Finish, P275 Finish, 495P Finish, P126 Finish, GW16 Finish, P175 Super Finish, and M5 Super Finish compounds (or any of the paint/plastic focused compounds due to the sensitivity of these surfaces).

Please note that Osborn's new wide-teeth clinch rings do NOT hold up at 6k RPM - no buffing wheel is rated for these speeds, particularly those made with untreated cottons. 12" x 5" buffs tend to be more durable due to the additional teeth pressed into the material. Please note that clearance items are final sale.

A universal, fast-acting pre-polishing compound.

Menzerna 439T quickly removes throwing marks, orange peel and sanding marks from a variety of metal substrates including stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and other non-ferrous metals. Spectrum recommends pairing this compound with firm buffs like our pre-polishing and heavy cut buffing wheels.

Cut / Gloss: 8 / 5

Please note that we are currently awaiting the arrival of product from Germany. In the meantime, please consider 523LBZ Super Heavy Cut, 456G Heavy Cut (on sale), 113GZ Heavy Cut, or even cutting with P14F Medium Cut, which is only slightly less aggressive but cleaner than most tripoli compounds.

Produces cut and gloss in one step.

Menzerna P14F is a fast-acting polishing compound with a good cut and broad field of application. With a primary cut buff, customers report a cut similar to that of tripoli, but with cleaner results and great colour; as a result this is one of Stephane's favourite cut & colour compounds! Spectrum recommends pairing this compound with firm buffs like our pre-polishing/heavy cut buffing wheel and medium-firmness buffs like our secondary cut/colour buffing wheels.

Cut / Gloss: 4 / 6

Produces a high gloss and fine mirror finish on aluminum.

Menzerna 480BLF is a finishing compound developed especially for aluminum surfaces; it's also suitable for brass and other non-ferrous metals. Spectrum recommends pairing this compound with medium-firmness buffs like our secondary cut/colour buffing wheels and soft buffs like our mirror finishing buffing wheels. You may find this compound less suited to flannel as it's relatively dry, dense, and needs higher buffing wheel speeds/heat for best results (e.g., no less than 2600RPM suggested).

Cut / Gloss: 2 / 8