Buffing Compounds

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Industrial Buffing Compounds for Metal Polishing Benchmark Abrasives builds professional-grade buffing compound bars for heavy-duty metal fabrication, restoration, and industrial shop finishing. For more than 25 years, we have supplied American fabricators with high-performance supplies direct from our Arizona warehouse. Engineered for stationary polishing wheels rather than automotive paint correction, these solid formulas deliver up to 60% savings over traditional retail brands. Match our color-coded bars to your target metal and polishing stage, from initial heavy cut to final high-gloss color. Shop Buffing Compounds 25+ Years of Experti se: Providing industrial-grade abrasives and metal finishing supplies since 1999. Direct-to-Consumer Savin gs: Premium buffing compound up to 60% below traditional retail store prices. Fast 24-Hour Dispatc h: Most in-stock polishing products ship within 24 hours of your order. Nationwide US Shipping : Reliable delivery on all orders across the entire United States. Toll-Free Support : Speak to our product specialists directly at 877-841-1837. How to Match Polishing Compounds to Your Metal Type To select the right buffing compound, match the formulation to your specific metal and finishing stage. Start by determining whether your project requires a coarse cut, intermediate coloring, or a final ultra-high-gloss shine. Once you identify this phase, select the corresponding color category before pairing the bar with your chosen wheel type. The chart below maps metal type to compound color by finishing stage: Aluminum : Black (Emery) for coarse cut, Brown (Tripoli) for mid cut, White for fine polish, Green for final color. Stainless Steel : Black (Emery) for coarse cut, White for mid cut and fine polish, Green for final color. Ferrous Steel / Iron : Black (Emery) for coarse and mid cut, White for fine polish, Green for final color. Brass / Copper : Black (Emery) for coarse cut, Brown (Tripoli) for mid cut, White for fine polish, Red R