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POWER TOOLS GET THE JOB DONE FASTER Buffing and polishing using wheels and compounds are somewhat like using wet and dry sandpaper, only much faster. Instead of using elbow grease, you use the power and speed of an electric motor. FROM ROUGH TO SMOOTH The objective of buffing is to make a rough surface smooth; however, every part does not have the same finish and will need to be worked differently using different techniques and compounds. Buffing categories include SATIN FINISHING Satin finishing produces satin, brushed or butler finishes on metals. Satin finishes are produced by first buffing the workpiece to a bright finish and then dulling it to give it a softer, brushed look. These finishes are applied using an abrasive and glue mix or greaseless compounds. CUT-DOWN BUFFING for Preliminary Smoothness Cut-down buffing makes surfaces smoother by removing scratches or marks caused by previous operations and handling. The workpiece should be moved against the direction of the wheel, using a medium to hard pressure. CUT & COLOR BUFFING for Smoothness and luster Color buffing further refines the surface and brings out the maximum luster. The workpiece should be moved toward the direction of the wheel using a medium to light pressure.