Do not overcharge a new buff. Gently brush the polishing compound against the wheel face until it is uniformly coated. Add more compound from time to time if necessary.
Clean a used wheel buff before you recharge it. Simply hold a buff rake or old file against the edge of the wheel for a few minutes while it is running. This will eliminate excess compound. It is a good idea to clean your buff when it begins to become "shiny" from an overabundance of polishing compounds.
Do not mix compounds on the same buff. Contaminated buffs will NEVER give the desired result. Tripoli on a rouge buff will simply scratch a high polished piece.
Keep your buffing area clean. Debris can get on your buffs and contaminate them and produce undesirable results.
Keep a large supply of buffs on hand. You can use them for various compounds and prevent contamination.
Hold the workpiece below the center of the buff. This will keep the piece you are polishing from being pulled from your hands by the spinning motion of the wheel.
Do not use excessive pressure. Excessive pressure does not mean batter polishing. The buffing wheels spin at high speeds. Too mush pressure can mar the workpiece or overwork the motor.
Move the piece around when polishing. Move the piece side to side in a downward motion. Holding an item in place too long can cause streaks, blending problems, lessens the chance of buffing a "groove" in the piece. When a groove appears, the buff will have to be raked .
Always secure small items or chains. Use a flat piece of wood or a dowel. It can be dangerous to hold items that are too small to buff.
Protect your fingers when buffing. Contact with a high speed buff can make items very hot. Use finger cots to keep your fingers protected. Finger Cot Link
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