{"product_id":"polishing-compound-bars","title":"Polishing Compound Bars","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"ui-title-bar__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Polishing Compound for Buffing Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenegade Products is the premier manufacturer of polishing compounds that are robust in quality due to our use of premium raw materials. We do not use cheap fillers in our polishing compounds like other manufacturers that prioritize profit over bar quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are metal polishing compounds?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur metal polishing compounds are used with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Airway Buffing Wheels\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/airway-buffs\"\u003eAirway Buffing Wheels \u003c\/a\u003eto increase the effectiveness of the wheel while being used during the cutting, buffing, and polishing process. Some are of a coarser consistency and are usually used to remove scratches while the others are finer, which lends to them being used to shine and finish your work. They should be applied to airway buffing wheels by coating the edges of the airway buffs like below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/applying-polishing-compound-to-buffing-wheel-renegade-products.gif?v=1557519240\" alt=\"applying-compound-to-airway-buffing-wheel\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Polisher\/Grinder is most common with polishing compounds \u0026amp; buffing wheels? \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"polishing machine makita9237c\" href=\"%20https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u5CDNd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMAKITA 9237C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The best 3,500 RPM polishing machine (PROS \u0026amp; BEGINNERS) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Makita polishing machine for metal polishing\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FOxSdv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMAKITA GA7021\u003c\/a\u003e - The best 6,000 RPM polishing machine (PROS) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I prep for polishing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepping is almost entirely all about sanding. We recommend starting with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sanding Disks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/sanding\/products\/sanding-discs-5-hook-loop-velcro-50-disc-box?variant=20155146469430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e180 grit for most wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand stepping forward to 220 grit, and finishing with 400 grit sanding disks. Most polishing, for aluminum, can be polished well after prepping with 400 grit—finer grits are not usually necessary before polishing with tripoli compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo points to keep in mind that as an alternative to sanding discs one of most popular products is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Surface Prep Buff and Blend\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/sanding\/products\/surface-prep-buff-and-blend-disc-2-ply?variant=20061678829622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebuff and blend prep discs\u003c\/a\u003e. Most users will not need green buff and blend discs as those are often used more for concrete wheels. The blue buff and blend disc can help remove dirt, grime, and rust from a wheel to provide a clean surface to begin polishing with compound. We do recommend hitting an aluminum wheel with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Marron Satin Airway\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/sanding\/products\/satin-airway-for-angle-grinder?variant=20062050877494\"\u003emaroon satin airway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprior to going to polish with tripoli compound as the blue buff and blend disc may leave some hash marks that won't come out without a finer sanding of 400 grit or the maroon airway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the steps for polishing aluminum?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripoli compounds such as our T-88 Tripoli should be used for initial cutting and buffing, with the aim of removing more apparent scratches and blemishes during metal restoration on aluminum. It is the first step on on polishing aluminum and is paired with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Orange Airway Buffing Wheel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/airway-buffing-wheels?variant=20048982966326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eorange airway buffing wheels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not used on stainless for polishing\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur G-16 Green rouge is often used as the second step in polishing aluminum. It is paired with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yellow Airway Buffing Wheel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/airway-buffing-wheels?variant=20048983130166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyellow airway buffing wheel\u003c\/a\u003e. This should produce a fantastic clean shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer two compounds specifically meant for finishing —blue rouge and the purple polishing compound. Both represent a show finish and we recommend that you pair either one of these final show finishing compounds with a white flannel buffing wheel. Keep in mind many of our polishers are quite happy with the two-step process outlined above and leave show polishes only to their most cherished pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, our Q36 Illudium metal polishing compound is a true one-step solution for both cutting and coloring aluminum and stainless steel. It effectively and quickly removes surface imperfections, orange peel, and scratches while leaving a high-gloss finish. Its unique formula ensures a consistent and even finish, without leaving any residue or swirl marks. This compound is perfect for achieving a professional-grade shine on aluminum surfaces. Q36 is also a true silica free cut \u0026amp; color compound designed to allow for a fast and stable cut as well as a brilliant final finish on metal in most situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ36 Illudium works best with a medium stiff airway buffing wheel such as our Pink Mill Treated Airway Buff at 3500 RPM. Proper raking of the buffing wheel prior to and during the metal polishing process will allow for an even cut and color rate to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the unique blend of polishing grains and binders found in this metal finishing bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do the colors mean for metal polishing compound?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The color of the polishing compound is almost always a byproduct of the natural abrasive ingredients. Tripoli powder, pictured below for example, is an abrasive product that along with the other formula's ingredients allows the buffing wheel to polish a metal surface. These abrasives are often pigments as well causing the bar color to take on the appearance of the abrasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn situations where similar in color appearances have substantially different abrasive qualities, many manufactures (ourselves included) can add separate pigment or dye to help differentiate the products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/tripoli-powder-renegade-products.jpg?v=1557521735\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro tip: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Renegade Red Liquid Metal Polish - Show Shine - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/rebel-red-liquid-metal-polish?_pos=11\u0026amp;_sid=9d456789c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRenegade Red Liquid Metal Polish\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Renegade Pro Red Metal Polish - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/rebel-pro-red-metal-polish?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e9eefc379\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eRenegade Pro Red\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Renegade Pipe Dream Chrome Conditioner and Polish - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/rebel-pipe-dream-chrome-conditioner-and-polish?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a1c789a2e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRenegade Pipe Dream Chrome Conditioner and Polish\u003c\/a\u003e liquid metal polishes between major cuttings to help maintain a show-quality shine on your vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat speed should I move the buffing wheel across the surface?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe captured the below video as a guide of how fast you should drag the buffing wheel across the metal surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lazyframe\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/335497859\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-ready=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/335497859\"\u003eBuffing Wheel Speed for Metal Polishing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user35740392\"\u003eRenegade Products USA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lazyframe\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9fbLAZED0Ek\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lazyframe\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"T121 vs T88.mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/778577350?h=5a482cdeae\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-ready=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lazyframe\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Green, Yellow, White, and Black Compounds\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/778580283?h=637a0b8379\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-ready=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lazyframe\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Purple vs Blue_Finish (1).mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/778584789?h=b2ccfa50dc\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-ready=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lazyframe\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Dry-Wet Bar\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/778584860?h=45d520c24a\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-ready=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe SDS Sheets for our Metal Polishing Compounds can be found below:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - T88 Brown Tripoli Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBST88_Brown_Rouge_Polishing_Bar_SDS_972d02ce-3515-4a5a-add6-22905ac2f094.pdf?v=1700506894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for T88 Brown Tripoli Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - G16 Green Rouge Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBSG16_Green_Rouge_Polishing_Bar_SDS_9f1c6a09-6baf-42ec-b321-366f546569ab.pdf?v=1700506968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for G16 Green Rouge Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - T121 Fast Cut Tripoli Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBTT121_MAVERICK_EN_Tripoli_T-121_Rouge_Polishing_Bar_SDS_be9d2367-65e3-4475-976b-0b6970ce8f03.pdf?v=1700507546\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for T121 Fast-Cut Brown Tripoli Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - Blue Rouge Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBMSS800_Blue_Rouge_Polishing_Bar_SDS_76964148-8b6b-4c76-99ec-00897baba23c.pdf?v=1700507606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for SS800 Blue Rouge Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - Yellow Deluxe Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBMSS615_Yellow_Polishing_Bar_SDS_a0f64aea-7f13-4d3d-a684-ad37e926a0ff.pdf?v=1700507788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for SS615 Yellow Deluxe Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - SS11 Black Magic Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBBSS11BM_Black_Magic_Rouge_Polishing_Bar_SDS_e7a0b173-35ad-4d20-aabc-dd448e493cc9.pdf?v=1700507914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for SS11 Black Magic Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - White Rouge Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBWMSS300_White_Rouge_Polishing_Bar_SDS_73d3df54-3247-4a58-969f-6e9ba5e469e8.pdf?v=1700508024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for SS300 White Rouge Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - Competition Purple Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBMSS510-MBAR_Purple_Polishing_Bar_SS-510_SDS_3ff24f66-0dd2-4bd1-b2df-ddbe078280dd.pdf?v=1700508113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for SS510 Competition Purple Compound \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SDS Sheet - Q36 Illudium Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/CBMQ36_MAVERICK_EN_Q36_ILLUDIUM_ONE-STEP_COMPOUND_SDS_2ec5daed-c73f-4f51-9c29-154f1b54cbb6.pdf?v=1700508175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Sheet for Q36 Illudium One-Step Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renegade Products","offers":[{"title":"Green Rouge","offer_id":49971051626735,"sku":"210036","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Q36 Illudium","offer_id":49971051659503,"sku":"210155","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Magic","offer_id":49971051692271,"sku":"210034","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Deluxe","offer_id":49971051725039,"sku":"210039","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Rouge","offer_id":49971051757807,"sku":"210035","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown Tripoli","offer_id":49971051790575,"sku":"210040","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Rouge","offer_id":49971051823343,"sku":"210038","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Competition Purple","offer_id":49971051856111,"sku":"210037","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6816\/1263\/files\/210036.jpg?v=1782230040","url":"https:\/\/shiftproducts.com\/products\/polishing-compound-bars","provider":"Shift Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}