Pre polish – for preliminary smoothing using a very coarse polishing compound and buffing. Buffing is an abrasive process where a small amount of the surface is removed. It will remove minor scratches left after sanding and smooth's the surfaces, however it will not produce a bright polish.
What is the purpose of polishing?
Polishing is often used to enhance the appearance of an item, prevent contamination of instruments, remove oxidation, create a reflective surface, or prevent corrosion in pipes.
What are different types of polishing?
Types of Polishing
- Soft or hard pads using a conventional or special purpose abrasive slurry.
- Soft or hard pads using a diamond abrasive slurry which may be water-base or oil-base.
- Hard pads using a diamond compound and lubricant.
- Diamond slurry polishing using a composite plate.
- Diamond slurry polishing using a metal plate.
