6 in Mini Airway Buffing Wheels

6 in Mini Airway Buffing Wheels For Metal PolishingOur 6 in Mini Airway Buffing Wheels are expertly crafted using various mill treatments and fabric construction methods to offer wheels with distinct stiffness levels, catering to the specific needs of different metals. Whether you're working with aluminum, stainless steel, or other metals, our range of buffing wheels provides exceptional performance and results.Why Would I Need Smaller Buffing Wheels?These wheels are manufactured to a 6 in diameter and are meant to be used on smaller 5 in and 6 in variable speed grinders, such as those manufactured by DeWalt, Bosch, and Milwaukee. NOTE: These flanges and wheels are not to be used with single-speed, high-RPM grinders.The smaller construction of the wheels paired with the smaller machine make them ideal for use on more detailed projects and hard-to-reach areas where a conventional buffing wheel and machine setup are not ideal due to their size.These mini buffing wheels MUST be used with our 3 in Mini Insertable Flanges, as they will allow for the proper seating and mounting of these mini buffing wheels.IMPORTANT: Our Airway Buffing Wheels are rated for a MAXIMUM SPEED OF 3,500 RPMs.Tailoring Your Buffing Wheel and Polishing Compound Pairings for Different MetalsYellow Wheels: Pair the Mini Yellow Airway Buffing Wheel with a incolor in compound such as our Green Rouge to add luster to your polished metal surfaces.Purple Buffing Wheel: Specifically formulated for use with our White Rouge or Blue Rouge Compound Bars to ensure a brilliant shine.UBM, Flannel, and Mirror Shine Wheels: Engineered for the final finish, these versatile wheels can be effectively used for both aluminum and stainless steel, leaving a flawless surface and should be used with infinish in bar such as our Competition Purple Polishing Compound.Pro tip: Always rake your buffing wheels.How do I use a buffing wheel rake?The buffing wheel should be spinning at its normal speed and the rake should be held securely when held up to a stationary bench grinder or lathe. On a grinder, please exercise caution when raking. We recommend using your feet to hold the rake to the ground and holding the angle-grinder to it.