Buffing Knobs and other plastic parts

[Rudy Rutenber]

A good rule is to use very little pressure.  Just let the wheel brush
lightly against the part.
Rudy - WA6PEW

-----Original Message-----
From: Mills, Lewis <lmills at MAIL.STATE.MO.US>
To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 1999 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: Buffing Knobs and other plastic parts


>Bill Coleman wrote:
>> You just have to hold the stick agains the buffing wheel
>> for a bit, and this "loads up" the wheel with the compound.
>> You can then
>> buff away.
>>
>> Be warned that small parts can be thrown by the wheel with
>> considerable
>> force. Use a strong tool -- such as pliers to hold onto such parts.
>> Always wear eye protection.
>>
>And also be prepared for a lot of heat and abrasion.  If you've never done
>this before, that cloth wheel and even a very "mild" compound can quickly
>wear away and melt plastic parts!
>Lewis
>
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