How-to & Buffing Basics Demonstration with Eastwood

[@fenniecheng1961]

*Good **MyBest.Tools** power and rpm control.*

[@mjremy2605]

What an excellent teacher and demo! Clear, exhaustive coverage, safety tips, and showed all the products. Appreciate no music as well. Thank you!

[@stevesloan6775]

9 years later and this video is still awesome. Thank you so much for this upload. 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼😎🍀🍀🍀

[@7863348]

I do a lot of buffing and I have to say this is one of the best videos on KZbin on the subject. Very accurate information and the guy is very well spoken. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Really enjoyed viewing it.

[@kamdenabdullah614]

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[@verigone2677]

I was about to undertake a full hand polish of my new custom throttle body...then I remembers how much I like using my fingers, then found this vid. I probably shouldn't have stopped working with this stuff 25 years ago, I didn't realize just how far the wheels and compounds have come for metals

[@mattryan8026]

This is definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen for machine polishing/buffing. I’m get ready to switch to machine and only do really small stuff by hand but have done in by hand for over 20 years now. I want to actually see some of your finished pieces cause you certainly know what you’re talking about. Thanks for you’re time Sir. Much respect ✊🏻

[@shinzomoon]

I've been polishing as a professional for 20 years and fair play to this guy he actually knows what he is talking about. So new folk, pay attention.

[@EvaMarieTBradley]

I was so inspired by this training. So much so that I found a local EASTWOOD by accident while out & about and visited that store TODAY! (Alsip, IL) I peeped in hoping I could see you (LOL)! Shout out to DAVE & VERN who were very helpful while I was shopping there. There was 1 other gentleman there however, did not get his name. Next time you visit the Chicagoland area, I told them to let me know, just so I can get to see Grease Lighting! (LOL)

[@slapballs]

I've been doing this type of work for 6 years with orthopedic instruments. This video is great! You really know your stuff dude!

[@SidecarBob]

Re buffing bolt heads: I just buffed a bunch of allen bolts by gripping a nut securely in a pair of vise grips and then screwing the bolts into the nut. Much more secure than gripping the bolt by the threads and no damage to the threads either!! Good video for beginners. I watched this, read a couple of web pages and then went out and buffed a pair of motorcycle fork legs so that they look better than chrome.

[@Wally4President]

This guy is anabsolute professional. He knows what he's talking about. I've learnt a lot from him.

[@kougerat5388]

Great video I have done quite a lot of polishing on nuts bolts washers etc for a few motorbike restorations so yeah quite alot of show bolts to do ! I had a 2 foot piece of 12mm diameter round bar aluminium so I drilled and tapped each end of it, one with an 8mm thread the other with a 6mm thread, I also bevelled the edge at about 45 degrees so when you put a bolt in and tighten it you can still get to the bottom edge of the bolt with the buffing wheel. It is a little more time consuming but you can comfortably hold on to the bar and polish the bolt head with much less risk of the buffing wheel grabbing the bolt ! Here's another method I use it's the same as the above but I use a short length about 100mm. I put it in my cordless drill which has a speed control trigger, then screw in the bolt and you can spin the bolt as you polish adjusting the speed of the spin to what works best. I found this method very quick to swap over the bolts just using a spanner or allen key and spinning them in and out with the drill. You can get a super even finish this way.

[@Badman_359]

Thank you very much sir! Knowledge is eternal, watching this in 2024 🔥💯🙏🏾

[@cliffordperanio9929]

In my youth I buffed 4 Kirby vacuums a week for about 10 years and you have done a great job showing how too

[@Nivlong]

I appreciate the points on emphasis on safety for both equipment and technique, including an apology for forgetting the mask. It's also impressive is that the entire set was recorded live.

[@stevemak8620]

I worked in a BMW shop in the 90's and was taught that the buffer/polisher/grinder tool suite was one of the 3 most dangerous tools in the shop due to project pieces becoming projectiles. Also, we were not allowed to wear gloves at the polisher as the tool could easily grab the glove and rip your hand off.

[@mygt8a4re]

I'd just like to start by thanking Eastwood company for making this "basic" or "start up" video for those looking to getting into polishing! Now, to those adding what they think would be better or what the video left out, don't you think that in a more "intermediate" or beyond video, they would show the things you are claiming this guy didn't add? You cant show how to become a pro in one video but you can help those just starting out by adding some great basic information. This is an "intro" or " basic start" with helpful information to help "beginners", and they succeeded in that department. We will all look into your "professional" wisdom when we get to that point! I really hate how YT has become a bash fest.....

[@Lavawrestler]

Thank you!! This is the best instructional video about buffing on youtube.

[@sunaJH]

One of the best instructional videos I have run across, thanks:)

[@clintonflynn3811]

Thank you, another great Eastwood video on the basics. I have purchased a number of Eastwood items and kits and have been pleased with all of them - especially the bench top zinc plating kit. Indispensable. I do have a negative comment, however, about the grinder/buffer. If it were properly balanced it likely would not move so much, if at all. I suspect that it is made in China; not that China couldn't make a balanced motor, but the stuff tends to be the classic tradeoff of price and quality. I recently purchased and returned a Dewallt bench grinder because of vibration issues - a common complaint according to the salesman and posts on the HAMB. I replaced it with a sixty year old Craftsman grinder purchased at an estate sale for $15. No walking whatsoever, rock solid.

[@craigfitchner9905]

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[@johngatsios7234]

I use a 3-foot wide heavy paper (the kind a painter would use) to drape it down the wall behind the buffer, over the work bench under the buffer and down over the floor where I stand. It keeps the bench and floor clean.

[@Rocknranchman]

Some really good tips about what "not" to do! And how to buff safely! Thanks for posting this information!

[@eastwoodco]

Links to BUY Buffing Supplies, or get more info, are below the video.

[@singerray1]

Here's a tip:.You can also keep a can of "Never Dull" around. It's a cotton wadding and you can pinch off a little out of the the can and rub the metal to see if it has been clear coated. It too will turn black if it's copper or aluminum..

[@Sedona_FD3S]

Could you please cover how to buff tight crevasses, I’m talking 1.4” slits and 1/2” pits.

[@jalocal4339]

thank you very much..you really did a good job and answered all the questions i had as far as getting me started ... Keep up the good work..

[@amyli1388]

we are sisal buff wheel ,cloth buff wheel manufacturer from China , if you need ,welcome to contact my email :[e-mail]

[@bennetaiken9849]

Great Job and Presentation! Never have been able to buff properly! Now I can! Thanks for the great video!

[@eastwoodco]

Glad to help!

[@rayrodriguez9676]

By far the best most helpful video iv seen ,, thanks

[@tibork3845]

Thank you guys, I am just getting into buffing/restoration, this helps so much and probably will get your basic kit soon.

[@steve5825]

Best and most informative video on this subject, many thanks...I’m off to do some polishing now 👍

[@hardrock1826]

I have a table on locking wheels. And at each corner I have a buffing wheel. Actually on the one corner I have a wire wheel for cleaning off rust and grunge. In addition I have another buffer bolted down to a tool cabinet. It has those soft wafery type wheels at each end. I always seem to struggle with buffing tasks. It takes me a long time. And I somehow end up with an accumulation of black residue that builds up on my projects that I have to work hard at eliminating. I'm so glad I caught this awesome video on this subject. It really answered some questions for me. This gentleman is a really competent teacher. I would love to sit in on a workshop with him and get some hands on instruction. He explains things so well. I do have a question though. If you have a buffing wheel on? Does it make it better if you add a couple of more buffing wheels making your contact area bigger? Or does that create a safety concern? Thanks so much for this video. I'm viewing from Canada. All the Best.

[@bkrgls]

Glad that I watched this...now I know that I was applying to much compound. Thanks!

[@eastwoodco]

Without actually seeing it or watching you buff, I would guess that you may be staying in one spot too long, applying too much pressure or using a motor that's spinning too fast. A buffer that runs about 3,500 RPMs is generally what you want, and remember to keep moving and don't apply too much pressure. Don't forget Eastwood.com has forums where you can get more info.

[@SunsetWingman]

This is a great video. Actually more than great. This video will forever be where I learned how to start buffing. Pretty cool

[@davo1863]

i have polished a rail road spike to a mirror finish... besides the right compound/rouge the process for polishing rough and rusted metal is start with a course sanding/grinding and gradually to a finer sanding. for example maybe 80 grit 120 220 300 400 600 800 1000 1200 2000 3000 etc etc etc you'll get a mirror finish. patients is the key.

[@tannerthalman4261]

I learned a shit ton from this video.

[@davidsteen4606]

In addition to separate storage of the wheels, I also use a sharpie to label the wheels as to which compounds they require, and I wrap some tape around the compound tube and label that also. I also find it helpful to slice the tube open so I can remove the compound stick. This allows me to save any pertinent info on the cardboard tube. YES, I'm VERY OCD. LOL So FAR, this has this has kept me from screwing up.

[@ianpritchard6375]

Outstanding presentation - really informative. Thanks!

[@SolaFide802]

Good advice, especially keeping the area clear of anything you don't want to damage like your hobby car, wifes car etc...Murphys law Thank you

[@anthonylockwood9796]

Excellent, I also watched the video of the English wheel made using a large G clamp, 👍

[@justtisha]

Love love love this video. So great for any beginners like me!! So practical

[@davidchapman2839]

Put a piece of low pile carpet under the buffer stand. Works like magic to keep the tool from walking around on you and handier than bolting it down.

[@JeffDoerfler]

Thanks Matt - great vid!! Very helpful. Eastwood rocks!

[@verigone2677]

Dremel/Rotary tools are your friend for the very little stuff. If you are working with lots of stuff 3" and smaller, look at the tools the Jeweler use but substitute these compounds in the processes

[@KSMike1]

I’ve got the Eastwood dual speed machine and love it, but I wish someone would publish some plans or make a product to catch the compound dust and wheel fibers that cover everything in a 10’ radius.

[@markwilliams8655]

Thanks, just what a lot of us having waiting to know, the basics to begin with, brilliant and thanks....

[@nirniro1]

Thank you for amazing introducing guide 🙏🏻

[@highlypolished7081]

Thank you chaps, you're information is highly appreciated. Also after quite a fair amount of deliberation we have come to the same conclusion. These brown licks in the ally have been spooking us out for a while. Keep it shiny! J.P.

[@nikmills]

Very helpful. I just came across a nice Baldor for cheap. I needed this kind of first steps training. Thanks! One thing tho - that buffer needs bolted to the floor, man.

[@NickHey]

Been looking for videos on how to polish and buff up some steel, specifically a bullbar. This video is great! Thank you!

[@kelobuilt]

Very informative great video. Im buying an Eastwood!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Wow, really helpful! Thanks Eastwood for the great video!

[@ronciciarelli3401]

Fanatik Builds .

[@georgegleason7442]

Thanks for the very good video. I'm very new to this, trying to learn how to buff aluminum, it's sand cast and taking a lot of work.

[@Aetherling]

Excellent instructional video thank you.

[@tonylayfield8750]

Great presentation and explanations... well done.

[@craigwilson8255]

This is literally the most informative video I've found in months of research on the subject. Really appreciate it. I thought you would have shown a green chrome compound, but maybe that's similar to the red jeweler's rouge?

[@deanpuckett5307]

I like the part at the 10:37 mark. Read the subtitles and compare to what he is saying.

[@dougehmann7058]

Thanks. Good information. Well presented. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@albertaboy1139]

Thanks answered all my questions Rock them tats bro

[@johnmccoy1887]

thanks this was greatly informative and I learned several ideas

[@Gerk8]

Matt from Iron Trap Garage!

[@eastwoodco]

Yes! He used to be Matt from Eastwood. We just had him on our podcast, check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3fbdmWYlKt7pqc&lc=UgweX4EwU6FMiwHy8BN4AaABAg

[@MrDaniyuca]

Absolute great material very well put together all these contents cheers to that! Any video on Buffing small pieces like metal frames or jewelry ?

[@Greybuiltracing]

How long does polished aluminum usually last ? On a part that’s sitting and a part that’s used like rims ? Great video btw ! Awesome and informative!

[@harplingesven0100]

Thank you for a excellent lesson in buffing!

[@czr7j9]

Our company has just started buffing shop front window frames in brass, copper etc and it is really hard to know what to do as every company has different ideas. This is a good video though.

[@metals2546]

Well done tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@NewHeavenAstrology]

Best buffing video!

[@amyli1388]

we are sisal buff wheel ,cloth buff wheel manufacturer from China , if you need ,welcome to contact my email :[e-mail]

[@MrSprocket2u]

these guys know there stuff .....10 out of 10 >> Eastwood

[@pjofurey6239]

Good vid.I spend quite some time just reading his knuckle marks.

[@homihardware]

Thank you for this video 🙏 Could I use the blue rouge for lucite?

[@BushPilot444]

Very good video and production. Surprised Eastwood would produce it without HD though, especially considering it is all about visual quality. Strange, but again, I am not knocking the guy or the video. Very good.

[@j.daughtry2071]

From a Polisher - step up and get closer to that machine. Use a belly pad - even though you can't stop that machine completely, you can definitely slow it down by leaning into it. It's spinning too fast anyways - half that speed is better. But if that's all you've got - then that's all you've got. I've had my arm broken on a polishing lathe - granted (thank God), it was an old machine and the belts started slipping - but anyway - I'd get up on that machine - It'd let me know what I can do.

[@brianwarner9106]

When making a video its pretty hard to show whats going on when your holding the part against your belly. Use some common sense this is a BASICS video.

[@thomasmaniece3386]

Yep,you're a polisher...belly pads are as vital as freaking Compound

[@thomasmaniece3386]

not to split hairs,having a part against a fast moving wheel really needs to be tight to the body to prevent slippage,resulting in injury,or destruction of the workpiece...i get your point,but polishing is no joke an extremely dangerous occupation,broken bones,and nasty wounds as well as loss of life and limb are a reality..been at it since 1986...and have seen it all

[@DavidSPyle1947]

Thanks! Truly informative and well presented.

[@HoneyGlzedHam]

Boy that face shield is doing him a lot of good...

[@declanlogan1239]

Hey man I had no idea there was this Much to know but man it's interesting

[@topcommentsfromothervideos3686]

Now after you polish something how does it stay extremely shiny without rusting in any way or is it the compound itself that is used to make it so shiny like a sealant

[@masonsolosabal6457]

Can you use polishing componds on powdercoated metals to increase luster? GREAT instructional video...thanks

[@danzab925]

I have some jewelers rouge which is rock hard. This is what my jeweler uses to polish silver, gold etc. He uses a bench buffer to get product on the buffing pad. What I don't understand is how do you get buffing product on your conical buffing pad, unless your Eastwood product is softer than my rouge.

[@HDTRVER]

I use "cotton" polishing wheels on my bench machine (I make handmade ID tags) and it creates lots and lots of loose fibers, is there a vacuum venting system available that will suck that up as it comes loose from the wheel instead of flying all over me and my workspace? TIA

[@ghffrsfygdhfjkjiysdz]

Tried the greaseless compounds few years ago with a cheap buffer. Just got the 1HP variable speed 8" Jet buffer. Trying to decide if i should try greaseless again (my old batch melted and made a mess) or just go with flap wheels up to say 600 grit followed by regular compounds. What do you think?

[@mcschoep56]

What is the best Clear-Coat to use on an aluminum engine side cover which gets very hot??

[@leodanryan966]

I wonder why you didn't mention using this tool for guitar bodies. I purchased my buffing machine specifically for guitar bodies made of wood and coated with polyurethane spray.

[@MitchBogard]

Thank you! Very informative.

[@amyli1388]

we are sisal buff wheel ,cloth buff wheel manufacturer from China , if you need ,welcome to contact my email :[e-mail]

[@davethewave1165]

need info on antique nautical fixtures. highly oxidated

[@jedigeekbiker]

althougn an old video but i like the idea of the film for shiny aluminium as when I touch it it goes dull

[@ThePeterDislikeShow]

Does it work for buffing bismuth? I like pouring bismuth into silicone molds but the back often comes out as a mess. It's so rough it will stain your hands.

[@jawbaw6471]

2:50 -- You said those wheels are spiral sewn! They look like they are concentric sewn.

[@leecherlarry]

great info, great speaker, thanks for the video!

[@iwaxmodels247]

will work good for jewelry castings also , Thanks dude!

[@johnsmith7709]

What is the stuff in the tube that you put on the rag to check to see of the metal wheel was anodized or clear coated? I can't understand what you are saying. Close captioning says "otto saul" and I know that can't be correct. Great video. Thanks, John

[@magareteloos7741]

Not Otto Saul but Autosol, it’s a product / polishing paste

[@rafaelcaroquintero5940]

My buffing machine has a flat head screw in the center is that how I change the polishing pad?

[@scottchen6987]

White polishing wheel is for Fine polishing； Yellow polishing wheel is for medium polishing； denim buffing wheel is for coarse polishing.

[@scottchen6987]

Scottchen is a professional Amazon store for cotton polish wheels

[@brianmoorehouse]

brilliant informative video

[@bobcatt2294]

Can a rheostat be used inline with this buffer to slow the speed down for certain effects or materials?

[@christoth8632]

Does it hurt to mix compounds on the same wheel? Does the rake remove all compound? Thanks!

[@Luis-xd3qg]

Chris Toth looks like he covers that on minute 28-33 or so.

[@craigwilson8255]

It's better not to mix compounds at all really.

[@vin605]

Very informative thx

[@ben_jammin242]

amazing video, thank you so much!!!

[@justtisha]

Is there a difference between a grinding machine and a buffing one? Or are they the same tool?

[@michaelshults7675]

Great video!which belts need raking? does the final polishing cotton wheel ever glaze over?

[@donaldappelhof2059]

I like Eastwood but I don’t buy much because the shipping takes too long!

[@Xenon676]

Is the metal protect a greasy film will it hold dirt and dust or does it dry completely?