Menzerna Polishing Compounds

Description

Menzerna Polishing compounds and how they work with different buffers and surfaces

BLACK Super Finish.
What’s this compound used for- P175 is a superfine, high-gloss compound that is versatile in application.
It produces a surface free of lines with a premium deep mirror gloss.
What metal is it used for-  Very Versatile, used for finishing all metals, plastics, resins and lacquers.
What mop should I use- Commonly used with G quality, Reflex and WDR quality loose mop.

BLUE
Produces a good gloss but the compound also has some cut. Commonly used as a third stage finishing compound. It can used on Aluminium, Brass, Zinc, Titanium, Carbon Steel, and Bronze.
Generally use loose or stitched mops.

GREEN
A cutting compound. To be used on all metals, this compound has a good cut and will still leave a reasonable finish. It contains a special grease that binds the abrasive to the mop. A popular mid-range compound.
Generally use Sisal or Stitched mops.

G52
What is this compound used for? Super high gloss finishing on lacquer and plastics. Final process. For people who want a complete scratch free finish, works very well on darker or black surfaces when minor scratches show, this compound will give you a clear gloss finish with no scratches. Like with all plastic and lacquers run at a slow speed. 1000-1500 rpm max. What mops can I use? Loose. Cut factor 1 Gloss factor 10

CREAM
High gloss with a small amount of cut. Second stage polishing process. Leaves a good finish.
Polish plastics and lacquers at slow speed. Approx 1000-1500 rpm max.
What material is it used for? Plastics, lacquers and woods. What mop should I use? G loose or drop down to B loose if more cut needed.

PINK
A high-grade finishing compound. Top class finish on metals. Should be used as a third stage finishing compound, good for stainless steel.
It can also be used on Aluminium, Brass, Zinc, Titanium, Carbon Steel, and Bronze.
Generally use loose or stitched mops.

GREY
What is this compound? High grade Brushing/Cutting Compound. First stage polishing compound.
What metals is it for? Steel, stainless steel, iron, titanium and hard brass (towel rails etc).
What mop should I use? Satin Wheel Cut factor 9 Gloss factor 2.

YELLOW
A high grade finishing compound. Top class finish on all metals, plastics, lacquers and resins, use as a third or 4th stage finishing compound. Also works well on wood. Generally, use loose or stitched mops.

BROWN (Tripoli)
Tripoli compound for first process cutting on softer metals, do not use Tripoli compounds on hard metals ie steel, stainless and iron. What metal is it for? Precious metals, brass, copper, aluminium, bronze.

What mop should I use? Precious metals loose & open and close stitch white mops.
Brass, copper, zinc, aluminium etc use with a white or colour mop. Cut factor 6 Gloss factor 5