{"product_id":"9-solid-center-airway-buffing-wheels","title":"9\" Solid-Center Airway Buffing Wheels","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"ui-title-bar__title\"\u003eSolid-Center Airway Buffing Wheels For Metal Polishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 9\" Solid-Center Airway Buffing Wheels are meticulously crafted using various mill treatments to cater to different metal polishing needs. The Orange and Yellow wheels are tailored for aluminum, while the Red and Pink treatments are designed for stainless steel. Additionally, our UBM and Flannel wheels excel at delivering a final finish, suitable for both aluminum and stainless steel applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's the difference between the Solid-Center Airway Buffing Wheels and the traditional Airway Buffing Wheels? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional Airway Buffing Wheels, our Solid-Center Airway Buffing wheels boast a single-piece construction. This design simplifies placement and centering onto the arbor of your polisher or angle grinder. Perfect for \"weekend warriors\" and \"do-it-yourselfers\" exploring the world of machine polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u5CDNd\" title=\"polishing machine makita9237c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAKITA 9237C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The best 3,500 RPM polishing machine (PROS \u0026amp; BEGINNERS) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FOxSdv\" title=\"Makita polishing machine for metal polishing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAKITA GA7021\u003c\/a\u003e - The best 6,000 RPM polishing machine (PROS) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritize Safety in Metal Polishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety is paramount in metal polishing. We highly recommend using a full face respirator mask for your protection.\u003c\/span\u003e This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"best full face respirator mask for metal polishing\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AAsjwN\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFULL FACE RESPIRATOR MASK\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e is not only highly recommended but also of top-notch quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou use the edge of the buffing wheel to polish? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! This is called edge buffing and the method is often used when polishing metal with an angle grinder, a buffing wheel, and compound. See below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Edge buffing metal to shiny\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the Right Size Buffing Wheel for Your Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the appropriate buffing wheel size is crucial for achieving your desired results. We recommend the 9\" Airway Buffing Wheel size for most applications, striking a perfect balance between maneuverability and wheel longevity. If you require more detailed work, consider an 8\" buffing wheel. Larger sizes like 10\" and 12\" are typically reserved for professionals dealing with extensive flat surfaces. Some users prefer 10\" Airway Buffs, intending to wear them down to 8\" or 9\" for detailed work instead of purchasing multiple sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Wheel and Compound Pairings for Effective Polishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving a brilliant finish on aluminum and stainless steel involves a precise two-step process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor aluminum, start with our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Brown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproducthttps:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/cutting-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41245390012529susa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062105993270\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e paired with our Orange Airway Buffing Wheel. This step is typically done around 3,000 to 3,500 RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow up with our Yellow Airway Buffing Wheel combined with our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Green Rouge Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/coloring-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41248797196401\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for the perfect shine. This step is typically done around 2,500 to 3,000 RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen polishing stainless steel, the initial step involves the red airway buffing wheel and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Black Magic Metal Polishing Compound for Buffing Wheels - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/cutting-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41245390110833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Magic Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e, followed by the Pink buffing wheel and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Yellow Deluxe Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/coloring-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41248797261937\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYellow Deluxe Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for added brilliance. This step is typically done around 3,000 to 3,500 RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an exceptional show-quality shine, consider using a Domet Flannel or UBM buffing wheel with our \u003ca title=\"Blue Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106058806\"\u003eBlue Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Competition Purple Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/finishing-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41248885571697\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCompetition Purple Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e, or our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Blueberry Ultra Fine Synthetic Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/finishing-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41248885604465\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlueberry Ultra-Fine Synthetic Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e, but be sure to keep the RPMs below 2,200 for optimal results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBelow is a table showing the maximum safe operating speed for each size of buffing wheel:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/BUFFING_WHEEL_CHART_JPG_600x600.jpg?v=1733858259\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(206, 32, 53);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Our Airway Buffing Wheels are rated for a MAXIMUM SPEED OF 3,500 RPMs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(206, 32, 53);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Airway Buffing Wheels should ALWAYS be mounted with a set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/safety-flanges-for-buffing?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=ca1667436\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Safety Flanges for Airway Buffing Wheels with Center Plates - Renegade Products USA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esafety flanges\u003c\/a\u003e to reinforce the center of the buffing wheel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to polish aluminum wheels:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo polish aluminum and stainless steel wheels, pair the appropriate metal buffing and polishing compound (as listed above) with a smaller diameter airway buffing wheel to get into the hard-to-reach areas of the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro tip: Always rake your buffing wheels.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/single-handle-buffing-wheel-rake-for-metal-polishing\" title=\"Single-Handle Buffing Wheel Rake for Metal Polishing - Renegade Products USA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuffing Wheel Rake\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buffing wheel should be spinning at it’s normal speed and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/single-handle-buffing-wheel-rake-for-metal-polishing\" title=\"Single-Handle Buffing Wheel Rake for Metal Polishing - Renegade Products USA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuffing Wheel Rake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/single-handle-buffing-wheel-rake-for-metal-polishing\" title=\"Single-Handle Buffing Wheel Rake for Metal Polishing - Renegade Products USA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuffing Wheel Rake\u003c\/a\u003e to the ground and holding the angle-grinder to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should I use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/single-handle-buffing-wheel-rake-for-metal-polishing\" title=\"Single-Handle Buffing Wheel Rake for Metal Polishing - Renegade Products USA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuffing Wheel Rake\u003c\/a\u003e? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaking your buff removes hardened and burned on polishing and buffing compound from the edges of your buffing wheel. Compound build up can reduce the efficiency of the buffing wheel while also creating a rougher surface. If you notice a significant decrease in the residual metal dust produced when buffing,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/single-handle-buffing-wheel-rake-for-metal-polishing\" title=\"Single-Handle Buffing Wheel Rake for Metal Polishing - Renegade Products USA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erake\u003c\/a\u003e the buffing wheel and reapply a small amount of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\" title=\"Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emetal polishing compound\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Polisher\/Grinder Goes best with these buffing wheels? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"polishing machine makita9237c\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u5CDNd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAKITA 9237C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The best 3,500 RPM polishing machine (PROS \u0026amp; BEGINNERS) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Makita polishing machine for metal polishing\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FOxSdv\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAKITA GA7021\u003c\/a\u003e - The best 6,000 RPM polishing machine (PROS) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the safety requirements for buffing wheels \u0026amp; metal polishing? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe HIGHLY recommend that you use a full face respirator mask! This \u003ca title=\"best full face respirator mask for metal polishing\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AAsjwN\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFULL FACE RESPIRATOR MASK\u003c\/a\u003e  is highly recommended and great quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally speaking, our Airway Buffing Wheels should be run at the following speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Stage\/\"Cut\" Stage: 3,000 to 3,500 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange Airway Buffing Wheel + \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Brown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproducthttps:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/cutting-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41245390012529susa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062105993270\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed \u003cspan\u003eAirway Buffing \u003c\/span\u003eWheel + \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Black Magic Metal Polishing Compound for Buffing Wheels - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/cutting-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41245390110833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Magic Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Stage\/\"Color\" Stage: 2,200 to 2,800 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Airway Buffing Wheel + \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Green Rouge Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/coloring-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41248797196401\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Airway Buffing Wheel + \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Yellow Deluxe Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/coloring-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41248797261937\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYellow Deluxe Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple \u003cspan\u003eAirway Buffing\u003c\/span\u003e Wheel + \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106058806\" title=\"Blue Rouge Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106091574\" title=\"White Rouge Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/a\u003e Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Stage\/\"Finish\" Stage: 1,800 to 2,200 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlannel or UBM \u003cspan\u003eAirway Buffing\u003c\/span\u003e Wheel + \u003ca title=\"Blue Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106058806\"\u003eBlue Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Competition Purple Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/finishing-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41248885571697\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCompetition Purple Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(206, 32, 53);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Blueberry Ultra Fine Synthetic Polishing Compound - Renegade Products USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/finishing-compounds-metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=41248885604465\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlueberry Ultra-Fine Synthetic Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for both Aluminum and Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/Buffing_Compound_Chart_Renegade-01_51c7ef6a-9e58-40a7-bc64-d0582f2e6bbb.jpg?v=1762194291\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Renegade Products USA","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":50458599653662,"sku":"FAW9XSCN2-16POT","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":50458599686430,"sku":"FAW9XSCN2-16PYT","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Flannel","offer_id":50458599719198,"sku":"FAW9XSCN2-16PDF","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":50458599751966,"sku":"FAW9XSCN2-16PRTX","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":50458599784734,"sku":"FAW9XSCN2-16PPT2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"UBM","offer_id":50458599817502,"sku":"FAW9XSCN2-20P86UBM","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":50458599850270,"sku":"FAW9XSCN2-16PPUR","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7171\/1262\/files\/solid-center-buff-all_d6030045-53b2-4aa0-a0dc-3825b3031c6d.jpg?v=1766788769","url":"https:\/\/platinumhpsolutions.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/9-solid-center-airway-buffing-wheels","provider":"Platinum High Performance Solutions, LLC.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}