{"product_id":"n5-airway-buffing-wheels","title":"10\" N5 Predator Airway Buffing Wheels","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"ui-title-bar__title\"\u003e10\" N5 Predator Airway Buffing Wheels\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur N5 Airway Buffing Wheels are expertly crafted using the same mill treatments as our Conventional Airway Buffing Wheels, but with a different construction method. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur buffing wheels are usually constructed using a #2 Pack or #4 Pack, but the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(206, 32, 53); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eN5 Airway Buffing Wheels employ a \u003cstrong\u003e#5 Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a denser and more robust buffing wheel due to using a larger amount of treated fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The increase in fabric density often contributes to a longer-lasting, more effective buffing wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to our cut and color Airway Buffing Wheels (Orange, Red, Yellow, Pink, and Purple), those wheels will be \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(206, 32, 53);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emade with a 20-Ply Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MENSA Buffing Wheel (\u003cstrong\u003eformerly known as \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Child\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e) boasts a 26-Ply construction with a double stitch pattern for added durability and density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Finish Airway Buffing Wheels (UBM, Flannel, and Mirror Shine) will be \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(206, 32, 53);\"\u003eavailable in both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(206, 32, 53);\"\u003e20-Ply and 26-Ply configurations\u003c\/span\u003e as shown below: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/1691\/1158\/files\/26-ply-20-ply_480x480.jpg?v=1729028505\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe different fabric construction methods allow for wheels with distinct stiffness levels, catering to the specific needs of different metals\/projects. Whether you're working with aluminum, stainless steel, or other metals, our range of buffing wheels provides exceptional performance and results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailored Buffing Wheels for Different Metals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange and Yellow Wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are meticulously designed for polishing aluminum, delivering impeccable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed, Pink, and Purple Treatments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically formulated for stainless steel, these buffing wheels ensure a brilliant shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUBM, Flannel, and Mirror Shine Wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for the final finish, these versatile wheels can be effectively used for both aluminum and stainless steel, leaving a flawless surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou use the edge of the buffing wheel to polish? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! E\u003cspan\u003edge buffing is a technique commonly used in conjunction with an angle grinder, a buffing wheel, and compound. Achieve a shiny, polished edge effortlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e See below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Edge buffing metal to shiny\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062105993270\" title=\"Brown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106026038\" title=\"Green Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062105960502\" title=\"Metal Polishing Compound for Buffing Wheels - Renegade Products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Magic Compound\u003c\/a\u003e, followed by the Pink buffing wheel and \u003ca title=\"Yellow Deluxe Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=44f0e7b31\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=20062105927734\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106058806\" title=\"Blue Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\"\u003eBlue Rouge Metal 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 \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emaximum\u003c\/span\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/buffing-wheel-rake-for-metal-polishing\" title=\"Buffing Wheel Rake\"\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\/buffing-wheel-rake-for-metal-polishing\" title=\"buffing wheel rake\"\u003erake\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/buffing-wheel-rake-for-metal-polishing\" title=\"buffing wheel rake\"\u003erake\u003c\/a\u003e to the ground and holding the angle-grinder to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Polisher\/Grinder Goes best with these buffing wheels? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u5CDNd\" title=\"polishing machine makita9237c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AAsjwN\" title=\"best full face respirator mask for metal polishing\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062105993270\" title=\"Brown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound\"\u003eBrown Tripoli Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed \u003cspan\u003eAirway Buffing \u003c\/span\u003eWheel + \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062105960502\" title=\"Metal Polishing Compound for Buffing Wheels - Renegade Products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Magic 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 href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/collections\/polishing-compounds\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106026038\" title=\"Green Rouge Metal Polishing Compound\"\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 title=\"Yellow Deluxe Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=44f0e7b31\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=20062105927734\" 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 title=\"Blue Rouge Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106058806\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"White Rouge Metal Polishing Compound - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062106091574\" 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=\"Competition Purple Metal Polishing Compound for Buffing Wheels - Renegade Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.renegadeproductsusa.com\/products\/metal-polishing-compound-for-buffing-wheels?variant=20062105894966\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCompetition Purple Metal Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for both Aluminum and Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Renegade Products USA","offers":[{"title":"20-Ply \/ Orange \/ Removable Center 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