Info The Pryme Ultimate Flap Wheel Pack will suit your sanding needs from big to small, and will save you some cash compared to buying them separately! What Does It Do? Blends in scratches and scrapes Sands away casting texture and markings Also great for paint preparation Best for aluminum, but can be used on steel, stainless steel, magnesium, and brass with great results too How Does It Work? These wheels effectively sand away metal. Whether you're looking to remove scratches or the texture on a cast part, these are the wheels that will get the job done. These wheels have fiber pad in between flaps of sandpaper for smooth and effective action. Includes 80 grit, 180 grit, and 320 grit. Use 80 grit for blending in deep scratches and removal of casting texture on steel and stainless steel. Use 180 grit for blending in deep scratches and removal of casting texture on aluminum and soft metals. Works well for light scratches on steels. Use 320 grit as a finishing wheel. Includes 6" Wheel in 80 Grit 6" Wheel in 180 Grit 6" Wheel in 320 Grit 2" Wheel in 80 Grit 2" Wheel in 180 Grit 2" Wheel in 320 Grit 1" Wheel in 80 Grit 1" Wheel in 180 Grit 1" Wheel in 320 Grit The 6" wheels are designed to be mounted on a bench grinder / buffing machine and can be used on 1/2" (12.7mm), 5/8" (16mm), and 3/4" (19mm) buffer shaft sizes. The 2" and 1" wheels are to be used a die grinder or high speed drill. Related Items:The Wheel Flange Set keep the wheels securely in place on your bufferPurchase the wheels separately here Click on "Video" tab to see the wheels in use.Buffer or die grinder not included Always wear a dust mask or respirator and proper eye protection while buffing! Specs Specs All wheels are 1" wide Max RPM: 3600 RPM for 6" wheels, 25,000 RPM for 2" and 1" wheels 2" and 1" wheels use a 1/4" shaft size Videos Tags: Cleaning, Pad, Wheel, Scuff, Scotch, Abrasive, Sanding, Flap, Drum, Fiber, Buff, Buffing, Scotch Brite Wheel, Scotch Brite Pad, Abrasive Wheel, Abrasive Pad, Buffing Wheel, Buffing Pad Fitment The 6" wheels are designed to be used on a buffing machine or bench grinder. They can be used on a machine with a 1/2", 5/8", or 3/4" shaft. For a buffing machine, you'll want at least a 1/2 HP motor that spins at 3000 RPM. One with an extended shaft is best, so you have lots of clearance to buff your parts. If you'll be doing lots of buffing, opt for a 3/4 HP motor. Machine Recommendations: 1/2 HP Buffer 3/4 HP Buffer 2 Speed 3/4 HP Baldor Buffer (will last a lifetime) If you have a machine but need the big washers that hold the wheels in place Click Here To space the wheels away from the machine for more clearance Click Here To extend the shaft on your buffer Click Here The 2" and 1" wheels are designed to be used on a die grinder that uses a 1/4" shaft size, or could be used on a high speed drill as well. The best results will come with them on a die grinder. Recommended Die Grinders Ingersoll Rand Grinder Click Here Neiko Grinder Click Here High Speed Drill Click Here Electric die grinder Click Here Whenever you're doing any sort of grinding or sanding you'll want to use eye and respiratory protection. Trust us, you do not want to be breathing in metal particles! At the bare minimum, wear a dust mask and glasses. A great product for protecting yourself is this respirator Click Here Alternatively, this is also a great respirator to pair up with safety glasses Click Here Use these filters with the previously mentioned respirators Click Here How To Use Installation 6 Inch Wheel Install wheel onto buffer shaft with the sandpaper facing the direction the wheel will be spinning. Tighten down the nut until the wheel is secure on the shaft and doesn’t spin (use a spacer if your nut bottoms out on the threads). Smaller Wheels Slide the shaft of the wheel at least 3/4" into tool and tighten lock nut. Buffing Remove as much grease, oil, and dirt as you can before using the wheels, so you’re not contaminating them. Sand or buff in the same direction if you’re going for a brushed look. Intersecting scratches do not look good. Try to buff evenly across the part so you don't end up with dips or low spots. Use light pressure with the wheel or you'll wear it out prematurely. If you need to apply heavy pressure, you should go to a more aggressive wheel. Refer to buffing chart below. Applying a lubricant such as WD40 or Maxima MPPL to the part during sanding will help acheive a smoother finish. In order to make the wheels last as long as possible, stay away from sharp edges. The direction of the wheel should be spinning away from an edge and not towards it. Adjust the orientation of the part accordingly. The sweet spot to buff on the wheel is between 4 and 5 o’clock. Look at your buffing machine from the left side, and picture where 4 and 5 o’clock are on the wheels. That is where you will want the part to touch the wheel when buffing. Refer to the buffing chart below for the proper wheels to use with each metal type, as well as the steps to achieve the desired finish. If you have problems achieving a good finish, refer to the troubleshooting guide below. Always wear a dust mask or respirator and eye protection while buffing! After Buffing: A clear ceramic coating will protect your part after buffing. Steel and magnesium parts must be protected with a coating, bare steel will rust quickly and magnesium corrodes in a matter of hours. Stainless steel and aluminum can be left bare without corrosion issues, as long as you keep the parts clean and out of the weather during storage. To achieve a consistent brushed look on larger parts, finish it by hand with a hand pad, going in the same direction you were buffing in.
