Dico 7100912 Tripoli Buffing Compound Brown 1 Lb

Product Description

The DICO 7100912 is a brown Tripoli buffing compound used for cutting and polishing operations on base metals and plastics. Tripoli compound is a fast-cutting abrasive medium used with buffing wheels to remove surface scratches, oxidation, and light imperfections before final finishing. Supplied in a 1-pound bar, it is well suited for bench polishing setups in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and trade applications where consistent material removal on softer substrates is required. Metalworkers, machinists, and polishing technicians are the primary users of this type of compound.

This compound is intended for use on base metals such as aluminum, brass, and copper, as well as plastic surfaces. It is applied using a loose or sewn buffing wheel mounted on a bench grinder or polishing lathe. The cut formulation makes it appropriate as an early-stage compound in a multi-step finishing sequence, where material removal takes priority over final luster. It is commonly used in metal fabrication, HVAC component finishing, plumbing fixture refurbishment, and light manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• Tripoli abrasive formulation provides fast cutting action on soft metals and plastics
• Brown bar format for easy application to buffing wheels
• 1-pound bar size suitable for shop use and repeat applications
• Compatible with base metals including aluminum, brass, and copper
• Suitable for use on plastic substrates
• Cut compound stage — used prior to color or final polish compounds

Compatibility

Designed for use on base metals and plastic surfaces. Applied with standard buffing wheels on bench grinders or polishing motors. Not recommended for ferrous metals or hardened steel without confirming suitability with the application.

Installation Notes

Applied by a metalworker or finishing technician using a buffing wheel mounted on a bench grinder or polishing lathe. Ensure the buffing wheel is rated for the RPM of the machine before use. Apply the compound sparingly to a rotating wheel and work in controlled passes across the workpiece surface. Keep compound away from open flames and store in a cool, dry location.