In message . net, tom
koehler writes
On Fri, 8 Jan 2010 0:17:18 -0600, Jim Hall wrote
(in message ):

Thanks for advice. I can see how too much would cause a problem. You
know I have these three bars I purchased a few years ago and I can still
get the wax on to the buffing wheels from them. Just was a little
concerned eventually they will get too hard. I'm going to try putting a
damp paper towel in one of the ziplock bags with one of the bars and see
what happens.. Maybe that will extend their life a little.. or maybe it
will become a moldy mess.. time will tell, I guess.. -Jim

On 1/4/2010 11:59 AM, Old Guy wrote:
I have partial memories of someone telling me that I would get more
compound applied to the wheel if I lightly dampened the wheel with
either BLO or mineral spirits. (Can't remember which, now). If you
don't put it on lightly, you will discover why you should have as soon
as you turn the buffer on.

Old Guy


a damp paper towel in the bag is a good idea. Would you consider dampening
the paper towel with mineral oil or mineral spirits? As you suggest, mold
might be an issue - if you use water on that bit of paper towel. Just my
opinion.
tom koehler

The following link may interest. And I guess a little research will
provide information on other compounds. Obviously composition will vary
depending on source.

http://www.weilercorp.com/wrbuffcompmsds.htm


Other compounds exist on the site but for White Rouge Buffing Compound
in this case

Alpha Alumina (alumina - A/O) 73.00 %
Triglycerides (animal fat) 20.00%
Tallow (tallow glyceride) 7.00%
--
John