Tork Craft Compounding Sponge 150Mm X 5/8 White

Description

Pattern: Standard
Density: Firm
Colour: White
Diameter: Ø150mm
Thread/Hook & Loop: 5/8 UNC

 Application:

The compounding sponge should be used with an automotive polisher.

It is necessary to polish a vehicle body panel when:

• The panel has been newly painted with a clear-coat.
• Shallow scratch marks need to be removed.
• The panel has suffered from oxidation.
• Swirl marks and hologram defects need to be removed.

Compounding sponge uses:

Compounding sponge range:

NOTE:
For the ø200mm Hook & Loop compounding sponges, use the M14 backing pad

SPC00106.

Adaptors to convert or lenghten the polisher’s thread:

Steps to take when polishing a panel:

1. Preparing the panel:

• Sometimes a panel has fine over-spray left from spraying the clear-coat.
  This needs to be removed by lightly sanding with a fine abrasive paper. All
  over-spray need to be sanded out up to P1500 grit.
• The panel should be washed when all spray-finishing defects have been
  removed. Any dirt particles could cause scratch marks when polishing.
• Tight curves and ends of the panel should be masked-off to prevent the
  effects caused by point pressure. The polisher should always be used on flat
  surfaces.

2. Applying the polishing compound:

• A five rand coin amount of polishing compound should be applied to the
  sponge. Switch the polisher to it’s lowest speed setting.
• Switch on the polisher and gradually spread the polishing compound over
  the panel.
• Keep moving the polisher on the panel to have as little amount of
  pressure and friction.
• The polishing compound will remove the scratch marks caused by the P1500
  sand paper and it will bring out an impressive gloss finish.
• Remove the masking from the panels and apply the polishing compound to a
  microfiber cloth. Hand polish (by moving your hand in a small circular
  motion) the tight curves and ends in the panels until the same finish is
  achieved as from the polisher.

3. Wash the panel when finished:

• Wash the panel after polishing to remove any residue from the polishing
  compound.

consider safety for your health and the people around you
General safety suggestions: It is advisable to always have the following items nearby and in a good condition Eye protection – clean and scratch free Hearing protection – quality earmuffs Dust masks – discard old and dirty masks Gloves – for easy handling of material and hand protection
Wear Gloves	Eye Protection	Hearing Protection	Dust Mask