BROWN/TRIPOLI BAR A tripoli compound, known well for its general purpose use for buffing and polishing on soft metals such as, brass, copper, aluminum, pot metal. BROWN/TRIPOLI BAR The familiar brown or chocolate colored cakes of Tripoli Buffing Compound are one of the oldest and most widely used buffing compositions for cutting down and bringing out a high luster on non-ferrous metals. Its fast cutting and bright coloring action on such metals have created its wide use on all types of zinc die castings, sheet and cast brass, copper-plated work and aluminum castings and stampings. For buffing down castings and stampings, a greasy grade is most generally selected because the extra percentage of grease binders keeps the compound on the buff face longer and hence the cutting action is greater. A second buffing operation using a drier grade of Tripoli Compound, can be used if a smoother and brighter finish is required. Practical with any type of buffing wheel but generally used on a tight, spiral sewed buff, pocket type buff or bias type buff. The Jumbo bars are approx. 2″ x 2″ x 8″ & weigh approx. 3 lb. each. The Large bars are approx.1.25″ x 1.25″ x 6″ and weigh approx. 1.5 lb. each.
