I'm not going to explain which compound to use or when, this is for YOU to decide. I care only about the security and luster of the metal & gemstones after stone-setting.
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After you finish with the "Tripoli" compounds, ALWAYS remove all of the residue prior using the "Rouge" polishing compounds.
This cleaning should be done with the help of your 'Sonic-Cleaner'.
The reasons is that in using the two compounds, this will not be a clean polishing process. Not to mention that the Tripoli will get inside the Rouge cloth-wheel layers.
I was taught that all of the polishing wheels and compounds MUST be kept separate.
The head-polishing supervisor of a major company requested that the two compounds must be kept into two distinct containers, with each for the two compounds.
"Cross-contamination on any two wheels is a total NO-NO", I can't emphasize this any further.
After each Tripoli cleaning, some companies actually 'boiled out these compounds' then 'steam-cleaned' under high water pressure. (as shown)
Here are examples of some of the available machines for a smaller shop.
By keeping your wheels separate prevents any form of a compound residue remaining anywhere inside the crevasses of the metal project.
Even on the small 'Flex-Shaft, Rotating Polishing Wheel', these are also governed by the 'separation rule'.
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I sincerely hope that this tutorial has been a good exposure for your students and staff in this important cleaning procedure.
If you have any questions, just email me at 'gerrylewy18@gmail.com'
