Premium European-style cut buffs made with ultra-heavy cloth for a fast cut and clean finish in a single step.

After a long wait, we're proud to introduce Spectrum Professional Series buffing wheels made by Hilzinger America. These buffing wheels sport higher grades of raw material than are regularly available in North America, and come combined with exceptional construction and clinch ring strength. Though they come at a greater cost, they more than make up for it through enhanced durability, efficiency, retained firmness throughout their lifespan, and - more importantly - finer finishes in less time/fewer steps. Please note that the cotton used in these buffs tends to hold compound much better than domestic fabrics - as a result, particularly after a break-in period, it's easier to accidentally overload your compound. A little goes a long way!

To achieve a beautiful mirror finish, metal (like any material) needs to be prepared by cutting down the surface to level out highs and lows. Deep scratches diffuse light and reduce your clarity; cut them out with coarse cutting compounds and firm buffing wheels that enhance the cut-down effect! Sporting Hilzinger’s proprietary ultra-dense, soft pink European-treated cloth, these buffs deliver a fast cut and shockingly clean finish in a single step. Popular for single-stage polishing as well as an easy transition to a fine finish, these buffs both save time and material costs as they are extremely hard-wearing. Be warned: this dense material boasts an almost 40% mass advantage over our 86/82 grey material, so avoid excess buffing pressure that could put undue stress on your tool. In addition, its high thread count means you should apply even less compound than normal to avoid overloading. Despite being roughly the same weight as our Hilzinger sisal buffs, we opted to upgrade to Hilzinger's strongest, ultra-wide clinch ring to minimize the possibility of buff failure when grinding at high speeds, but do so at your own risk. Finally, note that other brands of safety flange may not have the necessary depth to mount these buffing wheels.

Assembled in the USA!

Pairs best with: Menzerna 523 NG, Menzerna 439T, Menzerna 456G, Menzerna 113 NG, Menzerna 333, Menzerna P14F

Buff will need to be raked prior to initial use. Does not include a center reducer plate. Requires the use of a self-centering safety flange set or standard end flanges (ideally) in conjunction with a center reducer plate for proper mounting and safe operation. Industrial grade.

Hilzinger Max RPM: 10" x 3" = 2,000 RPM

Please note that while these buffs are being used without issue at 3.5k and 6k RPM, Hilzinger-Thum/Hilzinger America will not warranty buffing wheels run at excessive speeds. Do so at your own risk. Because Hilzinger has pushed their production machinery to its limits (at our request) to produce these buffs, you may notice small gaps between the material and clinch rings on some individual buffs. Rest assured that this simply because the material has become, effectively, incompressible, and that is it still well-secured in the ring. Keep in mind also that European-style clinch rings leave these gaps more visible than other clinch ring styles, which also have hidden gaps.

Hilzinger-Thum has been making buffing and grinding tools for over 120 years and is one of the few companies recommended by Menzerna for buffing wheels. Using the highest quality raw materials available, Hilzinger America in Ohio continues their tradition by producing customized buffing wheels for Spectrum.