Buffing Rake Kit

The Buffing Rake is used to clean the spent or old hard compound out of buffing wheels. It also trues and levels the buffing wheels keeping them balanced. A dished buffing face can be raked flat or level. If the buffing face becomes dished, it's easier for the buff to grab the part. The buffing process produces heat due to friction between the buff and the part. The hot buff keeps the compound in a soft state, which is close to melting. Once the buff is no longer in contact with the part, there is no friction, the buff cools off and the compound hardens. When this happens, the buff needs to be raked to remove the spent compound and create a nice fresh nap to accept new compound. If the buff is used in combination with a cutting compound and is constantly being used, the buff does not need to be raked until you stop buffing for more than 3 minutes. But, the finishing / coloring buff needs to be raked every 5 minutes because that process does not build up as much heat. Without the heat t