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Complete Guide to Polishing Compounds and Their Uses

In the world of metalworking, the term 'tripoli' is commonly used for Polishing Compounds. However, the term is misleading because it implies that the compound itself is made from a rock called Tripoli. That isn't the case. Instead, it refers to how quickly the compound cuts away metal. High cuts remove more than lower cuts, and that's why they're called high cuts or tripolis. Tripoli compounds eliminate light scratches and emery marks to deliver a smooth surface, although a dull one, as opposed to an ultra-shiny one like you, might get with an intermediate or finishing rouge.