Felt wheels are an essential tool for precision polishing. In this guide, we’ll explain what felt wheels are, how they compare to polishing mops, and why professionals choose them for achieving a high-quality finish.
A felt wheel is a cylindrical polishing tool made of compressed sheeps’ wool. At Moleroda, we manufacture high-quality felt wheels at our factory in Salisbury, UK.
The dense felt material provides a soft yet durable surface, ideal for polishing metals, plastics, glass, and wood. Felt wheels are typically used with polishing compounds to create smooth, glossy finishes.
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Polishing mops are wheels made from layers of different fibres, such as sisal or calico. Their soft, flexible design allows them to conform to the contours of the workpiece, making them great for polishing curved or irregular surfaces.
Common Types of Polishing Mops:
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Dry Sisal Mops: Coarse cutting mops made from sisal material
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White Stitched Mops: Soft calico layers stitched together to give rigidity for hard cutting
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Loosefold Mops: Flexible mops often made from calico for final finishing
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| Feature | Felt Wheels | Polishing Mops |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | ✅ Excellent for detail
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❌ Less control |
| Consistency | ✅ Uniform finish
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❌ Can vary |
| Durability | ✅ Long-lasting
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❌ Wears quickly |
| Versatility | ✅ Works with many compounds | ❌ Limited |
| Heat Dissipation | ✅ Better
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❌ Lower |
| Linting | ✅ Minimal
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❌ High |
Why choose felt wheels?
They offer greater control, consistent results, and longer life, making them perfect for professional finishing.
When using felt wheels, you must pair them with a polishing compound and Diamond polishing compound achieves the best results. Diamond compound is ideal for metal polishing and mould tool finishing.
For more information on how to use Diamond compound take a look at our blog – Expert Advice on Using Diamond Compound.
Diamond compound comes in a range of grades from:
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Coarse cutting: 90 micron
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Fine finishing: 1/10 micron (mirror finish)
We also strongly recommend you use Lapping Fluid to help with lubrication and Solvent Cleaner to remove any residue and polishing haze.
Recommended Products:
Compounds
Compounds
More Polishing Tips and Resources
For expert advice, contact Moleroda – our team has years of polishing experience and are always willing to help!
Watch our YouTube tutorials for live demonstrations of polishing techniques.
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