Hold the bar briefly against the running mop: little and often loads the mop without clogging it.
Read: How to Use Polishing Compounds
Abrasives
£5.76 incl VAT
Price range: £8.89 through £16.63 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Price range: £9.01 through £47.58 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Dialux Polishing Compounds – Rouge, White, Black, Blue, Green & Grey 150g Bars
Price range: £4.45 through £6.90 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Lea Greaseless Compounds – Abrasive bars for Flexible Satin Finishing & Polishing
Price range: £11.35 through £18.98 incl VAT
Price range: £11.10 through £13.87 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Price range: £4.15 through £8.12 incl VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Small 4×1 Polishing Compound Bars – Lea Cutting & Finishing Bars for All Materials
£2.51 incl VAT
Choosing a Polishing Compound Bar
| Stage | Bars |
|---|---|
| Heavy cut | Ferrocut 3050, Abracut, Titan, Menzerna 456G, 1st Stage Coarse Cutting Compounds |
| Balanced cut and colour | Senior 4040, 2nd Stage Cut and Colour Compounds |
| Finishing and mirror | 3rd Stage Mirror Finishing Compounds, Hyfin, Dialux, Rouge |
| Satin finishing | Lea Greaseless Compounds |
| Specialist | Medimax (animal-tissue-free), Menzerna GW16 (plastics) |
| Small jobs and samples | Small 4x1 Compound Bars |
Grease, Dry and Greaseless Bars
Most compound bars use a grease binder. Dry bars, such as Menzerna 456G and the Jupiter dry bar in the 3rd Stage range, carry less grease onto the part. Greaseless compounds such as Lea Greaseless are applied to the mop and left to dry, giving a flexible abrasive surface for satin and brushed finishes and a clean, grease-free part ready for lacquering or coating.
Bar sizes vary by product, from 150g Dialux bars and 4x1 inch small bars to 8x2 inch bars and approximately 600g Menzerna half bars. Check each product page for the exact size.
Choosing a Mop
Use firmer mops such as sisal for cutting bars and softer mops for finishing bars, with a separate mop for each compound. See How to Choose the Right Polishing Mop or browse Polishing Mops.
Need Help Choosing a Compound Bar?
If you are unsure which product is right for the job, contact Moleroda with details of the workpiece material, its current surface condition, the machine or tool you are using and the finish you need.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I apply a compound bar?
Hold the bar against the running mop for a second or two to load it, and reapply little and often rather than overloading the mop.
Can I use one mop for several compounds?
No. Keep a separate mop for each compound so coarser abrasive does not contaminate the finer stages.
What is the difference between grease and greaseless compounds?
Grease-based bars are used for cutting and polishing to a bright finish. Greaseless compounds dry on the mop to give a flexible abrasive surface for satin and brushed finishes, leaving the part grease-free.
Are small compound bars available?
Yes. The Small 4x1 bars suit samples, hobbyists, students and small jobs, and are available in several compounds.