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Each job is different but a good starting point is 1 oz of compound to each gallon of water. Gradually reduce the amount of compound until the parts and media wont stay clean, then turn it up a little. The idea is to use the least amount of compound that you can. Start the solution flow at 1 gallon per cubic foot per hour, then adjust from there. Obviously, dirty, greasy parts are going to take more of each. Know your compound ph. Keep liquid compounds from freezing. Make sure safety equipment is available for the employees. Have your MSDS and hazardous labels displayed in case the feds drop in.

When burnishing aluminum parts and castings most people will be using acidic compounds and steel media while zinc parts might require alkaline compounds. Burnishing is finiky and sometimes you might have to try several different burnishing compounds to get the color you want with your water. Remember, when burnishing, your media must stay brilliant to make your parts look their best.

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BURNISHING COMPOUNDS

PH 1% Water Hardness Oz. per gal. Price Per 55 Gallon Drum Price Per 5 Gallon Pail
L-543
L-543 is the premier cleaning and burnishing agent for copper, brass, bronze and steel parts. Recommended usage is one ounce per gallon of water with steel media. Characteristics: Excellent burnishing agent for copper, brass and bronze. Completely biodegradable. Low to medium foam level. Can be used to clean tarnished steel media.
4.4 ALL 1/2-2 $1,665.00 $203.00

XL-309
XL-309 has been formulated as a mildly acidic burnishing compound to produce lustrous surfaces on zinc, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and especially aluminum die castings. Used with steel media and is capable of preventing corrosion of steel media overnight. A concentration of one ounce per gall of water is recommended. Characteristics: Develops excellent color on all metal parts, especially aluminum die castings. Maintains steel burnishing media luster. High lubricity resulting in lower or flatter feed and roll of media. Removes light machinery oil from parts. Effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion of steel media during processing and overnight.
6.0 ALL 1/2-2 $927.00 $121.00
L-552
L-552 has been developed as a mildly acidic burnishing compound to produce lustrous surfaces on zinc, steel, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, copper and its alloys. Recommended concentration is 1 to 2 ounces per gallon of water with flow-through solution systems. Can be used with steel media. Characteristics: Develops excellent color on all metal parts, especially copper. Maintains steel burnishing media lustrous and clean. removes light machinery oils from parts. Effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion of steel media and other metals. Medium foam in either hard or soft water.
4.5 0-25 1/2-2 $953.00 $123.00
L-555
L-555 is a medium to high foaming, liquid burnishing compound designed to clean and burnish zinc, steel, copper, brass and aluminum as well as precious metals. Recommended usage rate is one ounce per gallon of water. Characteristics: Excellent burnishing for a wide variety of metals. Will inhibit steel media during process. Medium foam level. Completely biodegradable.
4.9 12-25 1/2-2 $1,023.00 $131.00
L-980
Mildly alkaline. Imparts deeper color than acid burnishers, but may darken media.
9.9 0-20 1/2 - 1 $1,508.00 $185.00
VF-103
Excellent results when used with ceramic polishing media, i.e polishing spheres, polishing triangles or polishing cyclinders. Effective on aluminum and both ferrous and non-ferrous part applications.
9.36 12-25 1/2-2 $603.00 $100.00
VF-150
A compound blended from quality raw materials including inhibitors to prevent rusting of ferrous parts or steel media. Produces bright finishes on zinc, brass, copper, steel, stainless steel and various other metals.
4.5 0-20 1/2 - 1 $827.00 $124.00

General deburring and cleaning of stamped steel parts can use a mild compound. Most likely on the alkaline side to provide some rust inhibiting. This is a very easy application and not neccessarily rocket science. Don't ever use a harsh compound on an easy application.

BURNISHING COMPOUNDS
	PH 1%	Water Hardness	Oz. per gal.	Price Per 55 Gallon Drum	Price Per 5 Gallon Pail
L-543 L-543 is the premier cleaning and burnishing agent for copper, brass, bronze and steel parts. Recommended usage is one ounce per gallon of water with steel media. Characteristics: Excellent burnishing agent for copper, brass and bronze. Completely biodegradable. Low to medium foam level. Can be used to clean tarnished steel media.	4.4	ALL	1/2-2	$1,665.00	$203.00
XL-309 XL-309 has been formulated as a mildly acidic burnishing compound to produce lustrous surfaces on zinc, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and especially aluminum die castings. Used with steel media and is capable of preventing corrosion of steel media overnight. A concentration of one ounce per gall of water is recommended. Characteristics: Develops excellent color on all metal parts, especially aluminum die castings. Maintains steel burnishing media luster. High lubricity resulting in lower or flatter feed and roll of media. Removes light machinery oil from parts. Effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion of steel media during processing and overnight.	6.0	ALL	1/2-2	$927.00	$121.00
L-552 L-552 has been developed as a mildly acidic burnishing compound to produce lustrous surfaces on zinc, steel, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, copper and its alloys. Recommended concentration is 1 to 2 ounces per gallon of water with flow-through solution systems. Can be used with steel media. Characteristics: Develops excellent color on all metal parts, especially copper. Maintains steel burnishing media lustrous and clean. removes light machinery oils from parts. Effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion of steel media and other metals. Medium foam in either hard or soft water.	4.5	0-25	1/2-2	$953.00	$123.00
L-555 L-555 is a medium to high foaming, liquid burnishing compound designed to clean and burnish zinc, steel, copper, brass and aluminum as well as precious metals. Recommended usage rate is one ounce per gallon of water. Characteristics: Excellent burnishing for a wide variety of metals. Will inhibit steel media during process. Medium foam level. Completely biodegradable.	4.9	12-25	1/2-2	$1,023.00	$131.00
L-980 Mildly alkaline. Imparts deeper color than acid burnishers, but may darken media.	9.9	0-20	1/2 - 1	$1,508.00	$185.00
VF-103 Excellent results when used with ceramic polishing media, i.e polishing spheres, polishing triangles or polishing cyclinders. Effective on aluminum and both ferrous and non-ferrous part applications.	9.36	12-25	1/2-2	$603.00	$100.00
VF-150 A compound blended from quality raw materials including inhibitors to prevent rusting of ferrous parts or steel media. Produces bright finishes on zinc, brass, copper, steel, stainless steel and various other metals.	4.5	0-20	1/2 - 1	$827.00	$124.00

DEBURRING COMPOUNDS

PH 1% Water Hardness Oz. per gal. Price 55 Gallon Drum Price Per 5 Gallon Pail
L-127
L-127 is a liquid concentrate formulated for deburring non-ferrous metals and their alloys. This product provides corrosion resistance and imparts a desirable, light color to the parts. Recommended usage ratio is 1/2 - 2 ounces per gall of water, depending upon the degree of cleaning required. May be used with plastic, ceramic, or natural (stone) media and is effective with either a flow-through solution or tumbling system. Characteristics: Imparts light metal colors. Excellent cleaning of parts. Medium foam with soft water, high foam in hard water. Effective in very hard water.
10.3 12-20 1/2-3 $900.00 $118.00

L-161
L-161 is a deburring compound used with non-ferrous metals that will provide clean, light-colored surfaces. It is effective with ceramic, resin-bonded, natural stones, and fused aluminum oxide medias, and is capable of defoaming resin-bonded media. Will also prevent "loading" of light to non-cutting ceramic media. Recommended usage rate is 1/2 to 1-1/2 ounces per gallon of water. A higher concentration is used where better cleaning and/or luster are required. Generally not recommended for use in hard water over 15 grains per gallon. Characteristics: Excellent cleaning of parts. Imparts light metal color. Medium to high foam level. Effective in hard water. Corrosion inhibition of non-ferrous parts.
9.7 0-12 1/2-2 $999.00 $129.00
VF-82
Our lowest priced vibratory finishing compound. Good for finishing ferrous and non-ferrous parts. Good inhibitor.
10 0-12 1/2-2 $507.00 $90.00

Cutting heavy grease or removing heavy cutting oils is probably going to require a very alkaline compound. These compounds give good rust protection as a side benefit, but be careful when handling them.

DEBURRING COMPOUNDS
	PH 1%	Water Hardness	Oz. per gal.	Price 55 Gallon Drum	Price Per 5 Gallon Pail
L-127 L-127 is a liquid concentrate formulated for deburring non-ferrous metals and their alloys. This product provides corrosion resistance and imparts a desirable, light color to the parts. Recommended usage ratio is 1/2 - 2 ounces per gall of water, depending upon the degree of cleaning required. May be used with plastic, ceramic, or natural (stone) media and is effective with either a flow-through solution or tumbling system. Characteristics: Imparts light metal colors. Excellent cleaning of parts. Medium foam with soft water, high foam in hard water. Effective in very hard water.	10.3	12-20	1/2-3	$900.00	$118.00
L-161 L-161 is a deburring compound used with non-ferrous metals that will provide clean, light-colored surfaces. It is effective with ceramic, resin-bonded, natural stones, and fused aluminum oxide medias, and is capable of defoaming resin-bonded media. Will also prevent "loading" of light to non-cutting ceramic media. Recommended usage rate is 1/2 to 1-1/2 ounces per gallon of water. A higher concentration is used where better cleaning and/or luster are required. Generally not recommended for use in hard water over 15 grains per gallon. Characteristics: Excellent cleaning of parts. Imparts light metal color. Medium to high foam level. Effective in hard water. Corrosion inhibition of non-ferrous parts.	9.7	0-12	1/2-2	$999.00	$129.00
VF-82 Our lowest priced vibratory finishing compound. Good for finishing ferrous and non-ferrous parts. Good inhibitor.	10	0-12	1/2-2	$507.00	$90.00

CLEANING AND DESCALING COMPOUNDS

PH 1% Water Hardness Oz. per gal. Price per gal. 55 gal. drums Price per gal. 5 to 50 gal.
L-391
L-391 s a liquid concentrate developed to emulsify a wide range of machining oils, mold release agents and coolants. Used at 1/2 - 4 ounces per gallon of water depending upon the degree of cleaning required. This product can be used with plastic, ceramic, or steel media. Characteristics: Superior emulsification of oils. Multi-metal compatibility. Completely biodegradable. Medium to high foam level. Not affected by water hardness.
10 ALL 1/2-4 $POR $POR
L-824
L-824 is a highly alkaline, heavy duty, industrial grade cleaner designed to remove tenacious oils and greases from steel and stainless steel parts. Recommended usage rate is 1 - 4ounces per gallon of water, depending upon the level of soil to be removed. Characteristics: Unaffected by water hardness. Completely biodegradable. Excellent cleaning in ceramic, plastic or steel media.
11.7 0-25 1/2-4 $POR $POR
L-618
L-618 is a highly alkaline compound formulated to remove heavy oils and soil as well as light rust and scale. Recommended usage rate is 1/2 to 2 ounces per gallon of water, depending on the degree of soil removal desired. Characteristics: Can be used with ceramic and resin as well as steel media. Low to medium foam level. Completely biodegradable.
12.5 0-20 1/2-3 $POR $POR

Rust inhibitors can be used as a dip or sprayed on as the parts come over the screen deck or even used as compound, either at the end of the cycle or for the whole run.

CLEANING AND DESCALING COMPOUNDS
	PH 1%	Water Hardness	Oz. per gal.	Price per gal. 55 gal. drums	Price per gal. 5 to 50 gal.
L-391 L-391 s a liquid concentrate developed to emulsify a wide range of machining oils, mold release agents and coolants. Used at 1/2 - 4 ounces per gallon of water depending upon the degree of cleaning required. This product can be used with plastic, ceramic, or steel media. Characteristics: Superior emulsification of oils. Multi-metal compatibility. Completely biodegradable. Medium to high foam level. Not affected by water hardness.	10	ALL	1/2-4	$POR	$POR
L-824 L-824 is a highly alkaline, heavy duty, industrial grade cleaner designed to remove tenacious oils and greases from steel and stainless steel parts. Recommended usage rate is 1 - 4ounces per gallon of water, depending upon the level of soil to be removed. Characteristics: Unaffected by water hardness. Completely biodegradable. Excellent cleaning in ceramic, plastic or steel media.	11.7	0-25	1/2-4	$POR	$POR
L-618 L-618 is a highly alkaline compound formulated to remove heavy oils and soil as well as light rust and scale. Recommended usage rate is 1/2 to 2 ounces per gallon of water, depending on the degree of soil removal desired. Characteristics: Can be used with ceramic and resin as well as steel media. Low to medium foam level. Completely biodegradable.	12.5	0-20	1/2-3	$POR	$POR

RUST INHIBITORS COMPOUNDS

PH 1% Water Hardness Oz. per gal. Price Per 55 Gallon Drum Price Per 5 Gallon Pail
L-326
Provides longest shelf life on ferrous parts. Spray or dip application.
9.8 ALL 1-20 $897.00 $117.00

L-350
This nitrite-free inhibitor is used to clean and inhibit non-ferrous parts. It may be applied by spraying or dripping and will dry to a non-tacking transparent film. Fair cleaner, excellent inhibitor, good tarnish removal, high foam.
9.7 ALL 1-20 $POR $POR

People in the ceramic coating industry are about the only ones still using dry powder compounds. I guess just because they started this way and nobody wants to try and reinvent the wheel.

RUST INHIBITORS COMPOUNDS
	PH 1%	Water Hardness	Oz. per gal.	Price Per 55 Gallon Drum	Price Per 5 Gallon Pail
L-326 Provides longest shelf life on ferrous parts. Spray or dip application.	9.8	ALL	1-20	$897.00	$117.00
L-350 This nitrite-free inhibitor is used to clean and inhibit non-ferrous parts. It may be applied by spraying or dripping and will dry to a non-tacking transparent film. Fair cleaner, excellent inhibitor, good tarnish removal, high foam.	9.7	ALL	1-20	$POR	$POR

POWDER BURNISHING COMPOUNDS

PH Oz per gal. 50 lb box Price per lb. 200 lb keg Price per lb.
Lusterall
Used mainly with microbrite when finishing ceramic metallic coatings, but can also be used as a burnishing compound in tumbling and centrifugal barrels.
9.5 2-4 $POR $POR

POWDER BURNISHING COMPOUNDS
	PH	Oz per gal.	50 lb box Price per lb.	200 lb keg Price per lb.
Lusterall Used mainly with microbrite when finishing ceramic metallic coatings, but can also be used as a burnishing compound in tumbling and centrifugal barrels.	9.5	2-4	$POR	$POR

COMPOUNDS FOR PLASTIC MEDIAS

PH Oz per gal. Price per gal. 55 gal. drums Price per gal. 5 to 50 gal.
VF-77T
A unique blend of quality raw materials proven to be an excellent compound for controlling the white film residue that plagues most users of plastic and synthetic finishing and deburring media.s Works equipally well on ceramic media applications.
10-11 1 $670.00 $107.00

COMPOUNDS FOR PLASTIC MEDIAS
	PH	Oz per gal.	Price per gal. 55 gal. drums	Price per gal. 5 to 50 gal.
VF-77T A unique blend of quality raw materials proven to be an excellent compound for controlling the white film residue that plagues most users of plastic and synthetic finishing and deburring media.s Works equipally well on ceramic media applications.	10-11	1	$670.00	$107.00