Cream Finishing Compounds

Cream Compounds | Polishing Cream for Dry Tumbling and Surface Finishing

Polishing Cream is designed for dry tumbling applications where parts require cutting, pre-polishing, polishing, or a high-quality final surface. Cream Compounds are available for both metal and plastic parts and can be used in a sequence of dry finishing steps to progressively improve surface appearance. These formulations combine abrasives with other ingredients to support controlled material removal and polishing. Polishing Cream can be selected according to the stage of the dry finishing process.

Kramer Industries offers cream formulations for different stages of dry tumbling. Some products are designed to remove machining and sanding marks, while others provide pre-polishing, high polishing, or a final shine. The correct product depends on the part material, surface condition, desired finish, and tumbling media.

Cream Compounds for Dry Tumbling

Cream Compounds are used with dry tumbling media to work on metal, plastic, and wood parts. A cutting formulation can remove machining, sanding, and tool marks, while finer formulations can reduce surface imperfections and prepare the part for subsequent polishing. This staged approach can progressively improve the surface without changing the basic tumbling process.

A Cream Finishing Compound may contain abrasives, chemicals, oils, and waxes selected for a particular finishing stage. Different formulations provide different levels of cutting and polishing action, so the product should be matched to the material and intended result.

For metal parts, formulations can range from dry cutting creams to pre-polishing and high-polishing products. For plastic and wood, specialized formulations are available to remove marks, smooth the surface, and prepare the part for polishing.

Cream Polishing for Metal and Plastic Parts

A polishing formulation can be used when a smoother, brighter, or more highly finished surface is required after earlier processing. Some formulations are intended for metal parts, while others are formulated for plastic and wood. This makes the product range suitable for different finishing requirements rather than one type of material.

A finishing compound used in dry tumbling works together with the selected media. Hardwood media is particularly suited to these cream formulations, and the choice of media can influence how aggressively the product works and the appearance of the finished part.

A polisher cream can be used during later stages of a dry finishing sequence when the goal is to improve surface appearance. Pre-polishing formulations can address minor imperfections before a finer polishing step, while final formulations can help remove the film created during polishing and provide a quick shine.

Cutting and Pre-Polishing Applications

Cutting cream is generally selected when the surface still contains machining, sanding, or tool marks that need to be reduced. The objective is controlled material removal rather than maximum shine. Once the initial surface has been improved, a finer formulation can be used to prepare the part for polishing.

The Cream Finishing Compound selected for a cutting stage should match the part material and required amount of material removal. Kramer Industries provides formulations for both metal and plastic or wood parts, allowing users to select a product according to the substrate and finishing stage.

For applications requiring a higher level of polish, a sequence can move from cutting to pre-polishing and then to final polishing. This staged process can be more effective than using a single aggressive formulation for every step.

Selecting the Right Cream Finishing Compound

Selecting Cream Compounds begins with identifying the material and current surface condition. Metal parts may require a different formulation from plastic or wood, while parts with pronounced machining marks may need a cutting formulation before moving to a finer polish.

A finishing compound should also be considered alongside the dry tumbling media. Hardwood tumbling media is identified as suitable for these products. Media condition, load size, cycle time, and required surface appearance can all influence the final result.

For a polisher cream selection, users should consider whether the product is intended for pre-polishing, high polishing, or a final shine. Using the formulation designed for the appropriate stage helps create a controlled progression from a rougher surface to the desired finish.

Cream Compound Finishing Process

A dry tumbling process using these formulations can be organized into several stages depending on the initial condition of the parts and the required finish. A cutting stage can address machining or sanding marks, followed by pre-polishing to reduce remaining imperfections. A final polishing stage can then improve brightness and surface appearance. Polishing Cream is commonly selected for the later stages of this sequence.

Polishing Cream should be selected according to the stage of the process rather than used interchangeably across all operations. A formulation designed for cutting may not provide the same result as a final polishing cream, and a final product may be intended primarily to remove polishing film and add shine.

Kramer Industries provides cream formulations ranging from cutting to high polishing for metal and plastic parts. When the products are used in a planned sequence with compatible dry tumbling media, they can support consistent finishing results across different applications.

Cream Finishing Compound Specifications

Compound	Description	SDS
Dry Cutting Cream Finishing Compound	Dry Cutting Cream Finishing Compound For metal parts. A combination of abrasives, chemicals, oils and waxes designed to remove machining and sanding marks and lightly deburr metals. Leaves a soft satin finish. Color: Gray.Usage Guidelines »
Dry Abrasive Cream Finishing  Compound	Dry Abrasive Cream Finishing  Compound For plastic and wood parts. A combination of abrasives, chemicals, oils and waxes designed to remove machining, sanding and tool marks. Also rounds edges. Color: Gray. Usage Guidelines »
Metashyne Pre-Polishing Cream Finishing Compound	Metashyne Pre-Polishing Cream Finishing Compound For metal parts. Red cream composed of waxes and fine abrasives designed for removing minor surface imperfections. Produces a slightly polished surface. Leaves a very fine cut on pre-plate items before polishing. Color: Red. Usage Guidelines »
Shynolyte Pre-Polishing Cream Finishing Compound	Shynolyte Pre-Polishing Cream Finishing Compound For plastic and wood parts. Off-white cream with a combination of fine abrasives, chemicals and waxes in a cream form, designed to impart a smooth finish and remove the roughness produced by the first operation. Removes scratches and prepares items for polishing. Color: Yellow/White.Usage Guidelines »
Metaglos Polishing Cream Finishing Compound	Metaglos Polishing Cream Finishing Compound For metal parts. Green polishing cream containing waxes and very fine abrasives, producing a highly buffed finish. Color: Green. Usage Guidelines »
Microlyte Polishing Cream Finishing Compound	Microlyte Polishing Cream Finishing Compound For plastic and wood parts. White polishing cream specifically formulated to abrade the surface of the plastic until a natural, clear, polished finish is produced, rather than a coated one. Color: White.Usage Guidelines »
Hi-Glos Final Cream Finishing Compound	Hi-Glos Final Cream Finishing Compound Wipe off and Quick shine step. Designed to remove the film created in the polishing operation and give the parts a quick shine. Will brighten dyed plastics without removing color. Color: White. Usage Guidelines »