Seven cloth choices
Every current variant has the same 8-inch diameter, 3-inch center plate, 5/8-inch arbor hole, and listed price.
8-INCH AIRWAY BUFFING WHEELS
8" Airway Buffing Wheels for Metal Polishing
Seven cloth choices with a 3-inch center plate and 5/8-inch arbor hole for compatible buffing machines and polishing stages.
4.8 / 5 from 41 reviews- All current variants are 8-inch wheels with a 3-inch center plate and 5/8-inch arbor hole.
- Choose from seven treated, untreated, and flannel cloth options.
- Use the wheel edge with a matched compound for cutting, coloring, or final finishing.
Regular price
$19.50
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$19.50
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Choose the cloth type for the polishing stage
Center plate and arbor are fixed on this listing. Select Red, Orange, Yellow, 86/80 UBM, Domet Flannel, Pink, or 60/60 UBM.
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THE WHEEL AND COMPOUND WORK AS A SYSTEM
Pair wheel stiffness with the material and polishing stage
Airway wheels vary in treatment and stiffness. Use a firmer cutting setup to correct the surface, then change to a clean wheel and finer compound for color or final luster.
Edge-buffing format
The polishing contact occurs at the wheel edge; machine, arbor, guard, speed, and part control must all be compatible.
Customer-verified rating
4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews. Available review content appears below.
DECISION GUIDE
Which airway buffing wheel should you choose?
The existing Maverick guidance pairs firmer treated wheels with cutting stages and softer choices with coloring or finishing. Confirm the compound pairing for the material.
Red or orange treated wheels
The current guidance pairs orange with brown Tripoli for an aluminum cut and red with Black Magic for an initial stainless-steel cut.
Yellow or pink treated wheels
The current guidance positions yellow or pink wheels for coloring stages with a matched finer compound.
86/80 UBM or 60/60 UBM
Untreated cloth choices with different constructions. Ask Maverick support when the required stiffness or compound pairing is uncertain.
Domet Flannel (White)
A softer flannel choice for a fine finishing stage with a compatible compound and controlled heat.
ORIGINAL WHEEL GUIDE, RETAINED
See how the seven wheel choices differ
The original Maverick video explains the treated, untreated, and flannel airway-wheel choices and how wheel stiffness changes across polishing stages.
ALL SEVEN LIVE WHEEL OPTIONS
Match cloth treatment to the material and polishing stage
All variants on this listing are 8-inch wheels with a 3-inch center plate and 5/8-inch arbor hole. The color or cloth label identifies the wheel choice—not a universal polishing sequence.
Orange treated
Established pairing: brown Tripoli compound for the initial aluminum cutting stage.
Red treated
Established pairing: Black Magic compound for the initial stainless-steel cutting stage.
Yellow treated
Established pairing: Green Rouge for the second aluminum color stage. The original copper-and-brass sequence also uses yellow with Yellow Deluxe.
Pink treated
The original guidance pairs pink with Yellow Deluxe for a stainless follow-up stage and with Purple for copper or brass.
Domet Flannel (White)
Softer flannel option for fine finishing with a compatible blue or purple compound and controlled speed and heat.
86/80 UBM
Untreated cloth option. Ask Maverick to confirm stiffness and compound pairing for the specific material and finish.
60/60 UBM
Second untreated cloth construction. Ask Maverick when choosing between the two UBM options.
MATERIAL AND WHEEL-SIZE GUIDANCE
Why choose the 8-inch airway-wheel format?
The original page positions the 8-inch size for detailed polishing while also explaining where larger airway wheels are commonly used.
More practical access around smaller features
The original guidance recommends considering an 8-inch wheel for detail work and tighter areas. This listing is only for the fixed 8-inch diameter, 3-inch center plate, and 5/8-inch arbor-hole configuration shown in the selector.
Common on larger flat work in experienced shops
The original page describes 10-, 12-, and custom 14-inch wheels as formats generally used by professionals on large surfaces such as tanker work. It also notes that some shops choose 10-inch wheels for longer usable life and continue detail work as the wheel wears smaller. Only use a diameter, speed, flange, and guard configuration approved for the machine.
Documented pairings cover aluminum, stainless, steel, copper, and brass
Choose the wheel cloth and compound as one system for the material and current polishing stage. Change to a clean wheel before introducing a different compound.
The original listing also identifies non-metal uses
Plastics, wood, and composite materials appear in the original product guidance. Confirm wheel and compound compatibility, test an inconspicuous area, and control pressure and heat because these materials can respond differently from metal.
PAIRING ROUTINES
Which wheel-and-compound sequence does the original page recommend?
Orange + Tripoli, then yellow + Green Rouge
Use a clean orange wheel with brown Tripoli T-88 for the first cutting stage. Change to a clean yellow wheel with Green Rouge G-16 for the second color stage. A separate white flannel wheel with blue or purple compound can be used when an additional final finish is required.
Red + Black Magic, then pink + Yellow Deluxe
The retained two-step guidance starts with a red wheel and Black Magic SS-11, followed by a clean pink wheel and Yellow Deluxe SS-617. Its optional show-finish step uses a clean white wheel with Blue Rouge SS-800 at no more than 2,200 RPM.
Yellow + Yellow Deluxe, then pink + Purple
Prepare the tarnish first. The original page suggests a scuff pad for light tarnish or gentle 600–800 grit preparation for heavier oxidation, followed by Yellow Deluxe and then Purple Rouge at a stated 2,200–2,600 RPM. Machine and wheel ratings still control.
Use the smaller diameter to reach tighter areas
The original page positions an 8-inch wheel for more detailed work, while 10-, 12-, and custom 14-inch wheels are generally used by experienced operators on larger flat surfaces.
EDGE BUFFING
The working contact is the edge of the airway wheel
Present the part so the wheel cannot catch an edge and throw it. Use secure part control, compatible guarding, and the machine manufacturer's operating procedure.
MACHINE EXAMPLES FROM THE ORIGINAL PAGE
Verify the full mounting system—not only the wheel diameter
These original links are retained as equipment examples. Confirm the 8-inch wheel, 3-inch center plate, 5/8-inch arbor hole, flanges, guard, and wheel speed rating before mounting.
HANDHELD EXAMPLE
Makita 9237C
The original page identifies this as its 3,500-RPM handheld example.
HANDHELD EXAMPLEMakita GA7021
The original page identifies this as its 6,000-RPM example for experienced operators.
BENCHTOP EXAMPLEPOWERTEC benchtop polisher
The original page lists this as a benchtop example for compatible 8-inch airway wheels.
PAIR THE COMPOUNDMetal polishing compound bars
Choose a separate compound and clean wheel for each cutting, coloring, or finishing stage.
Polishing safety: Buffing wheels can grab edges, throw parts, and generate airborne dust. Follow the wheel and machine instructions, review compound and work-material hazards, and use the guarding, eye and face protection, respiratory protection, training, and workholding required by the process. The original page's example respirator link is retained here without a suitability guarantee.
HOW TO USE IT
Use a clean wheel for each compound and stage
Buffing wheels can grab edges and throw parts. Follow the machine manual, wheel guidance, and workplace safety procedures.
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Confirm 8-inch wheel diameter, 3-inch center plate, 5/8-inch arbor hole, machine speed, arbor, flanges, and guarding.
- 02
Inspect the wheel before mounting; do not use a damaged, contaminated, or poorly centered wheel.
- 03
Mount and secure the wheel exactly as the machine manufacturer specifies, then test-run clear of the workpiece.
- 04
Apply the matched compound to a dedicated wheel and polish with controlled contact, movement, and heat.
- 05
Clean and inspect the surface before moving to a separate finer wheel-and-compound stage.
Use the guarding, extraction or collection, personal protective equipment, training, and operating procedures required by the machine, abrasive product, work material, and workplace.
Use it for
- Compatible bench or handheld polishing equipment
- Aluminum polishing with the matched cut and color setup
- Stainless or steel polishing with the matched compound
- Edge buffing with correct part orientation and control
- Separate cutting, coloring, and final-finishing stages
Do not use it for
- A machine or arbor that does not match the wheel specifications
- Exceeding the wheel or machine speed rating
- Using one contaminated wheel for multiple compounds
- Presenting an edge that the wheel can grab and throw
- Operation without the required guard, PPE, training, and part control
PRODUCT FAQ
Questions before you choose?
What are the dimensions of these 8-inch airway wheels?
Every current option on this listing is an 8-inch wheel with a 3-inch center plate and 5/8-inch arbor hole.
Which wheel is listed for cutting aluminum?
The current Maverick guidance pairs the orange treated airway wheel with brown Tripoli compound for the initial aluminum cutting stage.
Which wheel is listed for stainless steel?
The current guidance pairs the red treated wheel with Black Magic compound for the initial stainless-steel cut, followed by a separate finer wheel-and-compound stage.
Can I use one wheel with different compounds?
Use a separate clean wheel for each compound. Coarse residue on a finishing wheel can reintroduce scratches.
Will this fit my polisher?
Confirm the machine accepts an 8-inch airway wheel with a 3-inch center plate and 5/8-inch arbor hole, and verify speed rating, arbor hardware, flanges, and guarding.
What are the shipping and return terms?
Shipping methods, rates, and delivery estimates depend on the order and destination and are shown at checkout. The return policy provides a 30-day window for eligible unused items in original condition and packaging. Restrictions and return-shipping costs apply.
READY TO CHOOSE?
Choose the cloth for the polishing stage
Confirm the fixed wheel dimensions, select the cloth type, and pair it with the correct polishing compound.
