The key difference between polishing and buffing lies within the grit of each abrasive. For example, polishing is typically performed using a high-grit abrasive. Buffing, on the other hand, is performed using a low-grit abrasive.
Buffing is a rotating cloth wheel that is impregnated with fine abrasive compounds, and it produces a bright-luster finish on metal and composites.They come in two forms such as: combed and uncombed. Uncombed – Uncombed muslin buffs have a hard surface as compare to combed muslin buffs. These are perfect for rough finishing and removing marks on the workpieces if they are used with an abrasive compound.