FE ATURE S
SWIRL FREE FINISH
Achieve the ultimate finish and
shine!
EASY APPLICATION
Dab on with brush or cloth, then
move smoothly across surface
with rotary buffer.
ECONOMICAL
Use half as much compared to
other compounds.
WATER BASED
Environmentally friendly.
MULTIPLE-SIZE PACKING
Packaged to meet a v ariety of
manufacturing requirements.
AQUA-BUFF 1000F
FAST-CUT BUFFING COMPOUND
PR O D U C T # AB1000F
909-546-1160
hawkeyesales@hawkeyeind.com
PO BOX 415,
BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316
WWW.HAWKEYEIND.COM
Removal of scratches from
gelcoated and painted
surfaces such as boats,
patterns, plugs, molds, and
other finished products.
SOLVENT-
FREE
BUFFING
FOR
SMOOTH &
SHINY TRUE
SURFACES
KEY USES
DESCRIPTION
Water-based fast-cut compound for aggressive removal of sanding
scratches or oxidation. Used to remove scratches and
polish composite
patterns, plugs, masters, and product molds. Also a great choice to
remove scratches and to clean FRP parts, metal, and painted surfaces
REVISED
JULY 2021
REVISED JANUARY 2025
S AFETY &
HAN DL I NG
Aqua-Buff should be shipped and stored in moderate temperatures with care for temperature
control in transit. Exposure to extreme temperatures can result in breakdown or suspension
of the emulsion. Do not allow Aqua
-Buff to freeze. We recommend products be kept
unopened as long as possible and stored in a cool location, tightly resealing the lid after
opening. All Aqua-Buff formulations contain a biocide to inhibit mold growth, how
ever no
biocide has unlimited capacity to control growth. In areas with high humidity, use of plastic
film placed on the material after opening, may help inhibit mold growth. For more detailed
ins
tructions on safe storage and transportation, please see the MSDS sheet.
Liability/warranty statement:
Our products are intended for sale to industrial and
commercial customers. We request that customers inspect and test our products before use
and satisfy themselves as to contents and suitability. All claim requests must be made in
writing and are subject to review, including storage temperature verification and retain
evaluations. The exclusive remedy for all proven claims is replacement of our materials and
in no event shall we be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages, including
damages caused in transit.
Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty, expressed or implied,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness, nor is protection from any law or patent
to be inferred. Aqua Buff is sold by container and weight is not guaranteed.
All patent and
trademark rights are reserved.
Viscosity
Viscosity measurements are taken at 48
hours on a Brookfield viscometer. A #6
spindle is used on 4rpm speed with a
sample reading 70 -75 F over 1 minute.
MINIMUM
% Moisture 44.70%
Weight per gallon 9-
10 lbs. +/- .5*
MAXIMUMSPECIFICATIONS
155,000 CPS 230,000 CPS
47.70%
% Binders 18.78% 20.78%
Aqua-Buff is a unique emulsion of binders and abrasives, containing no silica. Aqua-Buff
1000F blend is on average, 80% 40 microns particle size; 17% are greater than 78 microns;
3% are greater than 154 microns.
Color COOKIES & CREAM
% Solids 32.52% 35.52%
*
Product weight varies based on several factors at time of production. As such Aqua-Buff is
sold by volume, specific weight is not a guarantee.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
AQUA-BUFF 1000F
FAST-CUT BUFFING COMPOUND
PR O D U C T # A B10 00F
P
LEASE NOTE
The following use instructions are broad to address multiple applications. We recommend testing for product
compatability with your process. Please contact our Tech T
eam at (909) 546-1160 with any questions.
Compound Application Guide
(FOR AQUA-BUFF 1000F, 1000W, 2000, GLOSSMASTER)
1.Buffing Pad: it is critically important to link the correct buffing pad to each Aqua-Buff product. We
advocate a tufted wool buffing pad for fast cut compounds like Aqua-
Buff 1000W or 1000F. For
polishing with Aqua-Buff 2000 or GlossMaster, we recommend a fine polishing pad. A foam pad
can be used to get the ultimate shine.
2.Amount used: we find that most users apply too much compound and polish. Dab on an amount
similar to a poker chip (about 3 cm across) for each square foot (30 cm) to be polished.
3.Spray bottle: Aqua-Buff 1000F/W and Aqua-Buff 2000 are sold as concentrates. The person
doing the polishing adds water by spraying a mist onto the part. The buffing pad captures the
compound/polish, and also the water. When the part appears dry, add more water with the spray
bottle. As long as a milky liquid appears when the pad captures the water additional polish is not
needed. Aqua-
Buff GlossMaster does not require additional water.
4.Heat: a significant benefit of Aqua-Buff is that the sprayed water helps keep the surface cool
during buffing. Heat can cause distortion to appear in the surface.
5.Buffer: we recommend a 2400 rpm commercial buffer. Wiping by hand will not create the
necessary speed and energy to buff. Compound at full speed, polish at half speed.
6.Surfaces: Aqua-Buff works on gelcoat, Duratec and other composite surfaces.
7.After buffing: wash the surface with soapy water to remove any leftover polish.
TIP:
A common question we get is – “What final grit of sandpaper do I need to use?” The answer will
depend on the hardness of the surface (harder requires a finer grit) and the quality of the surface
required. For most gelcoats, a final grit of at least 800 is recommended.
AQUA-BUFF PRODUCT CHOICES see our Aqua-Buff Product Selector for more details
Aqua-
Buff 1000F is FAST. It can be too aggressive for soft surfaces, leaving swirl-marks. It is a
grey-white (referred to as “cookies and cream”) color.
Aqua
-Buff 1000W is a blue-green color. It works very well on most surfaces, but can leave a
blue haze on oxidized gelcoat or white gelcoat.
Aqua-
Buff 2000 is a polish. It is used to remove swirl marks from compounding, or to re-shine
oxidized gelcoat. Aqua-Buff 2000 is a white color and does not leave a haze.
GlossMaster is used when the polisher does not want to use a spray water bottle to leave a fine,
glossy surface.
See the Liability and Warranty Statement on Page 1
AQUA-BUFF PRODUCTS
T
ROUBLESHOOTING | AB1000F, AB1000W, AB2000
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Liability/warranty statement: Our products are intended for sale to industrial and commercial customers. We request that customers inspect and test our
products before use and satisfy themselves as to contents and suitability. All claim requests must be made in writing and are subject to review,
including storage temperature verification and retain evaluations. The exclusive remedy for all proven claims is replacement of our materials and in no
event shall we be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages, including damages caused in transit. Nothing herein shall constitute a
warranty, expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness, nor is protection from any law or patent to be inferred. Aqua Buff is
sold by container and weight is not guaranteed. All patent and trademark rights are reserved.
www.hawkeyeind.com
Application Issue Cause Solution
Burned gelcoat
Speed settings too high.
Dry surface/dry compound
Adjust rotary buffer to ~2500 RPM for
compound, ~1750 for polish. A DA may not
have adjustable speed.
Spritz water on surface to cool and
provide necessary surface lubrication. Keep moving across surface.
Chalky surface
Excess Aqua Buff used
Aqua-Buff compounds cover a lot of
footage. Reduce to 1 poker chip size
amount of compound/polish per square
foot.
Oxidation not removed Compound cut not enough.
Select Aqua-Buff 1000F for
heavy oxidation.
Swirl-Marks
Pad selection is critical. Compound
with a wool pad, polish with a fine
polishing pad.
Buffing pad selection incorrect.
Material selection incorrect.
Aqua-Buff 1000F is fast cut and will
leave swirl marks. Aqua-Buff 2000
is required to remove swirls and
bring out gloss level.
Compound left on surface
Compounds & polishes break down
during application. Resume buffing,
adding water as needed, to work
compound thoroughly.
Quality ConcernComments:
Mousse-like texture
Density variations can occur in
emulsion production resulting in material which can be
creamy or slightly mousse-like. Proceed with use as outlined in application guide.
Exposure to freezing temperatures in storage or transit and generally not a concern for
application. Bring material to room temperature, and test. If needed, add additional water in
application. Do not allow additional freeze/thaw cycles to occur.Icy participles or
slight clumping
Oily liquid or chunks
Rare issue due to extreme heat in storage or transit. Bring material to room temperature, stir
with drill mixer and test. If material does not reconstitute, select new material for use.