XUPYNAR 100PCS Polishing Buffing Wheel for Dremel Polishing Kit, Polishing Wheel for Dremel Tool Accessories, with 1/8" Shank for Buffing Wheels

A rotary tool is only as good as the consumables you feed it. I put the XUPYNAR polishing kit through weeks of household and shop tasks—brightening tired faucet hardware, cleaning up silverware, touching up watch cases, and knocking haze off glass edges—and it proved to be a reliable, no-fuss assortment that covers a lot of ground for very little money.

What’s in the box and how it’s laid out

The kit is straightforward: white felt wheels and heads in four shapes—1-inch discs, 1/2-inch discs, conical points, and cylindrical points—plus 1/8-inch shank mandrels. The 1/8-inch shank is the standard for most Dremel-style rotary tools and every piece I tried seated cleanly in both a Dremel and a generic single-speed rotary tool.

The assortment is the real draw. The 1-inch wheels handle broad, flat surfaces like faucet escutcheons and knife bolsters, while the 1/2-inch wheels get into tighter curves. The conical and cylindrical heads earn their keep around inside corners, screw recesses, and around lugs on watch cases—places where discs either can’t reach or risk catching an edge.

My set arrived in a compact plastic case that keeps the shapes separated. It’s not a premium organizer, but it makes grabbing the next wheel quick and it keeps the felt clean between uses.

Setup and compatibility

Everything here is plug-and-play. The felt discs mount on the included mandrels via a simple screw-top. The cones and cylinders are permanently mounted to their shafts. I didn’t run into fitment issues with either keyed or collet-style chucks. If your tool accepts 1/8-inch shanks, you’re covered.

One caveat: with the thinner felt discs, the screw tip on the mandrel can protrude slightly above the felt face. That’s a risk when working on softer finishes—you don’t want a steel point making first contact. I solved this in a few ways depending on the job:
- Stack two 1/2-inch wheels for extra thickness.
- Add a tiny fiber washer under the screw.
- Favor the cone/cylinder heads (which have no protruding screw) where possible.

It’s a small detail, but worth addressing up front to avoid accidental scratches.

Performance and polish quality

Felt is all about density and balance. Cheap felt can fluff apart or glaze instantly; good felt holds compound and stays true. The XUPYNAR wheels land on the better side of that line. They held together at low-to-medium speeds with moderate pressure, and they took polishing compound evenly without shedding or unthreading themselves.

On chrome fixtures, I ran at roughly 10,000–15,000 RPM with a light touch and a pea-sized amount of compound. The wheels stayed put on the mandrels and didn’t mushroom prematurely. One 1-inch wheel was enough to bring back the shine on a tub spout and matching trim, with only mild rounding at the edges after several minutes of continuous use.

For jewelry and watch cases, I dropped the speed and used the smaller wheels and cones with very light pressure. The felt’s consistency let me feather edges without creating dips, and the cones slipped under bracelet links where discs would chatter. I kept separate wheels for different compounds (e.g., one for cutting compound, one for rouge) to avoid cross-contamination; the felt loads and holds compound well, so switching compounds without swapping wheels is a bad idea.

Glass edges and small tool surfaces benefitted from the cylindrical points. They’re dense enough to keep their shape, which is key for maintaining a straight line when polishing a chamfer.

Durability and wear

These are consumables, but I paid attention to how quickly they break down. Across multiple sessions:
- The discs stayed centered and didn’t fly apart, even when I got impatient and bumped the speed up.
- The cones and cylinders wore predictably, rounding off at the tip rather than shredding.
- The mandrel screws didn’t back out once tightened; a small dab of compound on the screw threads adds a bit of friction if you’ve had issues with other brands working loose.

Expect the discs to glaze over with compound after a while. A quick touch with a felt rake, a nylon brush, or even a scrap of rough fabric cleans the surface and restores bite. If a wheel starts to pick up too much heat and smear compound, you’re either pushing too hard or spinning too fast—back off and let the felt do the work.

Control, heat, and finish

Control with felt is all about speed and pressure. I found the sweet spot at:
- 5,000–10,000 RPM for delicate work (jewelry, watch cases, plated hardware).
- 10,000–15,000 RPM for tougher surfaces (unplated stainless, brass, chrome).

Keep the wheel moving and avoid digging in; felt will cut faster than you think with the right compound. If you’re chasing scratches, pre-sand or use an abrasive rubber point first. Polishing wheels are finishers, not miracle workers.

I didn’t notice significant heat buildup unless I parked the wheel in one spot. The bigger 1-inch discs dissipate heat better; the smaller shapes will heat up in tight spaces—watch that on delicate finishes.

What it’s good for—and what it isn’t

Strengths:
- Restoring shine on hardware, instruments, tools, and small automotive trim.
- Polishing knife bolsters and guards after sanding to 600–1200 grit.
- Cleaning up watch cases and jewelry where control matters.
- Touching the edge of glass or acrylic without chipping.

Limitations:
- Not a substitute for sanding; it won’t erase deep scratches or pitting on its own.
- Felt sheds a bit at high RPM on sharp edges—mask sensitive areas.
- The mandrel screw protrusion on thin discs needs a minute of setup to mitigate.

Tips to get the best results

• Dedicate specific wheels to specific compounds. Label a few in marker on the shank if you switch often.
• Let the compound come to temperature; a short, light pass to “charge” the wheel, then a second pass does cleaner work than a heavy first pass.
• Keep a soft brush handy to de-load the felt.
• Stack discs for thicker, flatter faces, and use cones for tight radii to avoid catching the edge of a disc.
• Protect adjacent surfaces with painter’s tape, especially around plated fixtures.

Value

You get a lot of usable felt in this kit. The variety means you always have a fresh wheel in the size you need, and the extras matter because felt is consumable by nature. Compared to buying brand-name refills piece by piece, this set is cost-effective for anyone who polishes more than occasionally.

The only quality quirk I’d call out is occasional slight off-center mounting on a few discs. At high speed, that can introduce minor vibration. Drop the RPM a notch or set that wheel aside for less critical work.

The bottom line

The XUPYNAR polishing kit doesn’t pretend to be anything it isn’t. It’s a well-rounded assortment of felt wheels that fit standard rotary tools, hold compound properly, and survive real use without coming apart. The cones and cylinders make it more versatile than a discs-only pack, and the included mandrels mean you’re not swapping constantly.

Is it perfect? No—the mandrel screw poking through thin discs is something you need to manage, and a few wheels may prefer slightly lower RPM to stay butter-smooth. But once set up, the kit consistently delivered clean, bright finishes across metal and glass, from home fixtures to small shop projects.

Recommendation: I recommend this kit to DIYers, hobbyists, and light-duty shop users who want a reliable, affordable felt assortment for a Dremel or similar rotary tool. It offers solid material quality, useful shapes, and enough quantity to treat felt wheels like the consumables they are—without worrying about running out mid-project. If you routinely need mirror finishes on precision parts, you’ll still want specialty wheels and compounds. For everything else, this kit earns a spot in the drawer.