Can buffing Rouge go bad?

[hurlbird]

Doing my stainless 68 hubcaps.. Haven't used the rouge in many years. Started with black and sisal wheel then went to green. The very fine scratches remain i cannot get a mirror finish. I wonder if the rouge lost moisture??? that a possibility? 

[KDunne]

Over time yes i think it can dry out if not sealed. 

[98SVT - was 06GT]

I've used some 40+ year old stuff my dad had and it was good. You need to get rid of the scratches by sanding first - end up with 1200 grit. Use a sanding block not your fingers.

[557]

I've used some 40+ year old stuff my dad had and it was good. You need to get rid of the scratches by sanding first - end up with 1200 grit. Use a sanding block not your fingers.

.     Wet or dry sand?

[KR Convertible]

A cloth wheel will work better for fine scratches.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TyHl8aREjY

[hurlbird]

thanks for the feedback. The scratches im talking about i believe are the result of the sisal wheel so they are slight/faint nothing to sand, but i cannot remove them with white or green. I ordered a gray from eastwood maybe that will do it.

[CSX 4133]

Being these are light defects it might be time for a fine cut (low grit) polish by hand.
Be sure to polish in the direction of the milling of the item with a cotton towel.