I use this wheel to polish parts on my guns, it works wonders on stainless steel. My son had some surface rust on his rifle and it cleaned it right up. The only problem is when they are about a third worn down they start to shed a lot of fibers/dust. I have found that just a slight pressure works the best, work it slow and light. I also like the fact that you do not have to use any compound with it, it's imbedded in the wheel so there isn't any goop flying off of it. Great product