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Polishing wear is characterized by a
mirror-like finish of the gear teeth. Polishing is caused by
antiscuff additives t hat are too chemically reactive. An
excessive reaction rate, coupled with continuous removal of
surface films by very fine abrasive particles in the
lubricant, may result in excessive polishing wear. The
following guidelines should be observed to prevent polishing
wear in gearsets:
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