The object of buffing and polishing is to turn a rough surface into a smooth one. By using successively finer and finer abrasives, you gradually smooth the surface until it ceases to dissipate light, but reflects it with a mile-deep mirror finish. The best way to mirror-polish metal is in a series of steps, initially sanding then finishing with polishing compounds. This red coloured, aluminium oxide, medium grade paste contains no harmful ammonia or ****. You can use it by hand on a soft cloth, microfibre cloth or apply it to a loose-leaf mop on a power drill or buffing machine. The abrasive particles remove oxidation, tarnish and discolouration from chrome, aluminium, stainless steel, brass and copper. It leaves a bright clean surface, which is the first step after sanding on the way to a mirror-finish before the fine and ultra fine polishes. The fast cutting properties make this an ideal paste to apply to a leather strop, honing belt or wheel for edge tools, carving tools and **** for the ultimate edge.