Pink compound question

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I have read many times of a "No-Scratch Pink" or "Crystal Pink" compound, but I have not been able to find it anywhere for sale. Is it a proprietary formula of a brand I dont know about, or something?

Thanks!
 
Try Jantz Knife Supply item number LA810 Pink scratchless compound in a 3 lb bar $12.95. Larry
 
It is a common name more than a brand name.

Polishes are blends of various metal oxides, mainly iron, chromium, tin, and cerium. The larger the particle size, the coarser the polish grade. The finest finishing grade polishes are for the last step to give a very fine shine. They usually come in a pink, which means it has a tad or rouge in the blend, or white, which is mostly tin oxide. The common term for these are "No-scratch pink or"no-scratch white". There is usually a very fine grit white polish that is often called "matchless white".

Some polishes are made from grits that are nt well graded. There may be a lot of particles finer and coarser than the grade. In the low and medium grades, this doesn't matter much. In the finish grades it can mater a lot. That is why the cheaper "Chinese" polishes are usually suspect. The better manufacturers sell better graded polishes where you don't get minute scratches in the mirror finish. These are usually given the descriptive term "No-Scratch".
 
Yes, I use Fabuluster for a lot of buffing work. It is a very good all around white polish with good quality control.
 
Thanks so much for the suggestions! I think I'll try out a few different things and see what works.

Jewelry makers sure know how to shine metal, so I'll definitely be looking more at Rio Grande. I buy some things from them already.
 
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