{"title":"Polishing Compounds","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePolishing Compounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAchieve a smooth, high-quality finish with our range of polishing compounds at Axminster Tools. Ideal for metal polishing, tool finishing and workshop applications, these compounds help remove fine marks, refine surfaces and enhance shine when used with compatible polishing mops and buffing wheels. Whether you're finishing metal components, restoring surfaces or refining your workpiece, find suitable polishing compounds to support accurate, professional results in your workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"veritas-honing-compound","title":"Veritas Honing Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for honing hardened steel blades, use on your chosen honing block\/strop, felt, leather or wood. This honing compound, is one of the most effective on the market. It is primarily aluminium oxide blended with other fine abrasives to give the best combination of cutting speed and fine, mirror finish with a light wax film. The bonding is specially formulated for ease of charging, it can be used for final honing of almost any tool. 170g bar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116543824219,"sku":"477070","price":9.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/477070_xl.jpg?v=1789761205"},{"product_id":"blue-polishing-compound-steelbrite","title":"Blue Polishing Compound (Steelbrite)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue for the final polishing stage, high glossing of brass, copper, aluminium, steel, stainless steel and hard metals. Best results come from using a soft loose-leaf mop. Bars are approximately 200 x 50 x 50mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shesto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117552488795,"sku":"503953","price":11.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/503953_xl.jpg?v=1789767214"},{"product_id":"pink-polishing-compound-sovereign","title":"Pink Polishing Compound (Sovereign)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an intermediate compound for the second stage polishing of steels and stainless steels, other hard metals (ferrous metals) or aluminium alloys. It blends and polishes minor scratches and marks left behind by the cutting stage (grey compound). Recommended for use with a soft stitched or a firm loose-leaf mop. Bar size 200 x 50 x 50mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shesto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117552783707,"sku":"503950","price":10.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/503950_xl.jpg?v=1789767223"},{"product_id":"brown-polishing-compound-tripoli","title":"Brown Polishing Compound (Tripoli)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCutting compound for first stage polishing of  brass, copper, aluminium, non-ferrous metals, plastics, fibreglass or Bakelite. It removes minor imperfections, blemishes and small scratches. Recommended for use with a hard stitched or firm loose-leaf mop dependent on the material being polished. Small bars approximately 100 x 15 x 15mm (supplied in packs of 2), large bars 200 x 50 x 50mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shesto","offers":[{"title":"100 x 15 x 15 mm (Pkt 2)","offer_id":54117552882011,"sku":"503922","price":8.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 x 50 x 50 mm","offer_id":54117552914779,"sku":"503949","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/503922_xl.jpg?v=1789767230"},{"product_id":"white-polishing-compound-hyfin","title":"White Polishing Compound (Hyfin)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compound for first stage (in combination with a firm mop stitched or loose) on chrome, plated metals and EPNS (electro plated nickel silver). Used with soft, loose leaf mop, it is suitable for the final high polish stage on the same range of metals. Bar size 200 x 50 x 50mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shesto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117554258267,"sku":"503952","price":12.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/503952_xl.jpg?v=1789767258"},{"product_id":"axminster-super-fine-polishing-honing-paste-250ml","title":"Axminster Super Fine Polishing \u0026 Honing Paste 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that there is a level of finish beyond mirror-finish; a surface so reflective, the legend says it looks black.  We cannot guarantee the super fine grade will achieve this, but it does produce a very highly refined surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white siliceous earth compound is suitable for high precision and final polishing applications. Use it after the fine grade on steel, stainless steel, chrome, aluminium, brass and copper. Apply the polish liberally with a soft cloth, working in a circular motion, then buff with a clean cloth to a super bright finish.  It works perfectly on acrylic and polyester pen blanks. After sanding with Micro-Mesh, apply liberally with a soft cloth at a low to medium speed range. The results are truly amazing. You can also use it to burnish friction polish on the lathe. Tip: always use top quality soft microfibre cloths for your final buffing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118275187035,"sku":"103716","price":9.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/103716_xl.jpg?v=1789773266"},{"product_id":"axminster-medium-polishing-honing-paste-250ml","title":"Axminster Medium Polishing \u0026 Honing Paste 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red coloured, aluminium oxide, medium grade paste contains no harmful ammonia or alcohol. 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 knives for the ultimate edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118277480795,"sku":"103703","price":9.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/103703_xl.jpg?v=1789773304"},{"product_id":"axminster-fine-polishing-honing-paste-250ml","title":"Axminster Fine Polishing \u0026 Honing Paste 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor ease of identification this fine aluminium oxide metal polish is blue. This polish is suitable for softer metals like aluminium, brass and copper and gives a bright finish on chrome and stainless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis professional metal polishing compound is a thick paste with a high abrasive content. The fine grade contains a wax additive to provide a protective layer on polished surfaces. You can use it by hand with a soft cloth, microfibre cloth or apply it to a loose-leaf mop on a power drill or buffing machine. It leaves a bright mirror-like surface which can be further refined with the super fine polish. Applying this paste to a leather strop, honing belt or wheel helps achieve a truly fine edge on chisels, plane irons, carving tools and knives for the ultimate edge. Use light pressure, especially on polishing strokes when power buffing, as it reduces scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatience is a virtue when it comes to polishing metal. It will show. The more you buff, the deeper the shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118277611867,"sku":"103715","price":9.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/103715_xl.jpg?v=1789773312"},{"product_id":"axminster-final-finish-buffing-powder","title":"Axminster Final Finish Buffing Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Final Finish Buffing Powder often called Vienna Lime Powder, neither comes from Vienna nor is it lime. It is however, an ultra fine, non-abrasive powder of purified chalk or precipitated calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVienna Lime is a traditional and highly effective cleaning and polishing agent. It cleans and brightens polished metal items after polishing, by removing the greasy residue from the polishing compound, polishing haze and fingerprints leaving a brighter, deeper shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply on a soft cloth or microfibre cloth and gently wipe the polished surface to remove residues or sprinkle over the surface and polish gently with a very soft mop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in 450g tub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118334923099,"sku":"105763","price":5.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/105763_xl.jpg?v=1789776158"},{"product_id":"axminster-yellow-polishing-compound","title":"Axminster Yellow Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow compound: in combination with a sisal mop, used for the first stage on steel, ferrous and stainless steel. It is fast cutting leaving a dull sheen. Use after 240g or finer wet and dry paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur compound bars are colour coded, making them immediately identifiable. Each one is a combination of a selected abrasive in a specific binder. Each colour has two reference numbers. The first denotes the 'Cut' or level of abrasiveness; the higher the number, the coarser the grit. The second number is the 'Colour', this relates to sheen; the higher the number, the shinier and glossier the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow: Cut 9; Colour 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar size 100 x 35 x 20mm; weight 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118339117403,"sku":"105921","price":2.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/105921_xl.jpg?v=1789776408"},{"product_id":"axminster-blue-polishing-compound","title":"Axminster Blue Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue compound: generally used for ferrous, steel and stainless steel stage 2, on a stitched mop. It blends and polishes minor scratches and marks from the previous stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur compound bars are colour coded, making them immediately identifiable. Each one is a combination of a selected abrasive in a specific binder. Each colour has two reference numbers. The first denotes the 'Cut' or level of abrasiveness; the higher the number, the coarser the grit. The second number is the 'Colour', this relates to sheen; the higher the number, the shinier and glossier the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue: Cut 5, Colour 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar size 100 x 35 x 20mm; weight 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118339248475,"sku":"105924","price":2.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/105924_xl.jpg?v=1789776416"},{"product_id":"axminster-pink-polishing-compound","title":"Axminster Pink Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink compound: the final stage used with a loose-leaf mop giving a mirror finish on steel, stainless steel and ferrous metal. This compound is suitable for final stage polishing of copper, brass and aluminium, bronze and other non-ferrous metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur compound bars are colour coded, making them immediately identifiable. Each one is a combination of a selected abrasive in a specific binder. Each colour has two reference numbers. The first denotes the 'Cut' or level of abrasiveness; the higher the number, the coarser the grit. The second number is the 'Colour', this relates to sheen; the higher the number, the shinier and glossier the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink: Cut 3; Colour 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar size 100 x 35 x 20mm; weight 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118339346779,"sku":"105926","price":2.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/105926_xl.jpg?v=1789776424"},{"product_id":"axminster-brown-polishing-compound","title":"Axminster Brown Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrown compound: commonly known as Tripoli and used in the first stage on non-ferrous metals, copper, brass etc. Its use on a stitched or loose-leaf mop depends on the piece’s initial condition.  It removes minor imperfections, blemishes and small scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur compound bars are colour coded, making them immediately identifiable. Each one is a combination of a selected abrasive in a specific binder. Each colour has two reference numbers. The first denotes the 'Cut' or level of abrasiveness; the higher the number, the coarser the grit. The second number is the 'Colour’, this relates to sheen; the higher the number, the shinier and glossier the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown: Cut 7; Colour 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar size 100 x 35 x 20mm; weight 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118339412315,"sku":"105927","price":2.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/105927_xl.jpg?v=1789776432"},{"product_id":"axminster-buff-polishing-compound","title":"Axminster Buff Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuff compound: use this on a loose-leaf mop for final polishing or a stitched mop for intermediate buffing of lacquers, acrylics and plastics etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur compound bars are colour coded, making them immediately identifiable. Each one is a combination of a selected abrasive in a specific binder. Each colour has two reference numbers. The first denotes the 'Cut' or level of abrasiveness; the higher the number, the coarser the grit. The second number is the 'Colour', this relates to sheen; the higher the number, the shinier and glossier the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuff: Cut 2; Colour 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar size 100 x 35 x 20mm; weight 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118339477851,"sku":"105928","price":2.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/105928_xl.jpg?v=1789776441"},{"product_id":"axminster-green-polishing-compound","title":"Axminster Green Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen compound is a versatile compound for use on steels and ferrous metal.  If the piece is in reasonable condition, begin with the green on a sisal or stitched mop and then finish with blue compound. It is good used in the first stage for non-ferrous in poor condition with a stitched mop. The green compound is useful for rubbing onto a leather strop as honing compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur compound bars are colour coded, making them immediately identifiable. Each one is a combination of a selected abrasive in a specific binder. Each colour has two reference numbers. The first denotes the 'Cut' or level of abrasiveness; the higher the number, the coarser the grit. The second number is the 'Colour' which relates to sheen; the higher the number, the shinier and glossier the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen: Cut 7; Colour 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar size 100 x 35 x 20mm; weight 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118339543387,"sku":"105929","price":2.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/105929_xl.jpg?v=1789776460"},{"product_id":"axminster-red-polishing-compound","title":"Axminster Red Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed compound: often referred to as jeweller’s rouge, this non-greasy compound’s action is perfect for gold, silver and precious metals as well as the final finishing of brass and copper. Use with a loose-leaf mop and with minimal pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur compound bars are colour coded, making them immediately identifiable. Each one is a combination of a selected abrasive in a specific binder. Each colour has two reference numbers. The first denotes the 'Cut' or level of abrasiveness; the higher the number, the coarser the grit. The second number is the 'Colour' and relates to sheen; the higher the number, the shinier and glossier the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed: Cut 1; Colour 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar size 100 x 35 x 20mm. weight 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118340034907,"sku":"105930","price":3.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/105930_xl.jpg?v=1789776469"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-polishing-set-for-twist-fix-adaptor-mop-arbor","title":"Axminster Woodturning Polishing Set for Twist \u0026 Fix Adaptor \u0026 Mop Arbor","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwitch between a variety of mops and compounds easily with the Axminster Woodturning Polishing Set for Twist \u0026amp; Fix Adaptor and Mop Arbour. The kit is supplied with 2 x stitched mops, 1 x 60 fold loose leaf, 1 x brown compound, 1 x buff compound, 1 x carnauba block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitched mops: stitched mops have a firm face and are useful for the first and second (if required) stages of the polishing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e60 fold loose leaf mops: these consist of layers of cotton material left unstitched for a softer working surface. Use with the finest compounds for final polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown compound: ideal for the first polishing stages and general purpose polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuff compound: Use the buff compound with the loose leaf mop for final polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarnauba block: this leaves a tough and hard wearing finish. 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