After a week (for rotary tumblers) or two days (for vibratory tumblers) of patient waiting, you can expect your gemstones to come out shining brilliantly. Cerium oxide not only enhances the natural beauty of stones but also increases their value, making it the polish of choice for many lapidary enthusiasts. are a highly reputable detailing brand and well-known for their premium products. This 3M 60150 is their rated glass polish that’s comes in a bottled liquid compound and contains zero wax, chemical cleaner, fillers or glazing oils. The glass has hard water stains, runoff, or other types of surface damage on the glass that stain removal chemicals won't remove. Choosing the right grit size is important for optimal results. Grit refers to the size of the particles in the polishing compound. This is measured in microns (μm).

For final polishing, opt for 1 micron or 0.3 micron grit cerium oxide. The smaller the particles, the higher the polish. Foam pads can remove light scratches that are right on the surface by them selves, it just may take longer than starting with a Felt Pads. There are some alternatives for cerium oxide powder that can be used in place of regular polishing compounds.Once you have completed this process, you should have a scratch-free windshield. If the scratches remain, you can attempt to reapply the glass polishing compound but it may be that the scratch is too deep to repair. Level of Abrasive Qualities By combining an acid gel, with our Extreme Cutting Abrasives and a full spectrum of industrial strength cleaners, Driven Extreme Duty Glass... Foam Pads will remove swirl marks and polishing streaks that were left behind by a Felt Pad. Foam Pads use less Cerium Oxide when polishing but generate heat faster than Felt. Slurry or Paste: A mixture of cerium oxide powder and a suitable carrier liquid, often water, is prepared. The cerium oxide particles are dispersed evenly in the liquid to form a slurry or paste with a specific consistency.

Depending upon the age of your vehicle, windshield scratches are something that’s fairly common. Whether they are caused by your wiper blades or even the use of windshield covers, most can be easily removed using a glass polish.Use masking tape to mask off the area that you want to polish. It’s important to cover any areas where the cerium oxide compound can get into the phone or clog it up. Take care around buttons, speakers and microphone inputs. The brand state that before using this formula, it’s essential that its completely clean. We advise that you use a clay bar kit to completely clear the glass.