Ultra Laps
The Easiest And Cleanest Way To Polish. These precoated polyester film discs |provide a neat and clean way to polish faceted stones. A uniform layer of carefully graded polishing compound is deposited onto a thin polyester film. The laps are used with water coolant and there is no need to handle messy slurries. They are supplied 5 discs per package and each has a 1/2" arbor hole. The assortment kit contains 6 discs (2 each of the Cerium, Tin and Aluminum Oxides). Can be used on any flat lap surface. Just wet the surface of the lap and the film remains in place yet can be easily removed. Choose from the type and size from the list below:

Dia-Film Polishing Discs
Polish Facets With Precoated Diamond Discs.The diamonds are precoated on a 3 mil thick film, making this the easiest way to polish with diamonds. Available in 6 or 8 inch diameter with a hole to fit 1/2" arbor. Color coded for easy recognition. Used the same way as Ultralaps. Available in 6" and 8" diameter sizes and 1200 - 3000 - 8000 - 14000 and 50000 grits.

Linde A Polishing Compound
This is our best and purest grade of Aluminum Oxide. The uniform size and shape of the particles make this an excellent polishing compound for faceting. Mix with water to form a slurry. A superb polishing agent for natural gems such as andalusite, apatite, beryls, feldspar, fluorite, garnets, opal, peridot, quartz, spinel, topaz, tourmaline and zircon. 0.3 micron.

Linde B Polishing Compound
A superb polishing grade of Aluminum Oxide for softer stones. Use on a tin or lead-tin polishing lap at slow speed for best results. Mix with water to form slurry. 0.05 micron.

Cerium Oxide Polishing Compound
Developed specifically for polishing softer gems such as quartz and beryls. Extremely accurate control of the particle size gives a bright, clear finish to soft stones in a very short time. Mixed with water this compound is generally used on phenolic or plastic laps.

Alumina G Polishing Compounds
Rock polishing compound. A special polishing agent for polishing stones in a tumbler or on a vibrating lap machine. Clean, non-staining and fast acting.

Tin Oxide Polishing Compounds
The old time favorite for polishing gemstones. Mix with water and use as a slurry.

Diamond Polishing Powders
The Finest Available. Diamond abrasive in this form is the most preferred and economical for polishing and grinding gemstones. Each vial contains 100% pure De Beers, sharp, block diamond particles. The powder can be used with extender fluid to charge copper, lead, tin, lead-tin and phenolic laps and spools. Diamond will polish any gem material. Available in either 5 or 100 carat vials in 100, 180, 220, 325, 600, 1200, 3000, 8000, 14000, 50000 and 100,000 grit. Choose the proper grit during ordering.

Diamond Polishing Sprays
The Proffesional's Choice. This convenient form of applying diamonds for polishing is now available in a new formulation. Extended shelf life and better lubricating properties make this G1 type spray the best available. With a non aerosol spray for applying a fine mist , DeBeers diamonds provide the best quality and value for polishing. Each bottle is clearly labeled with grit size for easy identification.

Diamond Compounds
The Easy Way To Apply Measured Amounts Of Diamond. The diamond particles are interspersed in a grease-like, base carrier fluid filled in a syringe. Thin with extender fluid and apply to the polishing surface. Each syringe contains 20% more diamonds then the standard lapidary brands. Available in 1, 2 and 5 gram syringes with grits of 240, 325, 600, 1200, 3000, 8000, 14000, 50000 and 10000. Select the vial size and grit range from the list below and the proper grit during ordering.

Polishing Compounds

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