{"product_id":"alfa-mirage-sakura-jewelry-polishing-compound","title":"Alfa Mirage® SAKURA Jewelry Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Japanese standard for a flawless, museum-quality luster on precious metals. Achieving a distortion-free mirror polish requires an abrasive that cuts on a microscopic level without leaving its own buffing trails. Manufactured in Japan, the Alfa Mirage® SAKURA is an ultra-fine #8000 grit solid polishing compound. Revered by high-end jewelry manufacturers and watchmakers, this specialized pink abrasive is formulated to eliminate the microscopic haze and hairline scratches left by pre-polishing stages, delivering a brilliant, scratch-free final finish on Platinum, Gold, and Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltra-Fine #8000 Calibration:\u003c\/b\u003e At this extreme grit level, the compound stops \"cutting\" the metal and instead burnishes the surface to a high-gloss, reflective liquid shine. It is the absolute final step in the polishing progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Particle Blending:\u003c\/b\u003e Japanese manufacturing ensures strict quality control over the abrasive matrix. The uniformly blended particles guarantee that no coarse, rogue abrasives will contaminate the bar and ruin your final finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eErgonomic Cylindrical Format:\u003c\/b\u003e The round bar design matches the curvature of rotary buffing mops. This allows for a smooth, highly controlled application to the wheel, reducing compound flaking, waste, and workbench mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBroad Precious Metal Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e While Alfa Mirage’s NW series is strictly for hard metals, the SAKURA compound is a highly versatile final-finish solution that performs exceptionally well on softer precious alloys like 18k Gold and Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eBench Usage Guide: The Final Polish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Wheel:\u003c\/b\u003e You \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003emust\u003c\/i\u003e use a dedicated, brand-new ultra-soft cotton, muslin, or flannel wheel. Using a stiff felt wheel or a mop contaminated with lower-grit compounds will defeat the purpose of the #8000 grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Use medium-to-low lathe speeds with light, consistent pressure. Keep the workpiece moving to prevent heat buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePost-Polish:\u003c\/b\u003e For the absolute best results, immediately clean the finished piece in a heated ultrasonic cleaner to effortlessly dissolve the binder and reveal the final high-gloss luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alfa Mirage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47459928047716,"sku":"CCCC00140","price":30.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2902\/9732\/files\/pink-sakura-polishing-paste-texture.jpg?v=1766462373","url":"https:\/\/luxgoldtools.com\/products\/alfa-mirage-sakura-jewelry-polishing-compound","provider":"LUXGOLDTOOLS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}