IVAN Polishing Compound
IVAN Polishing Compound
SKU: SKU:3324-02
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- Auckland 1-3 working days
- North Island 2-4 working days
- South Island 3-6 working days
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- Australia 1-3 weeks
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Images, Sizing, Finishes, Manufacturing
Please note: screen colours may not accurately depict actual colours. Screen images serve as a guide, and like-named colours or finishes may not be an exact shade match. Colours can vary between batches.
Please note that due to the nature of manufacturing processes, measuring instruments and measurement unit conversion, from time to time product sizing may vary slightly.
Common finish abbreviations:
AB:Antique Brass
AC:Antique Copper
AG:Antique Gold
AN:Antique Nickel
AS:Antique Silver
AT:Antique Tin
BAB:Brushed Antique Brass
BKN:Black Nickel
BN:Brushed Nickel
BP:Brass Plate
BR:Brown
CRYSTAL:Crystal
CP:Copper Plate
GBK:Gloss Black
GM:Gun Metal
GP:Gold Plate
MG:Matte Gold
MULTI-COLOR:Multi-Color
MBK:Matte Black
NM:Nickel Matte
NP:Nickel Plate
OEB:Old English Brass
RG:Rose Gold
RU:Rust
SB:Solid Brass
SP:Silver Plate
SS:Stainless Steel
ZP:Zinc Plate
Smooth and/or shine a wide variety of metals. Recommended for bench burnisher and leather strop. Apply to a leather strop to sharpen stitching chisels, round knives or skiving knives.
- Grey: 320 grit. Used for heavy duty cleaning of hard metals
- White: 800 grit. Used for light polishing. Primarily used in the final finish of steel, stainless steel and zinc.
- Red: 1000 grit. Used for regular cleaning of metals. Most commonly used on steel blades and precious metals like jewellery.
- Brown: 800 grit. (don't contain aluminium oxide) for regular cleaning of hard metals, copper or brass. Good for removing light scratches, imperfections and oxidation.
- Green: 1200 grit. Used for high gloss polishing. Primarily used in the final buffing stage for stainless steel, brass, aluminium, nickel and chrome. The best all around luster compound for most metals, including maintaining edge bevellers.
Smooth and/or shine a wide variety of metals. Recommended for bench burnisher and leather strop. Apply to a leather strop to sharpen stitching chisels, round knives or skiving knives.
- Grey: 320 grit. Used for heavy duty cleaning of hard metals
- White: 800 grit. Used for light polishing. Primarily used in the final finish of steel, stainless steel and zinc.
- Red: 1000 grit. Used for regular cleaning of metals. Most commonly used on steel blades and precious metals like jewellery.
- Brown: 800 grit. (don't contain aluminium oxide) for regular cleaning of hard metals, copper or brass. Good for removing light scratches, imperfections and oxidation.
- Green: 1200 grit. Used for high gloss polishing. Primarily used in the final buffing stage for stainless steel, brass, aluminium, nickel and chrome. The best all around luster compound for most metals, including maintaining edge bevellers.
Which compound should I use for sharpening leathercraft tools?
The red (1000 grit) or green (1200 grit) compound is best for sharpening and polishing blades like chisels, knives and edge bevelers.
Can I use these compounds on a leather strop?
Yes, all colours can be applied to a leather strop for sharpening tools.
What's the difference between the colours?
Each colour represents a different grit and purpose – from heavy-duty cleaning (grey) to high-gloss polishing (green).
Is the green compound suitable for stainless steel tools?
Yes, green is ideal for high-gloss polishing of stainless steel and is excellent for maintaining leathercraft tool edges.
Can I use more than one compound on the same strop?
It's best to use one compound per strop to avoid grit contamination.
Do you have a blog for how-tos, videos and craft hacks?
Yes! check out our Mollies Blog.
Which compound should I use for sharpening leathercraft tools?
The red (1000 grit) or green (1200 grit) compound is best for sharpening and polishing blades like chisels, knives and edge bevelers.
Can I use these compounds on a leather strop?
Yes, all colours can be applied to a leather strop for sharpening tools.
What's the difference between the colours?
Each colour represents a different grit and purpose – from heavy-duty cleaning (grey) to high-gloss polishing (green).
Is the green compound suitable for stainless steel tools?
Yes, green is ideal for high-gloss polishing of stainless steel and is excellent for maintaining leathercraft tool edges.
Can I use more than one compound on the same strop?
It's best to use one compound per strop to avoid grit contamination.
Do you have a blog for how-tos, videos and craft hacks?
Yes! check out our Mollies Blog.
Eligible products can be returned within 30 days of the purchase.
View our Returns & Refunds policy for more details on change of mind returns.
Eligible products can be returned within 30 days of the purchase.
View our Returns & Refunds policy for more details on change of mind returns.
This item typically ships within 7 days.
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GST is included for New Zealand Customers.
This item typically ships within 7 days.
Shipping is calculated at checkout. You can review our shipping and processing times here.
GST is included for New Zealand Customers.