Dear Bob, Polishing an Iron is relatively easy. I grind with either Silicon Carbide or Aluminum oxide. The starting grip size depends on the surface condition and flatness of the side you plan to polish. If you have saw cut marks you have to start at 80 grit then 120 - 220 -400-600-1000-then cerium oxide -etch-polish again-etch again-polish again-when you are happy stop coat with VCI-286 clear coat. If you do not want to protective top you're your specimen put it in your display case with one of our emitters. I have a polishing shop in my home. I use to grind telescope mirrors, flats, etc. Now, just rocks. Bill Mason
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob King Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 8:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] Mirror finish polish on meteorites? Hello list, Can anyone tell me how to acquire a mirror finish on polished meteorite faces and slices? Are you folks just using finer and finer grade sandpaper or is there another way? Thanks for your replies. Best wishes, Bob ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list