HOW TO MIX CERIUM OXIDE

Cerium oxide is a popular solution for polishing glass. Unlike other polishing products, like diamond paste, cerium oxide is packaged as a powder. With a little bit of water, you can turn your cerium oxide into a slurry that can effectively smooth and polish your glass.

Part 1： Prepping the Glass and Making Slur

1.Wipe down the glass with your preferred glass cleaner and a soft, clean cloth. Get rid of any dust, dirt, or grime that’s sticking to the glass, as these can create more scratches during the polishing process.

• As a precaution, double-check that the glass surface is completely clean before you start polishing it.

2. Fill a small basin halfway with warm water so you can soak your pad.

Set a small, 1 US pt (0.47 L) or 1 US qt (0.95 L) container on your work surface. Pour warm water into the basin until it’s filled halfway.

• The size of the container really depends on the size of your polishing pad and the size of the project that you’re polishing. If you’re working with a small section of glass, you can use a 1 US pt (0.47 L) container.

Grab a new polishing wheel, or remove it from your electric drill if it’s still attached. Soak the surface in the warm water, which will make it easier to apply the cerium oxide slurry to the glass.

• The pad only needs to be damp, but not dripping wet.

Pour several spoonfuls of cerium oxide powder into another empty plastic bin. Stir a smaller amount of lukewarm water into the bin to mix the powder until it has a watery, slightly creamy texture.

• You may want to make a large batch of slurry if you’re polishing something big, like a glass tabletop.
• The slurry should have a paint-like consistency, which helps it adhere to the pad and glass.