Polishing cloths

Jewelry Discussion
1

For decades I have used the red rouge cloths with the two layers
(one red, one yellow). How do these compare to the Sunshine cloths?

Janet

2

I think Sunshine cloths may be a bit better, but I prefer Goddard’s
Long Shine cloths to those, and Pro Polish Pads to any of them.
Goddard’s cloths are a hardware store item, and Pro Polish pads are
little white squares sold by Rio and others for 50 for under $10
last timer I got them.

With them, I can refresh the shine on my whole inventory with just a
couple. Also, I have found that I can, for example, bring up a high
shine on a hammered silver ring after soldering on a setting, with
little effort and without dulling the crispness of the hammer marks.

Noel

3 
For decades I have used the red rouge cloths with the two layers
(one red, one yellow). How do these compare to the Sunshine
cloths?

classsic rouge cloths give a slightly higher polish sometimes, but
are more prone to scratching if they get even slightly dirty, are
also messier to use, and a bit slower. The sunshine cloths are
easier, faster, and cleaner to use, though they may give you a
slightly less degree of high polish. It’s a slight difference that
most won’t notice. Personally, I prefer the sunshine cloths.

4

Have you ever tried the ultra cloth which Stuller carries?

5

I have to chime in, the ultra cloth is terrific.

6 
Have you ever tried the ultra cloth which Stuller carries?

Are those the yellow ones cut with pinking shears? If so, they’re the
best, IMO.

Paf Dvorak

7 
Are those the yellow ones cut with pinking shears? If so, they're
the best, IMO.

They yellow ones may be Sunshine cloths. The blue is from Eurotool.

Elaine
CreativeTextureTools.com

8

Who sells Ultra Cloths other than Stuller? I don’t have access to
their catalogue without an account…

Janet in Jerusalem