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Originally Posted by SVR  Actually it's fine to use todays compounds by hand, Whether it be Menzerna PG, Prima Cut or anything else
it takes four to five minutes by hand to break each one down properly but it can be done and serious marks removed |
I think this depends on what abrasive is being used. The older quartz silica abrasives break down by hand. The newer aluminum oxide abrasives I doubt break down fully by hand. They may lose their sharp edge. Aluminum oxide has a 9 mohr rating and a diamond has a 10 mohr rating.