There’s mirror finishes, and then there are mirror finishes! :silly:
In general, you’ll get a “hazy” mirror at the 2K level (8 microns), a basic/light mirror at 3K (6 microns) and a full mirror at the 4K-6K range (4 microns to 3 microns) and a “bright” mirror from 8K and finer (2 microns and smaller).
This is loose reference, since the abrasive, technique and way the abrasive breaks down will all affect the resulting level of mirror.
If you are going for absolute perfection in your mirror (with little or no errant scratches), I personally recommend the diamond compounds and/or Choseras over the ceramics. Even the diamonds and Choseras make different mirrors, though! 😉
