Typically, the gel-type polishing compositions of the present invention contain: from about 10 parts by volume to about 1 parts by volume of a powdered polishing constituent (which includes from about 3 to about 0.5 parts by volume of the etching agent such as oxalic acid, the remainder being the abrasive grit and pine tar and lacquer resins and etc.); and from about 10 parts by volume to about 0.