Abstract: The cleaning and polishing composition for metals described herein comprises (a) a flour component, (b) a mineral spirits component, and (c) an abrasive component. The abrasive component comprises various combinations of aluminum oxide, ferric oxide, and chromic oxide, along with various animal fats, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents. Various metals and alloys, such as aluminum, magnesium, gold, silver, brass, copper, stainless steel, and chromium can be cleaned and polished by these compositions.