ATM 12 micron blues

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I'm a little confused on the fine grind / smoothing stageand need some advice. I'm using 
Aluminum Oxide 12 micron, and can't seem to avoid getting "stuck glops of white stuff" on 
the mirror and tool - smooth motion is not possible. Tex's, Berry's, or Ellison's 
approaches all seem to lead to this - as well as any combination of their approaches. 
The problem is water - how much?
What's my objective- a dry grind (virtually no water) or a thin, wet, white, thick fluid 
(premix a paste and grind till it starts to grab?
Thanks!
Chris Fuld
Toronto