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Jeff K
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« on: September 13, 2009, 02:07:05 PM » |
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Post your favorite metal polish
For Chrome
For Aluminum
And WHY.
I don't like the greasy stuff. Rub it on and can't polish it back off.
Lets hear what you use and why you use it.
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Steve K (IA)
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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2009, 04:05:15 PM » |
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Are your serious about the Best polish out there? If your not using "Magic Mix...The Lazy Man's Polish", your putting way too much effort to get Great results. Was turned on to this stuff at a HD dealer way before I ever heard of a Valkyrie, then my Honda dealer started carrying it. The last 2 bottles, I got off the internet. I am currently working on a bottle of White Diamond...I think it is pretty close to the same formula as Magic Mix. I sit on the floor in the spring and clean the wheels on both Valks. Never touch them again until the next year. Works on chrome and paint. Never tried it on paint.  |
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fudgie
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2009, 04:12:13 PM » |
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I use something like Blue Polish. Little white bottle at all auto stores. Works good. Gets a rag all dirty when your done but the metal works good. Use it on chrome and alum.
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2009, 05:51:23 PM » |
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Turtle wax chrome polish for the chrome, removes oxidation and pitting...works well and priced right.
White diamonds polish for the aluminum, cause it works as advertised. The only aluminum polish that "really works" I've tried them all, people ask if my wheels are chromed.
+1 for White Diamond. I have also used it on the header pipes now and then to remove some discoloration and burnt on crud. I don't polish chrome much, but I wax it with turtle wax or Eagle One Nano Wax. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2009, 06:45:28 PM » |
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I use on my aluminum ( Header Chit ) For my alumicoated Viking headers seams to take surface rust off. got from Andy when he was around. Its real thin liquid but comes off easy. Mothers on blower intake. And Turtle Spray shine on my 2001 factory polished rims looks like they clear coat from Honda. I also use Turtle spray on Chrome before i dry wipe to stop scratching.
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2009, 07:15:18 PM » |
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I've been using simichrome for years .... works great on a number of metals http://www.newmantools.com/simi.htm |
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LadyDraco
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2009, 08:20:45 PM » |
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I really like Busch Aluminum polish on my rims... 
It is the only thing that makes my rims look good !!!!
I have tried just about every thing out there....
Then I hit the rims with a good carnauba wax..
At a few Inzanes... There was a vendor selling it...
It really is good stuff....
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2009, 09:10:28 PM » |
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I use Dursol paste, But I don't think it is available here. A friend gets it from Germany. A pink paste in a tube, works great on Aluminum and chrome.
I use it to polish exhaust tips I make out of aluminum and they look like chrome after the final buff with it. Great product and a tube will last a long time.
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2009, 02:07:16 AM » |
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i use top bright its kinda pricy but it works well. before i found this stuff i used to use red rouge or flour paste
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Jeff K
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2009, 04:32:12 AM » |
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I actually bought some of this at an IZ some time ago, but never used it. I tried it yesterday and really kike it. It goes on easy and cleans up nice. I was working on the wheels on my truck, The brake dust is murder on those things. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2009, 04:50:56 AM » |
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You know, my wife's Dakota front wheels got just filthy from brake dust. They'd only stay clean for a two days. I cannot remember the brand, but I got some of those brake dust shields, just for the front, and no more problems. There was some question of retaining heat, but they do have air vents in them. And you have to tell the tire shop about them so they don't get bent up on tire changes. Shop for best price....Amazon? I suppose alternate disk pads might not be so dirty, but the OEs work great. http://www.superiorcarcare.net/kleenwheels.html |
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Jack
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« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2009, 05:37:39 AM » |
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+1 on the ZephyrPro I use Mother's on the wheels. |
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Jeff K
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« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2009, 06:20:07 AM » |
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You know, my wife's Dakota front wheels got just filthy from brake dust. They'd only stay clean for a two days. I cannot remember the brand, but I got some of those brake dust shields, just for the front, and no more problems. There was some question of retaining heat, but they do have air vents in them. And you have to tell the tire shop about them so they don't get bent up on tire changes. Shop for best price....Amazon? I suppose alternate disk pads might not be so dirty, but the OEs work great. http://www.superiorcarcare.net/kleenwheels.htmlI just changed the pads, 110,000 miles in the first set. Went to the ceramic pads, the guys on the F150 forum said they didn't dust. I was working on wearing out my snow tires, not much need for them in Florida. Now I get to put my Chrome 20" wheels back on. |
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« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2009, 08:57:37 AM » |
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I make my own: It's a 50/50 blend of Collinite "Metal Wax" and Mother's Carnauba Wax. Pour the liquid Metal Wax into a new can of Mother's, then use a butter knife, screwdriver or similar tool to thoroughly mix the two. Apply once per season. Use a rag to rub the compound into the aluminum a bit, then let it haze over and buff off with a clean cloth. I call the stuff "Peer Pressure in a can". When you do a little bit of your buddy's oxidized rims and the area comes out looking like a mirror, they're gonna get so much grief from everyone about it that they'll have to finish the job ...  Note - Do not use this stuff on paint, plastichrome or similar surfaces. It's abrasive. Works very good on dirty header pipes if used gently and sparingly. |
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